Dynamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moskva preview

Russia flag 2025/2026 Premier League, Russia
Anzhi-Arena Sun, 17 May - 3:00 PM
Premier League
Dynamo Makhachkala Dynamo Makhachkala
Spartak Moskva Spartak Moskva
KICKOFF : Sun, 17 May - 3:00 PM
Round 30 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Dynamo Makhachkala host Spartak Moskva at Anzhi-Arena in the Russian Premier League's 2025/2026 regular season. Sitting 14th in the table, Dynamo face a tough challenge against fourth-placed Spartak, who arrive with a clear power advantage of 16.3 points—their rating at 73.18 dwarfs Dynamo's 56.88. Spartak's form score of 21.28 significantly outpaces Dynamo's 7.39, signaling momentum in their favor. As newcomers to the top flight or mid-table battlers, Dynamo will lean on home support to disrupt Spartak's rhythm. Spartak, perennial contenders, boast quality across the pitch and aim to solidify their top-four push. With limited recent outing details, this clash hinges on tactical discipline and execution. Dynamo's defensive resilience will be tested against Spartak's attacking prowess in a fixture full of contrasts.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Spartak Moskva enjoys a 16.3-point power advantage over Dynamo Makhachkala.
  • Form: Spartak Moskva's form score of 21.28 surpasses Dynamo Makhachkala's 7.39.
  • Squad: Spartak Moskva ranks 4th while Dynamo Makhachkala sits 14th in the league.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition metrics unavailable due to lack of recent performance details.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy metrics for both sides.
  • xVariable: xG data unavailable, limiting advanced variable analysis.
  • Market: Dynamo Makhachkala 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Spartak Moskva 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Dynamo Makhachkala V. Evseev
V. Evseev
VS
Spartak Moskva J. Carcedo Mardones
J. Carcedo Mardones
0.79
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.86
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Akhmat Grozny Rank: 60 D
Rostov Rank: 59 L
Krasnodar Rank: 77 L
Akron Rank: 54 D
Zenit Rank: 80 L
Lokomotiv Moskva Rank: 71 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rubin Kazan Rank: 64 W
Krylya Sovetov Rank: 57 L
FK Nizjni Novgorod Rank: 51 W
Krasnodar Rank: 76 L
Akhmat Grozny Rank: 59 W
Rostov Rank: 61 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Dynamo Makhachkala
0%
Draw
0%
Away Spartak Moskva
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
56.88
73.18
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Dynamo Makhachkala
Spartak Moskva
Power Score
56.88
73.18
League Position
14
4
Global Rank
596
142

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Dynamo Makhachkala — Opponent-weighted form score
Spartak Moskva — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Dynamo Makhachkala Spartak Moskva

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Dynamo Makhachkala Dynamo Makhachkala Home
3 matches
Spartak Moskva Spartak Moskva Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-12T01:05:59+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
May 17, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Premier League, Russia · Round 30 · Regular Season
Stadium
Anzhi-Arena
Capacity
28000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

39
Timur Magomedov
Timur Magomedov Goalkeeper
27
David Volk
David Volk Goalkeeper
33
Nikita Karabashev
Nikita Karabashev Goalkeeper
5
Jemal Tabidze
Jemal Tabidze Defender
99
Mutalip Alibekov
Mutalip Alibekov Defender
13
Soslan Kagermazov
Soslan Kagermazov Defender
72
Aleksandr Sandrachuk
Aleksandr Sandrachuk Defender
77
Temirkhan Sundukov
Temirkhan Sundukov Defender
4
Idar Shumakhov
Idar Shumakhov Defender
71
Jan Đapo
Jan Đapo Defender
22
Mohamed Azzi
Mohamed Azzi Defender
24
Andrés Alarcón Mendoza
Andrés Alarcón Mendoza Defender
43
Ilyas Akhmedov
Ilyas Akhmedov Defender
47
Nikita Glushkov
Nikita Glushkov Midfielder
9
Razhab Magomedov
Razhab Magomedov Midfielder
19
Kirill Zinovich
Kirill Zinovich Midfielder
6
El Mehdi Moubarik
El Mehdi Moubarik Midfielder
16
H. Eddine Mrezigue
H. Eddine Mrezigue Midfielder
10
Mohammadjavad Hosseinnezhad Mahaleh kolaei
Mohammadjavad Hosseinnezhad Mahaleh kolaei Midfielder
21
Abdulpasha Dzhabrailov
Abdulpasha Dzhabrailov Midfielder
28
Serder Serderov
Serder Serderov Attacker
25
Gamid Agalarov
Gamid Agalarov Attacker
7
Hazem Mastouri
Hazem Mastouri Attacker
11
Valdemiro Pinto Domingos
Valdemiro Pinto Domingos Attacker
98
Gadzhi Budunov
Gadzhi Budunov Attacker
55
Diaa Eddine Mechid
Diaa Eddine Mechid Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Ilya Pomazun
Ilya Pomazun Goalkeeper
98
Aleksandr Maximenko
Aleksandr Maximenko Goalkeeper
56
Aleksandr Dovbnya
Aleksandr Dovbnya Goalkeeper
4
Alexander Djiku
Alexander Djiku Defender
6
Srđan Babić
Srđan Babić Defender
2
Oleg Reabciuk
Oleg Reabciuk Defender
14
Ilya Samoshnikov
Ilya Samoshnikov Defender
68
Ruslan Litvinov
Ruslan Litvinov Defender
3
Christopher Wooh
Christopher Wooh Defender
97
Daniil Denisov
Daniil Denisov Defender
35
Christopher Martins Pereira
Christopher Martins Pereira Midfielder
83
Gedson Carvalho Fernandes
Gedson Carvalho Fernandes Midfielder
47
Roman Zobnin
Roman Zobnin Midfielder
5
Ezequiel Barco
Ezequiel Barco Midfielder
18
Nail Umyarov
Nail Umyarov Midfielder
17
Vladislav Saus
Vladislav Saus Midfielder
28
Daniil Zorin
Daniil Zorin Midfielder
11
Levi Samuel Garcia
Levi Samuel Garcia Attacker
77
Théo Bongonda Mbul'Ofeko Batombo
Théo Bongonda Mbul'Ofeko Batombo Attacker
91
Anton Zabolotnyi
Anton Zabolotnyi Attacker
10
José Marcos Costa Martins
José Marcos Costa Martins Attacker
9
Manfred Ugalde
Manfred Ugalde Attacker
7
Pablo Solari
Pablo Solari Attacker
27
Igor Dmitriev
Igor Dmitriev Attacker
24
Nikita Massalyga
Nikita Massalyga Attacker
62
Pavel Polekh
Pavel Polekh Attacker

CONCLUSION

Spartak Moskva enter as clear favorites, leveraging superior power, form, and league standing to target an away win at Anzhi-Arena. Dynamo's home advantage offers hope, but overcoming Spartak's 16.3-point edge demands a flawless performance. Expect Spartak to control possession and create chances, while Dynamo prioritizes counter-threats. With sparse advanced stats, the outcome rests on execution—Spartak's quality should prevail in this mismatch, extending their strong campaign.