BetGenius
Round
Regular Season - 7
Venue
Anzhi-Arena, Makhachkala
Referee
Yan Bobrovskiy, Russia
Form

Recent form

Dinamo Makhachkala
28Very poor

Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -5 goal difference

Rodina Moskva
24Very poor

Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -5 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Dinamo Makhachkala or Draw

BetGenius backs Dinamo Makhachkala or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.

76%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

Dinamo Makhachkala welcome Rodina Moskva for matchday 7 of the Premier League season. Sitting seventh in the standings with nine points from six matches, the hosts will be eager to halt a three-match losing sequence after facing demanding fixtures against Zenit, Rubin, and FC Krasnodar.

Rodina Moskva enter this fixture in thirteenth place, occupying a spot in the relegation zone with just four points from their six games. The visitors have struggled significantly in defensive areas, having conceded 17 goals so far at an average of 2.8 per match, and travel south on a run of four straight defeats.

With Dinamo Makhachkala looking to capitalize on their opponent's defensive vulnerabilities and Rodina struggling for form on their travels, the hosts are well positioned to control the tempo of the contest.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Rodina Moskva have conceded 17 goals in their opening six league fixtures, averaging 2.8 goals conceded per game.
  2. Dinamo Makhachkala defeated Rodina Moskva 2-0 in the most recent meeting between the sides in May 2024.
  3. Across four historical head-to-head encounters, neither side has seen both teams score, with total goals averaging exactly 1.0 per match.
  4. Rodina Moskva enter this match on a four-game losing streak across all competitions.
  5. Dinamo Makhachkala sit seventh in the table with nine points, five points ahead of thirteenth-placed Rodina Moskva.
Availability

Team news

Dinamo Makhachkala

  • I. ShumakhovKnee Injury
  • T. SundukovRed Card

Team news last updated Sep 17 (37 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

Rodina Moskva

  • I. PozoSuspended

Team news last updated Oct 11 (13 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

Numbers

Statistical comparison

Dinamo Makhachkala at homeRodina Moskva away
3
Played
6
2-0-1
W-D-L
1-0-5
1.3
Scored /game
0.7
0.7
Conceded /game
2.3
—
Clean sheets
0%
—
Failed to score
50%
40%
BTTS (last 5)
80%
60%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
80%

Combined scoring rate: 2 goals per game (Dinamo Makhachkala at home plus Rodina Moskva away).

Players

Key players this season

Dinamo Makhachkala

  • G. Agalarov5G
  • D. Lesovoy3A

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

Table

Table context

#TeamPGDPts
5FC Krasnodar11+622
6FC Orenburg11+113
7Baltika11+213
8Dinamo Makhachkala11-513
9FC Rostov11-612
10Rubin11-412
11Krylia Sovetov11-212
13AkhmatPremier League (Relegation)11-111
14AkronPremier League (Relegation)11-89
15FakelRelegation - FNL11-116
16Rodina MoskvaRelegation - FNL11-156
History

Head-to-head

1
Dinamo Makhachkala
2
Draws
1
Rodina Moskva

the last 4 meetings are split 1-1 with 2 drawn, averaging 1.0 goals a game, only 0% went over 2.5.

  • 2024-05-18Dinamo Makhachkala2-0Rodina Moskva
  • 2023-10-23Rodina Moskva0-0Dinamo Makhachkala
  • 2023-04-15Rodina Moskva2-0Dinamo Makhachkala
  • 2022-09-25Dinamo Makhachkala0-0Rodina Moskva
BetGenius

Our record in Premier League

75%42 won from 56 settled predictions (2 void)

Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →

Based on at least 20 settled predictions.
Predictions

1 published market

FeaturedWON
Double Chance
Dinamo Makhachkala or Draw
76%
Confidence

Dinamo Makhachkala have shown greater stability across the opening six rounds, picking up nine points and maintaining a balanced goal differential of ten scored and ten conceded. Although recent results have been tough against high-level opponents, their defensive structure is far more resilient than that of Rodina Moskva, who have allowed 17 goals in six matches and lost four consecutive fixtures. Historical clashes between these two sides have also been low-scoring, with Dinamo winning the most recent encounter 2-0 at home and remaining unbeaten in two home meetings against Rodina.

Explore

More from BetGenius

Published September 4, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.