Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow Predictions

Prediction by The Form Guide — Spartak Moscow and Dinamo Makhachkala arrive in sharply different form (12 vs 4 points from the last five) — routed to The Form Guide, which weights momentum most heavily.
Premier LeaguePremier League · Russia
high confidence
Dinamo Makhachkala

Dinamo Makhachkala

AI Predicted Score

0 - 2

Spartak Moscow

Spartak Moscow

🗓️ Sunday, 22 Nov 2026 at 16:30 GMT+3 (venue time) · 13:30 UTC (your time)📍 Anzhi Arena, Kaspijsk

Win Probability (1X2)

Dinamo Makhachkala 13%Draw 22%Spartak Moscow 65%

Best Value Pick

BTTS: No

@ 1.92(+29% edge)

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Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow: Match Preview

Dinamo Makhachkala enter this fixture in a rut, having lost three of their last five league matches and scored just twice in that period. Their only recent win came away at Baltika, and at home they've struggled for consistency, with just two victories from six attempts. Spartak Moscow, meanwhile, are in the midst of a surge: three straight wins, ten goals scored, and only two conceded in their last five. The visitors are third in the table and have found their rhythm at a crucial stage of the season.

Spartak's attacking metrics are among the league's best over the past month—19.4 shots and 7.8 on target per game, with five first-half goals in their last five. Dinamo, by contrast, have managed just 2 shots on target per game and have failed to score in three of their last five. Spartak's set-piece output (6 corners per game) and disciplined midfield press are likely to pin Dinamo back, especially given the hosts' 2.4 yellow cards per match in recent outings. The tactical contrast is clear: Spartak's high tempo and offensive variety against a Dinamo side that has struggled to create or contain.

The model expects Spartak to assert themselves early, likely scoring before the half-hour mark and maintaining control throughout. Dinamo's recent form offers little evidence of a resurgence, and Spartak's defensive solidity—three clean sheets in five—suggests a shutout is likely. Unless Dinamo can find a spark from a set piece or capitalise on a rare Spartak error, the visitors should extend their winning run.

How Dinamo Makhachkala and Spartak Moscow Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Dinamo MakhachkalaDinamo Makhachkalalast 5 matches
Kirill ZinovichXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. HosseinnejadXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Spartak MoscowSpartak Moscowlast 5 matches
Manfred UgaldeXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

M. Dakusub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Danil PrutsevXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Esequiel BarcoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Victor ParadaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Igor Dmitrievsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Dinamo Makhachkala are on a downward trend, losing three of their last five and scoring just twice in that stretch, with three matches ending scoreless. Spartak Moscow, in contrast, are surging: three consecutive wins, ten goals scored, and only two conceded in their last five. The momentum is firmly with the visitors, who have found both attacking fluency and defensive stability.

Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow — Last 10 Matches

Dinamo MakhachkalaDinamo MakhachkalaLast 10 results
W1-0
L0-3
L0-2
D1-1
L0-4
L1-3
L2-3
W2-0
L1-3
L0-1
W@ Baltika1-0
Lvs FC Rostov0-3
L@ Zenit0-2
Dvs Akron1-1
L@ FC Orenburg0-4
Lvs CSKA Moscow1-3
L@ Akhmat2-3
Wvs Rodina Moskva2-0
L@ Rubin1-3
Lvs FC Krasnodar0-1

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Struggling to score — 0.4 goals/game
Spartak MoscowSpartak MoscowLast 10 results
W2-1
W4-0
L0-2
W4-0
D1-1
W1-0
W3-0
L1-2
D1-1
W2-0
Wvs Akron2-1
W@ Lokomotiv4-0
L@ CSKA Moscow0-2
Wvs Rubin4-0
D@ Krylia Sovetov1-1
Wvs Fakel1-0
Wvs FC Rostov3-0
L@ Dynamo1-2
Dvs FC Orenburg1-1
Wvs Zenit2-0

Strengths

  • +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
  • +Prolific attack — 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches

Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
22%
65%
Dinamo Makhachkala 13%Draw 22%Spartak Moscow 65%
Both Teams to Score
33%
67%
Yes 33%No 67%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
58%
42%
Over 2.5 58%Under 2.5 42%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
39%
61%
Over 9.5 39%Under 9.5 61%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow that most previews miss.

  • 1Dinamo Makhachkala have failed to score in three of their last five matches, averaging just 0.4 goals per game in that span.
  • 2Spartak Moscow have scored first in four of their last five, netting five first-half goals and conceding only once before the break.
  • 3Across the last eight H2H meetings, four have finished under 2.5 goals and three have ended in draws.

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Dinamo Makhachkala0.90

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Spartak Moscow2.10

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Win Probability
Dinamo Makhachkala 15% Draw 20% Spartak Moscow 65%

Over 2.5 Goals

58%

BTTS: Yes

52%

Likely Scores

0-2 · 0-1 · 1-2

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The Case For This Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow Prediction

Spartak Moscow arrive in Kaspijsk with the wind at their backs, having won three straight and scored ten goals in their last five matches. Dinamo Makhachkala, by contrast, have stumbled badly, losing three of their last five and scoring just twice in that span. The hosts' only recent bright spot was a narrow 1-0 win at Baltika, but their home form has been patchy (two wins from six), and they sit 11th, closer to the relegation battle than the European spots. The tactical matchup is stark: Spartak's attack is humming, averaging 2.2 goals and nearly 20 shots per game over the last five, while Dinamo's defence has been breached eight times in that same stretch. Spartak's press and width have generated a flood of corners (6 per game recently), and their ability to strike early is evident—five first-half goals in five matches. Dinamo, meanwhile, have struggled to create, with just 2 shots on target per game and three games without scoring. Set-piece threat leans Spartak's way, and Dinamo's discipline (2.4 yellows per game) could be tested by Spartak's movement. Given the momentum, the model expects Spartak to control proceedings, likely taking the lead before half-time and rarely looking troubled. Dinamo's blunt attack and Spartak's defensive solidity (three clean sheets in five) point to a low likelihood of a home goal. The most plausible route for Dinamo is a set-piece or a Spartak lapse, but the form lines don't suggest a repeat of the 1-1 or 0-0 draws seen in some past meetings.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Spartak average 19.4 shots and 7.8 shots on target per game over their last five, compared to Dinamo's 7.4 and 2.

Defence

  • →Spartak Moscow have won three consecutive matches, scoring 10 and conceding just 2 in their last five.
  • →Dinamo Makhachkala have failed to score in three of their last five, with just one clean sheet in that period.

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🚩 Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow Corners Prediction

medium confidence
8.8expected total corners
Over 39%
Under 61%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 3.6 corners for Dinamo Makhachkala and 5.2 for Spartak Moscow, for an expected total of 8.8. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (61%). Over 8.5: 52% · Over 10.5: 27%.

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What History Says: Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow

The head-to-head record is relatively balanced, with three draws in the last eight meetings and neither side dominating outright. However, Spartak have had the edge recently, winning two of the last three, including a 3-1 away win last October. Draws and low-scoring games are common, but Spartak's current form sets them apart this time.

Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow Head-to-Head History

Last 8 meetings between these sides

2

Dinamo Makhachkala wins

3

Draws

3

Spartak Moscow wins

25%38% draws38%
17 May 26Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow0-0
21 Oct 25Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow1-3
12 Aug 25Spartak Moscow vs Dinamo Makhachkala1-1
19 Jul 25Spartak Moscow vs Dinamo Makhachkala1-0
11 Apr 25Spartak Moscow vs Dinamo Makhachkala1-2
22 Oct 24Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow0-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow

The biggest value edge lies with 'Both Teams to Score: No', where the model's 67% probability far outstrips the implied 52% from odds of 1.92. There is little value on the 1x2 markets, as the odds closely match model probabilities. The under 2.5 goals line is slightly overpriced, but the recent attacking form of Spartak makes it a marginal call.

Odds from Marathonbet. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Dinamo Makhachkala Win6.1513.0%-3.3%
Draw4.4522.0%-0.5%
Spartak Moscow Win1.5365.0%-0.4%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.7358.0%+0.2%
Under 2.52.1242.0%-5.2%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.7933.0%-22.9%
Novalue1.9267.0%+14.9%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 1.73EV +0.003
Both Teams Score: No @ 1.92EV +0.286

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Things to Watch: Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow

  • ⚠️Dinamo have occasionally pulled off defensive upsets at home in this H2H, including a 0-0 draw last season.
  • ⚠️Spartak's only recent defeat was away at CSKA, showing some vulnerability on the road.
  • ⚠️No injuries reported, but lineups are not confirmed—late changes could affect attacking or defensive balance.

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Final Verdict

Dinamo Makhachkala 0–2 Spartak Moscow

Spartak Moscow's current momentum—three wins on the bounce, ten goals scored, and just two conceded—makes them strong favourites to take all three points, with a 2-0 away win the likeliest outcome. The single strongest data point is Dinamo's attacking impotence, with three blanks in their last five and just two shots on target per game. The main risk is Spartak's occasional away slip or a defensive lapse, but the recent form lines make that scenario less probable.

Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow: Common Questions

Who will win Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow?

Spartak Moscow are strong favourites, with the model giving them a 65% chance of victory based on their three-match winning streak and Dinamo's recent struggles.

Will both teams score in Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow?

Both teams to score is unlikely according to the data: Dinamo have failed to score in three of their last five, while Spartak have kept three clean sheets in that period. The model puts 'No' at 67% probability.

Can Dinamo Makhachkala end their scoring drought against Spartak Moscow?

It's a tough ask—Dinamo have averaged just 0.4 goals per game in their last five and face a Spartak side conceding 0.6 per game in the same span. The model gives only an 18% chance Dinamo score first.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Dinamo Makhachkala vs Spartak Moscow: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 15 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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