# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
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2 |
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12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 7 | +17 | 26 |
13 |
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12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 10 |
Dinamo Makhachkala has been showing inconsistent results, with just two wins in eleven Premier League rounds. Their current form of LDDLW highlights issues with efficiency and consistency. However, the team looks significantly more confident at home: 5 matches, 2 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses. At their home ground, the Makhachkala side has conceded only 2 goals, which points to a solid defensive organization. In their last five matches across all competitions, the team has scored in four of them, including two away wins in the Russian Cup with three goals scored. This indicates an awakening in attack, although difficulties persist in the league – just 5 goals so far this season.
FC Krasnodar sits in second place in the league table, trailing the leader by just two points. The team boasts one of the best goal differences in the league (+15). Their away statistics are particularly impressive: 5 matches, 3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses. Away from home, Krasnodar has conceded just 1 goal, the best record in the league. Their attack has also been effective on the road, scoring 11 goals. Their current form of WDLWD shows some instability following a defeat to Zenit (0:2) and a goalless draw with Rostov.
Statistical insights reveal a key matchup: Krasnodar's impenetrable away defense versus Dinamo Makhachkala's formidable home defense. The hosts are undefeated at home in the league, while the visitors are undefeated away. At the same time, Dinamo Makhachkala has the worst attack in the league (5 goals), while Krasnodar has one of the best (22 goals). Head-to-head matches also show a trend: the two previous encounters produced 5 goals, and the last match in Makhachkala ended 2:3 in favor of Krasnodar. Neither team has been involved in high-scoring games recently, which might suggest a more cautious approach.
Tactically, the match is likely to develop into a positional battle in midfield. Dinamo Makhachkala will rely on a compact defense and quick counter-attacks, utilizing their physical power and set-pieces. Their unbeaten home record gives the team confidence. Krasnodar, who will dominate possession and take the initiative, will face the challenge of breaking down an organized defense. The efficiency in converting chances will be key, especially considering Krasnodar has failed to score in their last two league matches. The visiting team will need to be cautious in defense against the hosts' counter-attacks, which have shown potency in the last two cup matches.
The match prediction is based on the clash of two strong defensive lines. Dinamo Makhachkala is extremely difficult to beat at home, as shown by their record of 0 home defeats. Krasnodar, in turn, demonstrates phenomenal resilience away (0 defeats, 1 goal conceded). The hosts are expected to focus on defense and look to capitalize on set-pieces. The visitors will control the game but might struggle against a deep, compact defensive block. Considering the goal statistics from their previous meeting at this venue and the current defensive records of both teams, the most likely outcome appears to be a draw with few goals. Predicted score: 0:0 or 1:1.