Dinamo Makhachkala vs CSKA Moscow preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League sees Dinamo Makhachkala take on CSKA Moscow on Thursday 17 September, kicking off at 18:45 (WAT) at Anzhi Arena. Dinamo Makhachkala are 11th with 16 points from 14 games (in the bottom half), while CSKA Moscow sit 5th on 26 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Dinamo Makhachkala's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Akhmat 2–3 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.
CSKA Moscow's last 5: DWLDW Most recently they drew with Rubin 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
CSKA Moscow arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.2 for Dinamo Makhachkala and 1.5 for CSKA Moscow. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 58%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Dinamo Makhachkala 1–1 CSKA Moscow. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dinamo Makhachkala31%fair 3.25 · @3.34
Draw22%fair 4.56 · @3.38
CSKA Moscow47%fair 2.11 · @2.24
2.74Expected goals
1.19Dinamo Makhachkala xG
1.55CSKA Moscow xG
58%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
0–28%
1–08%
2–17%
From our goals model: Dinamo Makhachkala 1.2 – 1.5 CSKA Moscow expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
CSKA Moscow to win✓
47%
2.11
2.24 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.35 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.74
1.78
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.96
1.78
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.39
1.25
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.40
–
Half-time / full-time
HT CSKA Moscow / FT CSKA Moscow✗
27%
3.67
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
9.96
–
Form
Dinamo Makhachkala – last 6
LWLLLD
13 Sep
@ Akhmat
2–3
L
6 Sep
vs Rodina Moskva
2–0
W
2 Sep
@ Zenit
0–3
L
30 Aug
@ Rubin
1–3
L
23 Aug
vs FC Krasnodar
0–1
L
20 Aug
@ Baltika
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
CSKA Moscow – last 6
DWLDWL
12 Sep
vs Rubin
1–1
D
5 Sep
@ Zenit
2–1
W
1 Sep
@ FC Rostov
0–2
L
28 Aug
@ Akron
2–2
D
22 Aug
vs Lokomotiv
3–2
W
18 Aug
vs Akron
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dinamo Makhachkala and CSKA Moscow.
What is the prediction for Dinamo Makhachkala vs CSKA Moscow?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Dinamo Makhachkala vs CSKA Moscow?
On our numbers Dinamo Makhachkala have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 22% and CSKA Moscow 47%.
How many goals will there be in Dinamo Makhachkala vs CSKA Moscow?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dinamo Makhachkala vs CSKA Moscow?
Our predicted score is Dinamo Makhachkala 1–1 CSKA Moscow, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Dinamo Makhachkala vs CSKA Moscow?
Dinamo Makhachkala vs CSKA Moscow (Premier League) kicks off on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 18:45 (West Africa Time) at Anzhi Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
