Dinamo Makhachkala vs CSKA Moscow Prediction

Dinamo Makhachkala hosts CSKA Moscow on 17 September 2026 at 20:45 in round 9 of the Premier League season. The home side sits sixth with 12 points from eight matches. CSKA arrive unbeaten in their last ten league games and operate as clear favorites in the 1X2 market.

Dinamo lost 2–3 to Akhmat in round 8, conceding twice from set plays after leading twice in the second half. The hosts average 1.40 goals per game at home over their last ten outings but have shipped 1.80 per match. CSKA drew 1–1 with Rubin last time out, going down to ten men early and adjusting their shape from five to four defenders to control the flanks. The visitors average 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded on the road across their recent form.

Form and H2H

The teams have met five times since October 2024. CSKA won 1–0 in that first fixture, then beat Dinamo 2–0 in March 2025. Dinamo took a 1–0 win in November 2025, but CSKA responded with a 1–0 victory four days later and a 2–1 win in late November. Most recently, CSKA thrashed Dinamo 3–1 in March 2026. CSKA hold the edge in recent head-to-head play.

Dinamo average 3.37 goals per match across their last eight league games, ranking second in the division for that metric. Seven of their last eight home matches have gone over 1.5 goals. CSKA average 1.50 goals per game and have seen over 1.5 in six of their last eight league outings. The visitors' defense has conceded exactly 2.5 goals per match on average this season, with opponents scoring just once per game.

Best bet

Over 2.5 goals. Dinamo's attacking output at home sits well above the threshold, and CSKA regularly find the net even in tight away fixtures. The home side's aggressive approach creates consistent openings, while the visitors' defensive vulnerabilities offer Dinamo genuine scoring chances. Both teams have shown the attacking intent to push this total over the line in recent weeks.

Odds to watch

CSKA Moscow win is priced at 2.20 across the market, reflecting their unbeaten run and superior expected goals output (1.65 xG). Dinamo Makhachkala win and the draw both sit at 3.35. Both teams to score is available at 1.80, while the alternative no is 1.95. Dinamo over 0.5 goals trades at 1.40, and CSKA over 0.5 is significantly shorter at 1.22.