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Dinamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv Prediction, Tips & Odds

Dinamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 2
Dinamo Makhachkala
#5 · Premier League
WWWDL
2 - 1
Anzhi Arena, Kaspijsk
Lokomotiv
#10 · Premier League
DDLDL
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.73
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.70 (implied 59.0%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 61.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.63). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (61.5% vs 59.0%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Lokomotiv to win this match against Dinamo Makhachkala, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Lokomotiv enters this fixture with impressive form, having won their last five matches. This consistent performance positions them well in the standings, indicating strong momentum as they look to maintain their winning streak. In contrast, Dinamo Makhachkala has had a mixed run of form recently, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. This inconsistency may hinder their ability to compete against a high-flying Lokomotiv side. Without further details on their league position, it is challenging to assess their standing fully, but the current form suggests they are struggling to find stability. The model outputs a win probability favouring Lokomotiv significantly, reflecting their recent success. However, a key caveat is that if Dinamo can exploit any defensive lapses from Lokomotiv, they could pose a threat. The full methodology used by The Daily Punt Analysis Team relies on an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season, providing a comprehensive view of each team's potential in this matchup.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Dinamo Makhachkala Win39%3.55
Draw24%3.34
Lokomotiv Win37%2.13
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8850.7%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.7054.7%

Dinamo Makhachkala manage games at home, conceding just 0.90 goals per match. Lokomotiv score 1.75 on the road.

Correct Score
Dinamo Makhachkala 1-1 Lokomotiv
5.8217.2%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.2% probability.

Asian Handicap
Dinamo Makhachkala -0.5
3.2033%

Dinamo Makhachkala have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.82
17.2%
0-1
6.08
16.5%
0-0
7.97
12.6%
1-0
8.56
11.7%
1-2
8.59
11.6%
0-2
8.92
11.2%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.2% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Dinamo Makhachkala
-0.0
2.64
Lokomotiv
+0.0
1.53
Dinamo Makhachkala
-0.5
3.20
Lokomotiv
+0.5
2.07

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Dinamo Makhachkala are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Dinamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
3.683.442.122.231.691.901.80
Pinnacle
3.703.432.122.251.68
SBO
3.263.072.092.201.69
1xBet
3.743.502.162.281.731.901.82
Superbet
3.353.252.152.071.691.831.87

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
68.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
45.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
23.8%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XDinamo Makhachkala or Draw
63%1.74
12Dinamo Makhachkala or Lokomotiv
76%1.31
X2Draw or Lokomotiv
61%1.29

Head to Head

Last 5 Meetings (Lokomotiv leads 2-0)
0 Dinamo Makhachkala3 Draw2 Lokomotiv
12 Apr
Lokomotiv
1-1
Dinamo Makhachkala
Premier League
Sept 25
Dinamo Makhachkala
1-1
Lokomotiv
Premier League
Mar 25
Dinamo Makhachkala
1-2
Lokomotiv
Cup
Feb 25
Dinamo Makhachkala
1-1
Lokomotiv
Premier League
Aug 24
Lokomotiv
2-0
Dinamo Makhachkala
Premier League

In the last five encounters, Lokomotiv has won 2 matches, Dinamo Makhachkala has not secured a victory, and there have been 3 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with three matches ending in draws, suggesting a tendency for closely contested fixtures. Lokomotiv's wins include a narrow 2-0 victory and a 2-1 win in the Cup, while Dinamo Makhachkala has managed to equalize in three separate instances. The absence of a Dinamo Makhachkala win in this recent sample highlights their struggle against Lokomotiv.

Premier League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Zenit
22008086
WW
2
Spartak Moscow
22005146
WW
3
FC Krasnodar
22006336
WW
4
Baltika
32015326
WWL
5
Dinamo Makhachkala
22004226
WW
6
CSKA Moscow
31203215
DDW
10
Lokomotiv
302123-12
DLD
14
Akron
301217-61
DLL
15
Fakel
200235-20
LL
16
Rodina Moskva
200227-50
LL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Dinamo MakhachkalaHome
1W0D0L
1 playedGF 2 · GA 13.00 pts/game
LokomotivAway
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 1 · GA 20.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Dinamo MakhachkalaLokomotiv
1.47Goals p.g.1.75
0.9Goals conceded p.g.1.06
40%Clean sheets41%
50%Win rate47%
2.37Avg goals in match2.81
42%Possession %58%
3.6Shots on target / game3.8
3.8Corners per game5.2
Dinamo Makhachkala
Recent Form

Dinamo Makhachkala have won 10 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat Lokomotiv 2-1 and beat Dinamo St. Petersburg 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 7D 8L from the last 30 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Dinamo MakhachkalaAll competitions
01 Aug
Dinamo Makhachkala
2-1
Lokomotiv
Premier League
25 Jul
Fakel
1-2
Dinamo Makhachkala
Premier League
16 Jul
Dinamo Makhachkala
3-1
Dinamo St. Petersburg
Friendlies Clubs
13 Jul
Zenit
1-1
Dinamo Makhachkala
Friendlies Clubs
07 Jul
Dinamo Makhachkala
1-3
Gimnasia L.P.
Friendlies Clubs
04 Jul
Dinamo Makhachkala
3-0
Leningradets
Friendlies Clubs
15
Win
50%
7
Draw
23%
8
Lost
27%
Lokomotiv
Recent Form

Lokomotiv have won 3 of their last 10 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Dinamo Makhachkala 2-1 and lost to CSKA Moscow 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 10D 7L from the last 32 games (47% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: LokomotivAll competitions
08 Aug
Lokomotiv
0-0
Akron
Premier League
04 Aug
Lokomotiv
1-1
CSKA Moscow
Cup
01 Aug
Dinamo Makhachkala
2-1
Lokomotiv
Premier League
26 Jul
Lokomotiv
1-1
Akhmat
Premier League
18 Jul
Lokomotiv
1-3
Rubin
Friendlies Clubs
14 Jul
Lokomotiv
1-0
CSKA Moscow
Friendlies Clubs
15
Win
47%
10
Draw
31%
7
Lost
22%

Lineups

Confirmed

Dinamo Makhachkala5-3-2Confirmed

6Marat ApshatsevDEF
99Mutalip AlibekovDEF
72Aleksandr SandrachukDEF
16Houssem Eddine MrezigueDEF
24Andrés AlarcónDEF
11MiroFWD
88Daniil LesovoyFWD
39Timur MagomedovGK
47Nikita GlushkovMID
77Temirkan SundukovMID
25Gamid AgalarovMID
13Soslan KagermazovDEF
22Mohamed AzziDEF
17Jan ĐapoDEF
7Hazem MastouriFWD
28Serder SerderovFWD
1David VolkGK
8Vladimir KhubulovMID
10Mohammadjavad HosseinnejadMID
21Abdulpasha DzhabrailovMID
9Razhab MagomedovMID
19Kirill ZinovichMID

Lokomotiv4-2-3-1Confirmed

3Lucas FassonDEF
5Gerzino NyamsiDEF
45Aleksandr SilyanovDEF
85Evgeniy MorozovDEF
11Vadim RakovFWD
1Anton MitryushkinGK
9Sergey PinyaevMID
93Artem KarpukasMID
7Zelimkhan BakaevMID
10Aleksey BatrakovMID
19Aleksandr RudenkoMID
24Maksim NenakhovDEF
14Georgi DzhikiyaDEF
59Egor PogostnovDEF
74Daniil ChevardinDEF
63Vladislav GolubevFWD
22Ilya LantratovGK
16Daniil VeselovGK
8Aleksandr KovalenkoMID
17Nikita SaltykovMID
32Lucas VeraMID
88Mikhail ShchetininMID
75Ilya EremeevMID

Unavailable Players

6 players

Dinamo Makhachkala4

I. Shumakhov
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
J. Dapo
Missing FixtureInactive
Miro
QuestionableInjury
N. Voronin
Missing FixtureInactive

Lokomotiv2

C. Montes
Missing FixtureInactive
N. Komlichenko
Missing FixtureKnee Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Dinamo Makhachkala Win3.55 (39.1%)
Lokomotiv Win2.13 (36.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.21 (45.3%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.70 (54.7%)
Both Teams Score1.88 (50.7%)
BTTS No1.83 (49.3%)
Speculative
Draw3.34 (24.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Dinamo Makhachkala have averaged 3.8 corners per match at home; Lokomotiv 5.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Dinamo Makhachkala have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 50% of their matches and averaging 1.5 goals per game. They put 3.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Dinamo Makhachkala player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.