Main prediction: Baltika to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Baltika
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The season is still early days and Baltika are back on the pitch this 20/08 (Thursday).
The clash is against Dynamo Makhachkala, at Stadion Kaliningrad, at 18:45, in the Russian Cup.
Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, Baltika have won 2 time(s) and Dynamo Makhachkala have won 3. Baltika are the clear favourites with a 48% chance at the sportsbooks.
See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala.
Prediction for Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala
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Overview Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Baltika are favourites, with odds of 2.07 and a 48% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Balda, with 1 win(s) against 0 for Dynamo Makhachkala. The odds for a Dynamo Makhachkala win are 4.66 and a draw is 3.5.
In the Russian football Cup, Baltika have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Vladislav Pospelov leads the scoring chart with 0 goal(s). Meanwhile, Dynamo Makhachkala have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, with Vladimir Khubulov as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Baltika and Dynamo Makhachkala
In 4 clashes, Baltika have the advantage over Dynamo Makhachkala: 1 win(s) against 0 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 05/04/2026, in the Russian Premier League. draw won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Baltika: current form
Baltika have played only 1 match(es) in the Russian Cup.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).
In the Russian football Cup the situation is this:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Vladislav Pospelov (0 goal(s))
Dynamo Makhachkala: current form
Meanwhile, Dynamo Makhachkala have played only 1 match(es) in the Russian Cup.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Vladimir Khubulov (1 goal(s))
Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala key players
Baltika have not yet scored in the Russian Cup.
But in the season, Brayan Gil Hurtado already has 13 goal(s) on their record.
For Dynamo Makhachkala, Vladimir Khubulov is the one who finds the net the most with 1 goal(s) in the Russian Cup.
In the season, Gamid Agalarov reaches a total of 7 goal(s).
Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala statistics in the Russian Cup
Few matches into the league yet. Baltika have an average of 14 corners and 2 cards per match. Dynamo Makhachkala have 10 corners and 3 cards. Check the statistics for Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala in the table below.
Baltika
Russia - Russian Cup
Dynamo Makhachkala
Russia - Russian Cup
More tips for Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala
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Correct score prediction for Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala
The favoritism in the odds points to Baltika. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Baltika 1-0 Dynamo Makhachkala. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Check out where to watch the live match between Dynamo Makhachkala and Baltika:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Baltika and Dynamo Makhachkala
The line-ups for Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala in the Russian football Cup are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Balda line-up
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1
Evgeni Latyshonok
Goalkeeper
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2
Sergey Varatynov
Defender
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4
Nathan Gassama
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5
Aymane Mourid
Midfielder
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8
Andrey Mendel
Midfielder
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9
Chinonso Offor
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11
Nikolay Titkov
Midfielder
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21
Eduardo Gomez
Defender
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22
Mingiyan Beveev
Defender
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73
Maksim Petrov
Midfielder
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77
Eldar Civić
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Dynamo Makhachkala line-up
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6
Marat Apshatsev
Midfielder
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11
Valdemiro Pinto Domingos
Forward
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16
Houssem Eddine Mrezigue
Midfielder
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22
Mohamed Azzi
Defender
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24
Andrés Alarcón Mendoza
Defender
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39
Timur Magomedov
Goalkeeper
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43
Ilyas Akhmedov
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47
Nikita Glushkov
Midfielder
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52
Egor Smelov
Midfielder
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77
Temirkan Sundukov
Defender
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99
Mutalip Alibekov
Defender
The Dynamo Makhachkala starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Match: Baltika vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Tournament: Russian football Cup 2026/27
Date: 20/08/2026
Time: 18:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Stadion Kaliningrad
Broadcast: none scheduled
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