Our Rostov vs Dynamo Makhachkala Prediction: 1-1
Rostov vs Dynamo Makhachkala in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 4, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Rostov vs Dynamo Makhachkala prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rostov's Last Match – Krasnodar vs Rostov
Rostov will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Russia Premier League setback against Krasnodar on February 28. In that match, Rostov recorded 34% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Krasnodar | 66% | 12 (6) | - | 49 |
 Rostov | 34% | 7 (5) | - | 38 |
Dynamo Makhachkala's Last Match – Dynamo Makhachkala vs Rubin Kazan
Dynamo Makhachkala will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Russia Premier League victory over Rubin Kazan on February 28. In that match, Dynamo Makhachkala controlled 63% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dynamo Makhachkala | 63% | 7 (3) | - | 60 |
 Rubin Kazan | 37% | 6 (2) | - | 26 |
Rostov vs Dynamo Makhachkala Stats
Key Stats
| Rostov | Dynamo Makhachkala | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rostov are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Dynamo Makhachkala average 0.9 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.