We have to say that both sides are in good shape, Dinamo Moskva having a 6 point lead on Krasnodar in the league table. Let's go!
- Krasnodar have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Dinamo Moskva have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
Dinamo Moskva have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1300 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Krasnodar form and stats
Krasnodar have played 9 Premier League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 4-2-3 (wins-draws-losses).
The home supporters saw a 2-2 draw versus Torpedo Moskva last time out and are looking for a victory here. Córdoba, an attacker, was the top player for the team in that fixture, scoring a rating of 7.83 (out of 10). Córdoba scored one goal, hit the woodwork once and hit two key passes.
Ahead of that match, a home victory against CSKA Moskva in the Russian Cup.
Take note that 9 of the most recent 12 league games from this club have seen goals scored by both sides.
There will be little rest for Krasnodar after this match as they are travelling to Akhmat Grozny for a Russian Cup game in only four days.
Krasnodar have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Stadion FK Krasnodar with 17 goals in 9 league matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Krasnodar defense is not exactly impregnable. 14 goals conceded from 9 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Dinamo Moskva form and stats
2-3-3 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Dinamo Moskva in their Premier League matches away.
Impressive finishing from Tyukavin secured the home win 1-0 against Krylya Sovetov in their previous game. Goalkeeper Shunin was absolutely vital in the Dinamo victory against Krylya Sovetov, making eight saves. Shunin was the team player of the game with the player rating of 9.2. The agile goalkeeper Shunin topped it up with a clean sheet.
Ahead of that, 1-1 at home against Krylya Sovetov in the Russian Cup.
Take note that 9 of this team's 12 latest league fixtures have ended with three goals or more.
There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Dinamo Moskva manager Jokanović as the team has another away game coming up in only four days, this time against Zenit.
Dinamo has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 14 goals from 8 games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Dinamo Moskva have conceded 13 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Dinamo Moskva have avoided defeat in the last 8 games (5-3-0) versus Krasnodar.The previous head to head meeting ended Dinamo Moskva - Krasnodar 0-0, earlier this season.
Top Goalscorers
  E. Spertsyan 9 goals |   F. Smolov 7 goals |  J. Córdoba Copete 6 goals |
Krasnodar missing players
Dinamo Moskva missing players
| Krasnodar | Dinamo Moskva | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 9 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 18 |
| 7 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 33 | 17 | 1 | Scored | S | 2 | 14 | 34 |
| 31 | 14 | 5 | Conceded | C | 4 | 13 | 21 |
| 89% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 83% | 89% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 83% |
| 72% | 78% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 75% | 61% |
| 61% | 56% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 38% | 33% |
| 39% | 22% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 17% |
| 67% | 67% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 88% | 67% |
| 28% | 22% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 28% |
| 17% | 11% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 11% |
| 3.9 | 4.3 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| 5.2 | 5 | 6.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 14.6 | 16.4 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13.5 | 14.8 | 13.3 |
| 5.3 | 5.8 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| 34% | 33% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 40% | 39% | 42% |
| 15 | 13.3 | 18 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.5 | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| 6.2 | 5.6 | 6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
- All of Dinamo Moskva's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Dinamo Moskva have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Dinamo Moskva have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Dinamo Moskva have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Dinamo Moskva haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Krasnodar have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Krasnodar haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Zenit | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 43 | 45 |
| 2 | Spartak Moskva | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 22 | 37 |
| 3 | Rostov | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 35 |
| 4 | Dinamo Moskva | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 32 |
| 5 | CSKA Moskva | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 29 |
| 6 | Akhmat Grozny | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 30 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 29 |
| 7 | Sochi | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 29 | 32 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 24 | -3 | 28 |
| 8 | Krasnodar | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 2 | 26 |
| 9 | Orenburg | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 40 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 29 | -6 | 25 |
| 10 | Ural | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -7 | 22 |
| 11 | Krylya Sovetov | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | -6 | 20 |
| 12 | Olimpiyets | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -10 | 19 |
| 13 | Lokomotiv Moskva | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 35 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 18 | -12 | 16 |
| 14 | Fakel | 18 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 22 | 34 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 19 | -12 | 14 |
| 15 | Khimki | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 37 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 26 | -20 | 13 |
| 16 | Torpedo Moskva | 18 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 16 | -23 | 7 |
