- Fakel form: FK Fakel Voronezh have three wins and two defeats in their last five, but they've lost their last two in the Premier League 2026/2027.
- Dynamo form: Dynamo Moscow have a similar recent record with three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five, but their away form is shakier.
- Betting: Dynamo will be favourites at 2.03, but the value pick here is Both Teams To Score – No at 2.11 and Under 2.5 Goals at 2.0.
Dynamo are favourites to follow up after Baltika setback
Dynamo Moscow will look to bounce back from their 0-1 away defeat to FK Baltika Kaliningrad when they visit FK Fakel Voronezh in Cup, Group B 2026-2027 on Wednesday. The Moscow side are the favourites to beat their hosts in this clash, but the recent head-to-head record and some recent form suggest this should be a scrappy game with few goals.
The head-to-head is perfectly even with one win each and three draws in the last five meetings, but Dynamo Moscow will be happy to hear that their opponents have not beaten them in their previous two home meetings. The last clash between the two sides, in the Russian Premier League 2024/2025 campaign, finished 1-1 at Fakel's ground, and that's probably a fair reflection of the likely result here.
Fakel will look to pounce on any gaps behind Dynamo’s high line
Recent form
Dynamo have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five, while their hosts have won two and lost one of their last three on home turf. Those numbers should keep the visitors in the driver's seat, even if the head-to-head suggests this will be a close one.
Tactical approaches
In terms of their playing styles, Oleg Vasilenko has overseen a pragmatic approach at Fakel since he took charge on 1 October 2025 that can vary from a back three or 4-4-2 system. They will sit compact and look to disrupt opponents when they have the ball, but their pressing isn't relentless and they will pick their spots for a quick push forward or wing overloads.
By contrast, Sandro Schwarz's Dynamo, who has been in charge since 1 July 2026, like to play at a fast pace with a high line and an aggressive pressing game designed to force turnovers high up the field. This is a classic press-versus-counter clash, and it will be interesting to see how the game turns out, especially given Fakel can be a threat on the counter attack if Dynamo get caught out.
Both teams unlikely to score with visitors’ defence under scrutiny
While the match is likely to be decided by fine margins, Dynamo's away form is less convincing than their overall record. They have one win and two losses from their last three on the road in all competitions, and another defeat to nil here would be a bitter pill to swallow for the visitors.
The main pick is for a tight match with a low goal count and Dynamo will most likely be the ones to nick it, so the bet on Both Teams To Score – No is a top choice for this clash in Cup, Group B 2026-2027.
- The bet on Both Teams To Score-No is 2.11, which has a good chance of landing given Fakel's strike force has found their groove of late with striker Maksim Turishchev bagging three in the club's last five.
- Dynamo have also conceded nine goals away from home in their last three trips away, an average of 3.00 goals per game, so they can be breached.
- But Dynamo should score, they will be keen to get back to their usual rhythm after the Baltika setback and their superior possession and quality should be good enough to put it away at some point.
