Dynamo Makhachkala 2-1 Lokomotiv Moskva: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Russian Premier League Matchday 2 · Saturday 1 August 2026 · Anzhi-Arena, Kaspiysk · referee S. Karasev · full time
Full time: Dynamo Makhachkala 2-1 Lokomotiv Moskva
Dynamo Makhachkala 2-1 Lokomotiv Moskva: Dynamo Makhachkala took the points in Russian Premier League Matchday 2 on Saturday 1 August 2026 at Anzhi-Arena. The goals: Vadim Rakov 31', Miro 57', Nikita Glushkov 73'.
How Dynamo Makhachkala won it
Lokomotiv Moskva struck first through Vadim Rakov in the 31st minute, set up by Aleksey Batrakov. Dynamo Makhachkala levelled at 1-1 in the 57th minute through Miro, set up by Nikita Glushkov. Dynamo Makhachkala turned it round: Nikita Glushkov made it 2-1 in the 73rd minute, set up by Houssem Mrezigue.
It was 0-1 at half-time, and the second half turned the match the other way.
The lead changed hands once.
The referee, S. Karasev, showed 3 yellow cards: 1 to Dynamo Makhachkala and 2 to Lokomotiv Moskva.
Dynamo Makhachkala: V. Evseev, 5-3-2 · Lokomotiv Moskva: M. Galaktionov, 4-2-3-1.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 1.36 for Dynamo Makhachkala and 1.32 for Lokomotiv Moskva.
Dynamo Makhachkala had 5 shots on target, Lokomotiv Moskva 5.
Lokomotiv Moskva had 59% of the ball, but Dynamo Makhachkala took the points.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Dynamo Makhachkala came into it with 11 Russian Premier League matches played, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.9 a match, with 1.37 expected goals for and 1.23 against, and had won 36% of their matches.
Lokomotiv Moskva came into it with 12 Russian Premier League matches played, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.3 a match, with 1.24 expected goals for and 1.86 against, and had won 17% of their matches.
Dynamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv Moskva: the match in numbers
| Dynamo Makhachkala | Match statistics | Lokomotiv Moskva |
|---|---|---|
| 41% | Ball possession | 59% |
| 1.36 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.32 |
| 12 | Total shots | 15 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 5 | Big chances | 5 |
| 323 | Total passes | 451 |
| 73% | Pass accuracy | 80% |
| 1 | Corners | 9 |
| 9 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 15 | Tackles | 13 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Aleksey Batrakov (Lokomotiv Moskva), rated 7.8 by Sportmonks, with 1 assist.
Dynamo Makhachkala
- Nikita Glushkov 7.8 1 goal, 1 assist
- Houssem Mrezigue 7.7 1 assist
- Miro 7.3 1 goal
- Timur Magomedov 7.1
- Mohamed Azzi 7.0
Lokomotiv Moskva
- Aleksey Batrakov 7.8 1 assist
- Vadim Rakov 7.2 1 goal
- Aleksandr Silyanov 7.1
- Ilya Eremeev 6.9
- Artem Karpukas 6.9
The lowest-rated starter was Marat Apshatsev at 6.2. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Dynamo Makhachkala: Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala Sunday 25 October 2026 · Russian Premier League
- Lokomotiv Moskva: Lokomotiv Moskva vs Spartak Moskva Sunday 1 November 2026 · Russian Premier League
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Questions about Dynamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv Moskva
What was the score in Dynamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv Moskva?
Dynamo Makhachkala 2-1 Lokomotiv Moskva (half-time 0-1), Russian Premier League, Saturday 1 August 2026.
Who scored in Dynamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv Moskva?
Vadim Rakov 31', Miro 57', Nikita Glushkov 73'.
Did Moneyball predict Dynamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv Moskva correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Dynamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv Moskva?
Aleksey Batrakov, rated 7.8 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Dynamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv Moskva?
S. Karasev.
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