Fakel Voronezh (home)
- Fakel Voronezh have won two and lost one of their last three home games, scoring nine goals in their last five.
- Oleg Vasilenko has been in charge of Fakel since 1 October 2025 and his pragmatic, flexible set-up can go from a back three to a 4-4-2 with the game.
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Recent form:
- Their recent five-match form is three wins and two defeats, with the last two defeats coming in the Premier League 2026/2027.
Dynamo Moscow (away)
- However, the away from Moscow have been shaky, winning one and losing two of their last three on the road in all competitions.
- Sandro Schwarz has led Dynamo since 1 July 2026 and the side play a high-tempo, aggressive pressing game with a high defensive line.
Head-to-Head
Fakel and Dynamo are tied in the head-to-head at one win apiece after three draws from their previous five meetings.
Betting Insights
- The odds favor Dynamo as slight favorites to win this cup game, at 2.03, while FK Fakel Voronezh are 3.68 and the draw is priced at 3.64.
- Dynamo will be confident about their chances of winning this game, having not lost to the hosts in their two previous visits, but we feel Both Teams to Score - No at 2.11 and Under 2.5 Goals at 2.0 is a better bet for this matchup.
Prediction
- Expect a close game.
- This will be a classic press-versus-counter battle, where Fakel can punish space behind Dynamo's line if they time the long ball right.
