MAKHACHKALA, Russia (Interstat) — A surging Dynamo Makhachkala will host a struggling FK Spartak Moskva in a Russian Cup match on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, presenting a stark contrast in form between the two sides.

Dynamo Makhachkala enters the fixture unbeaten across all competitions this season, boasting a record of 4-0-2. Their Cup campaign has been particularly impressive, with a 4-0-1 record. They are riding high after a 1-1 draw with FK Rostov in their last outing.

Conversely, Spartak Moskva is mired in a winless streak, having drawn all four of its matches this season in all tournaments. In the Cup, their record stands at 0-0-1. They are coming off a 1-1 draw with Rostov on Saturday, where a late goal from substitute Timur Suleimanov, assisted by Nail Umyarov, salvaged a point.

The recent head-to-head history suggests a tight contest. The two teams played to a 1-1 draw in Moscow just over two months ago on Aug. 12.

Spartak will look to players like Ezequiel Barco and Suleimanov to spark its offense and secure a first victory. Dynamo will rely on its consistent form and home-field advantage to continue its dominant run.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw, mirroring the result of their last meeting.

Spartak’s next match is against FK Orenburg in the Premier League on Oct. 25.