Russian Cup Preview: Dinamo Moscow vs Krylya Sovetov, Crucial Group Stage Clash!
A decisive Russian Cup group stage match is set to unfold as Dinamo Moscow hosts Krylya Sovetov Samara. Both teams are currently level on points in Group B, making this fixture crucial for their progression to the knockout stages. With Russian clubs currently banned from UEFA competitions, domestic cup glory holds significant importance.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This Russian Cup fixture at VTB Arena in Moscow is crucial for both Dinamo Moscow and Krylya Sovetov Samara. Both teams are participating in the RPL Path group stage of the 2025-26 Russian Cup. Currently, Dinamo and Krylya Sovetov are level on 8 points in Group B, trailing leaders FC Krasnodar. This makes the upcoming clash a decisive battle for qualification to the knockout stages. While the Russian Cup winner typically secures a spot in the UEFA Europa League, Russian clubs are currently barred from UEFA competitions, placing greater emphasis on domestic glory and morale for this encounter. [3, 16, 17, 19, 21]
Recent Form
Dinamo Moscow's recent form has been inconsistent, with 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last five official matches. Their most recent outing saw them fall 3-5 to Lokomotiv Moscow in the league on October 4. Prior to that, they drew 0-0 with Krasnodar and secured a 3-2 victory over their upcoming opponent, Krylya Sovetov Samara, in the Russian Cup on September 26. They also suffered a 1-3 defeat to FC Orenburg and a 0-4 loss to FK Sochi. [18] Krylya Sovetov Samara's recent form has also been challenging, recording 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. This includes a 3-3 draw against Sochi in the Russian Cup on October 1 and a 2-3 loss to Dinamo Moscow in the Russian Cup on September 26. They also lost 1-2 to Spartak Moscow in the league on September 21. [19]
Key Players & Injury News
Dinamo Moscow is contending with several key injuries. D. Makarov is dealing with a ligament injury, while Luis Chávez is expected to be out until January 2026 due to a cruciate ligament injury. M. Majstorovic is projected to return in late October 2025, but might miss this match, and Arthur Gomes is sidelined until mid-December 2025 with an Achilles tendon injury. K. Tyukavin sustained a cruciate ligament injury in late September 2025, and his return status is uncertain. Key offensive players for Dinamo include Bitello (4 goals, 3 assists) and Ivan Sergeev (3 goals, 3 assists). [3, 21] For Krylya Sovetov Samara, recent injury reports indicate no specific injured players for matches as late as November 2025, suggesting they may have a relatively fit squad for this October encounter. Captain Sergey Pesjakov is a central figure, while Franco Orozco and Thomas Galdames were key goalscorers in the 2024-25 season. [10, 27, 30]