Khimki vs Dynamo Makhachkala. Who will be stronger in the confrontation between RPL newcomers?

On July 21 as part of the 1st round of the Russian Premier League, at the Arena Khimki (Khimki), the clubs of Khimki and Dynamo Makhachkala will face off. 

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Khimki vs Dynamo Makhachkala facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Khimki vs Dynamo Makhachkala

Khimki 

For Khimki, last season was just great, the team was able to achieve maximum results. Frank Artiga's wards were able to secure a place in the elite by winning the FNL. At the end of the tournament, the Red-Blacks earned 66 points after 34 game days, being ahead of the nearest pursuer by 5 points. The Russian Cup was also good for the Moscow Region club, where the team reached the 1/8 finals. In the summer, Khimki took part in five friendly matches, getting two wins and draws in them, as well as suffering one defeat.

In the last test match, the Red-Blacks drew 2-2 with Krylia Sovetov. 

Dynamo Makhachkala

Dynamo Makhachkala also had a decent last season, which allowed the club to return to the elite of Russian football for the first time since 2006. According to the results of the First League, the wards of Hasanbi Bidzhiev were able to finish in second position in the standings, earning 61 points after 34 matches. But in the Russian Cup, Dynamo showed itself uncertainly, having completed performances in the qualifying rounds.

Makhachkala unsuccessfully prepared for the new season, without getting a single victory in four friendly matches. In the last match, the Blue-and-Whites drew 2-2 with Mashuk-KMV on the road. 

Khimki vs Dynamo Makhachkala facts

• Khimki have won 7 of the last 8 games in the Russian championship;
• There have been less than 2.5 in 8 of the last 11 Dynamo Makhachkala games;
• Dynamo Makhachkala has not conceded in 8 of the last 10 meetings.

Odds from download 1xbet

Bookmakers give preference to the home team. For the victory of Khimki, the quotes were - 2.37. You can bet on a draw with a coefficient of 3.20. For the victory of Dynamo Makhachkala, the quotes stopped, at 3.40. Bookmakers do not expect productive football from teams. The 1xbet betting company offers to bet on "Total under 2.5" the odds are 1.65, "Total over 2.5" with odds - 2.35. Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

Khimki aims to stay in the elite, the team shows a good level of play. Dynamo also sets the task not to be relegated in the upcoming season, which will be difficult to do. Artiga's guys will win the match, the Red-Blacks, with the support of the stands, will be able to prevail over Dynamo players of equal strength: Khimki's victory – 2.37.