The upcoming clash between Makhachkala Dynamo and Ural promises high drama as the sides battle for a spot in the top flight. Dynamo hold a slender advantage from the first leg where a goal that seemed to come out of nowhere on the fifth minute ultimately proved decisive in a one nil win. Now playing on home soil in Kaspiysk the hosts know a simple draw will be enough to secure their place while Ural must find a way to overturn the deficit and show the kind of fight that has kept them alive in similar playoffs before.
Team Form
Dynamo have looked solid in recent weeks picking up points in four of their last six outings despite tough losses to Zenit and Rostov. Their attack has clicked nicely under the current setup with goals coming in eight of the last ten matches across all competitions. Ural on the other hand have struggled to convert their chances in high pressure games though they did show real ruthlessness with a five nil thrashing of Chaika during their strong April and May run.
- Dynamo earned points in four of six spring fixtures
- Attack scored in eight of last ten games
- Ural netted freely in lower division but face stiffer tests now
Tactical Analysis
Ural enter this decider with plenty of playoff experience having gone through similar do or die ties in recent seasons. They will likely throw caution to the wind and push numbers forward knowing they need at least two goals to stand any chance. Dynamo meanwhile can afford to stay compact and hit on the break relying on their improved finishing to punish any gaps left by the visitors. Home support in Kaspiysk should give the hosts extra belief while Ural must handle the pressure of chasing the game from the opening whistle.
- Ural strengths include playoff know how and occasional high scoring wins
- Weakness lies in away form and past failures to turn ties around
- Dynamo excel at home control and counter attacking threat
Betting Proposal
With both sides needing to score to achieve their aims the game looks set for end to end action. Ural have no choice but to attack while Dynamo will look to add to their lead once they find openings. The value lies in expecting goals at both ends given the open nature this second leg is likely to take.
Both teams to score yes at 2.15
