SKA Khabarovsk vs Dinamo Kirov — match summary
Russia · Russian Cup · kick-off 14 Oct 2026 15:30
Full time · score 2-0
mPS in-play performance (0-100): SKA Khabarovsk 74 · Dinamo Kirov 76
Shots on target 8-6 · corners 5-1 · possession 49-51
NextGOAL tip: SKA Khabarovsk -0.25 · 2 stars
There is no league table to lean on in this Russian Cup tie, so both teams have to be judged on their current condition. SKA Khabarovsk had just thrashed their cup opponent 4-0 at home, but after that they drew match after match in the league, four in a row, and a defence that used to be tight began to leak until they could no longer pick up wins. SKA Khabarovsk have played 13 league matches and won only once, conceding 26 goals. They are a team that can start on the front foot but often end up chasing the game. Dinamo Kirov, meanwhile, come from a lower division but are in good form, winning three of their last five and losing only 0-1 in their most recent match. The visitors' defence is clearly tougher than the home side's league numbers suggest. This game should see the home side taking the initiative, because they play at home and have the greater cup pedigree. Dinamo Kirov are likely to sit in a block and wait for counter-attacking chances. If the home side score first, the game will flow the way they want, but if it stays level for long, the pressure will swing back onto the home side themselves.