In the upcoming Premier League match, Dinamo Moscow will host Torpedo Moscow at home on 20th May 2023 at 14:30. Let’s take a closer look at both teams’ current form, stats, and playing styles to get a better understanding of what we can expect from this match.

Head-To-Head and Current Standings

The two Moscow-based teams have faced each other six times, and Dinamo Moscow clearly holds the advantage with three wins, one loss, and two draws. In their most recent encounter, Dinamo Moscow defeated Torpedo Moscow 4-0 during the 2022 Premier League. Currently, Dinamo Moscow is seventh in the standings while Torpedo Moscow is struggling at the lower end of the table, currently at the sixteenth position.

Team Form and Strengths

Dinamo Moscow’s recent form has been shaky, with one draw, one loss and no wins in their last two games. However, they have strong strengths, such as counter-attacks, creating long shot opportunities, creating chances using through balls, and stealing the ball from the opposition. Nevertheless, they also possess some weaknesses in defending against skillful players and defending set pieces.

On the other hand, Torpedo Moscow has been struggling all season, losing their last five games and currently lying at the sixteenth position in the league. Their strengths include protecting the lead, while their weaknesses include keeping possession of the ball, stopping the opponents from creating chances, avoiding fouls in dangerous areas, defending against long shots, avoiding individual errors, finishing scoring chances and defending set pieces, and aerial duels.

Playing Style

Torpedo Moscow’s playing style consists of playing with width, attacking down the right, taking long shots, playing long balls, playing in their half, rotating their first eleven, and playing the offside trap. In contrast, Dinamo Moscow’s playing style features attempting through balls often, attacking down the right, being aggressive, and playing the offside trap.

Prediction

While Dinamo Moscow’s recent form has been inconsistent, they still have strong and efficient attacking prowess and are expected to dominate the game against Torpedo Moscow. Considering their recent form and statistics, Dinamo Moscow is predicted to win this match, and our score prediction is Dinamo Moscow 3 – Torpedo Moscow 0.