The upcoming clash between Dynamo Moscow and Barys promises plenty of drama as the visitors look to pull off a surprise on the road. After a tough trip to the Far East where their winning run came to an abrupt end with a heavy loss, Dynamo will need time to settle back at home. Barys on the other hand have shown they can flip matches completely with big scoring bursts or collapse without a fight, making this a tricky one to call. Local fans in Nigeria know how these away sides sometimes turn up with extra fire when the odds are against them.
Team Form
Dynamo had put together four straight wins before that tough defeat to Amur, including a key result against Admiral that meant a lot to their coach. The side remains in the hunt for top spots in the Western conference but the long travel might have taken a toll on their legs. Barys have been all or nothing lately with a massive win over Lada followed by a shutout loss to Metallurg, showing no middle ground in their results.
- Dynamo won four in a row before the recent setback
- Barys recorded a 6-0 thrashing but also suffered a 0-3 defeat on the road
- Personal meetings favor Barys with five wins in the last six encounters
Tactical Analysis
Barys like to play with plenty of energy and can pile on goals when things click, yet they also struggle when the opposition presses hard from the start. Dynamo will face some recovery issues after crossing the country, which could affect their pace in the opening period. The visitors stop in Yaroslavsk before this game and may choose to rest key players against a strong side there to stay fresh for Moscow.
Strengths for Barys include their solid record in recent head to head games while Dynamo must deal with possible fatigue and jet lag after their long journey. Weaknesses show in Barys inability to compete in tight matches as they either win big or lose badly.
Betting Proposal
Considering the travel factor and Barys decent history against this opponent the visitors could stay competitive throughout. A look at the numbers suggests they might avoid a heavy defeat even if they do not win outright.
Barys not to lose on the road by one goal or more. Handicap 2 (+1.5) at odds of 1.85.
