Dynamo Makhachkala earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Arkadag FK in a friendly encounter on January 30, 2026. The Russian FNL side secured the win with a first-half goal and then defended resolutely to see out the result against the Turkmenistani champions. The match's decisive moment came from a moment of individual quality, with a Dynamo forward finishing a precise through ball. Arkadag FK, who are in their own pre-season phase, pushed for an equalizer in the second half but found the Makhachkala defense in stubborn form. The single-goal margin provides a useful test for both teams, with Dynamo happy with a clean sheet and Arkadag gaining experience against organized opposition.