Rostov
- Rostov’s recent overall form reads two wins, one draw, and two losses (W2 D1 L2).
- FC Rostov’s form has been up and down of late with a 1-0 gritty win away at PFK Sochi sandwiched between two losses, making the FC Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moscow betting tips particularly nuanced for this contest.
- The most recent of which was a 2-0 defeat to Kryliya Sovetov.
- Their last three home games have also yielded mixed results - one win, one draw and one defeat (W1 D1 L1).
Lokomotiv
- Lokomotiv’s recent form has been one win, two draws, and two defeats (W1 D2 L2).
- Facing the home side on Sunday is a solid and disciplined Lokomotiv Moscow side who are currently 4th in the Premier League table with 31 points from 16 games - thirteen more points than Rostov in 10th, providing a significant factor for our FC Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moscow prediction.
- Lokomotiv are not heavy favourites for this game however.
- They have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five league games and are coming into this game off the back of no wins, one draw and two losses from their previous three away games (W0 D1 L2).
Head-to-Head
Of their last two head-to-head matches, Rostov won one and the most recent fixture was a 3-3 draw at the RZD Arena in May.
Betting Insights
Both Teams To Score is the selection for Sunday’s game and can currently be backed at 1.78 . Additionally, this FC Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moscow betting tips section highlights the value in backing goals for both sides.
Rostov
- Jonatan Alba’s side tend to line up in a 3-5-2 formation with wing backs.
- They like to press the ball very aggressively from the top down and play in a vertical, high-intensity style of football.
- They score most of their goals in transition and are usually at their most dangerous in the first half of matches.
- Timur Suleymanov leads the attack from the left-hand side of the front two and has four goals in the Premier League this season (15 appearances).
Lokomotiv
- Lokomotiv play in either a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 and prefer to control the ball in the middle of the pitch.
- They have a solid double pivot and like to play through the wide areas at a measured pace.
- They prefer to keep a good tempo rather than going all-out for the win.
- Aleksey Batrakov leads the line and is in outstanding form with ten goals in the league this season (15 appearances).
Prediction
- Lokomotiv have the better away record in the Premier League this season (W3 D4 L1) and have only conceded 12 goals on the road.
- With their higher league position, Batrakov in form and the superior away record, they are the favorites for Sunday’s clash.
- Rostov are a strong side who will press Lokomotiv hard and have been inconsistent at home.
- The score draw seems like a decent play here.
