Lokomotiv Moscow
- Lokomotiv Moscow top Group D with nine points from four games.
- Lokomotiv Moscow have been very consistent in all games since the start of the campaign and manager Mikhail Galaktionov has instilled a proactive, high-pressing system that suits his midfield core.
- Their midfielders are extremely good at transitioning the ball and there is a high-risk, high-reward style to their attacking play, which is usually focused centrally.
- They’ve been very reliable of late with a gutsy 1-0 home win over FK Rubin Kazan being followed up by a 3-1 win away at Akron Tolyatti, but as highlighted in our FK Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow betting tips, they haven’t been able to get a home victory over CSKA in their last two attempts.
CSKA Moscow
- CSKA Moscow have eight points from the same number of games.
- CSKA Moscow will be looking to close the gap at the top of Cup Group D with a victory over their local rivals Lokomotiv Moscow on Wednesday, and this FK Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow betting tips preview looks at their recent form.
- CSKA Moscow are no slouches either and the newly appointed Fabio Celestini has implemented a system that is extremely tactical and versatile, allowing them to shape shift during games and adapt to the flow of play.
- Ivan Oblyakov has been their key man up top, scoring two of their last six goals and providing the energy and flair in behind.
- CSKA have started to build some momentum with back-to-back victories coming into this game, a 1-0 at home to FK Baltika Kaliningrad and a 3-1 away win at PFK Sochi, but their form is mixed and they’re winless in the last three meetings with Lokomotiv.
Head-to-Head
The latest fixture between these Moscow giants was a 2-2 draw at Lokomotiv's home, which means that they have the edge over CSKA in the last three meetings between the two (W1, D2).
Key Players
Ivan Oblyakov has been their key man up top, scoring two of their last six goals and providing the energy and flair in behind.
Betting Insights
- The price on Lokomotiv at 2.7 to win this seems a little low considering that CSKA are just below them in second place at 2.47, making this a near even contest with the home team slight favorites, and the FK Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow prediction tilts toward a tight encounter.
- Lokomotiv are a very hard nut to crack and have been solid as a rock at the back, so we’ll take the Over 2.5 goals bet at 1.8 as it looks like a game that both sides will go all out for.
Prediction
We’ll go with the momentum that CSKA have built up with their recent victories and the extra fire of the Moscow derby to give them an edge over the hosts.
