Lokomotiv Moscow vs FC Rostov
Russia – Premier League
Date: Saturday, 31 August 2019
Kick-off at 14:30 UK / 15:30 CET
Venue: RZD Arena (Moscow).
TEAM NEWS
The young Lokomotiv Moscow defender, Mikhail Lysov, suffered a hip injury to join Jefferson Farfan and Boris Rotenberg Jr. on the sidelines. Eder Lopes was still doubtful when he recovered.
Rostov is still unsure of the participation of Saeed Ezatolahi and Baktiyor Zaynutdinov, while Khoren Bayramyan is also in doubt.
Moscow Lokomotiv
Suspended: None
Doubtful: Eder Lopes
Injured / Not Available: Mikhail Lysov (hip), Boris Rotenberg Jr (ligamentum cruciate), Jefferson Farfan (knee)
Rostov
Suspended: None
Doubtful: Saeed Ezatolahi, Baktiyor Zaynutdinov, Khoren Bayramyan (all unspecified)
Injured / Not Available: None
Lokomotiv Moscow vs FC Rostov Head to head (h2h)
Four of the last five clashes made Lokomotiv Moscow win.
Their last meeting saw Rostov lose 2-0.
Lokomotiv Moscow recorded two clean sheets in six previous meetings while FC Rostov did not record anything.
Two of their last seven clashes ended in a draw.
Lokomotiv Moscow vs FC Rostov predictions
The only defeat this season for Lokomotiv Moscow came on one of their trips on the road. At home, the team have taken victory in two of their last three matches, and are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League matches here too.
In addition, Lokomotiv Moscow has fought well against this opponent in their previous clashes at this venue, and has secured the right to boast in five of their last eight matches.
Considering that Rostov has also tasted success only once in their last three matches, Lokomotiv Moscow is more than likely to go with all three points in the final blast of the whistle.
In addition, the hosts have netted twelve goals in their new campaign, and have scored in the first round for four matches in running now. Given that four of the seven they have scored so far at home have also found their way behind the goal in the opening forty-five minutes, the bank at Lokomotiv to find an initial goal and to penetrate their opponents before the break.
Lokomotiv Moscow vs FC Rostov Betting tip
Full-time results: Lokomotiv Moscow @ 1.66 (2/3)
Lokomotiv Moscow scored in the first half @ 1.80 (4/5).
