Lokomotiv Moskva - Rostov predictions

Rostov will give Lokomotiv Moskva a run for their money and there is no doubt about it. However, at 2.30 odds on home win in this match, we still recommend backing the hosts.

The 3.19 away win betting odds indicate that Rostov are the underdogs of this matchup. The difference is not huge, though, so both a victory for the visitors and are draw are still on the table.

Although Lokomotiv Moskva lost their previous Premier League match against Spartak Moskva , the away 3:2 defeat was hardly a one-sided affair. Still, early concessions left them unable to turn the tide of the match.

Rostov’s performance in the first half against Orenburg was disheartening, considering they entered the field as slight favourites. However, they equalized in the last 45-minutes and proceeded to snag a narrow, but well-earned 2:1 away win.

With more than 5 conceded goals over their latest 3 fixtures, Lokomotiv Moskva’s performance leaves something to be desired. That said, savvy punters could be able to exploit this – think BTTS or Over 5 Goals markets, for example.

Rostov may need to work on their defence if they want to get anywhere. In the 3 most recent matches they played, they conceded more than 5 times in total, which is not a good record to have.

With a loss to Rostov on the record, the home team’s status of clear favourites is brought into question. They lost a Premier League match earlier in the season, which came as a surprise to bookies and punters alike.

Monday's matchup will feature both teams at full strength, allowing for a fair and competitive game.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.