Lokomotiv Moskva - Rubin Kazan' predictions

With bookies pricing a home win at 1.94, it’s clear the match may yet go either way. The hosts have a distinct advantage, of course, but both a draw and an away win are quite possible outcomes.

At 3.88 betting odds, an away win would be a huge surprise and we’re positive Rubin Kazan' are well aware of it themselves.

The previous round for Lokomotiv Moskva was quite uneventful, all things considered. The away game at Makhachkala saw a draw on half-time and a 1:1 draw at the end – not exactly a treat for the fans.

The visiting team’s previous Premier League outing was also an away game, and it ended in a 2:2 draw. Rubin Kazan' had to fight quite hard just to get to that point, though, despite beingly more or less evenly matched with their opponents. They fell behind in the first half and were forced to play catch-up for the remainder of the bout.

With a defensive record like the one Lokomotiv Moskva boasts, their fans may have a reason to worry. They conceded more than 5 goals in their previous 3 home games alone – the advantage of playing at RZD Arena seems lost on them.

Considering the away team’s recent history, it seems they don’t play their best when they’re visitors. The previous 3 times were marked by 5 goals conceded and the negative trend will probably continue.

Saturday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.

Our research suggests that Both Teams to Score is a very probable outcome for this match. It’s offered at odds of 1 at 1xbet, which is fairly strong in terms of value as well. BTTS is both safe and valuable here – what’s not to like?