Sochi - Lokomotiv Moskva predictions

While Sochi winning is still technically possible, we wouldn’t hold our breath. They are severely outmatched compared to Lokomotiv Moskva, so even a draw result would be quite surprising.

Lokomotiv Moskva are expected to have no hiccups going past Sochi in this match and betting odds offered by the world’s top bookmakers are there to confirm it.

Sochi hoped home support would carry them to what would have been an important victory in the last round of the Premier League. But online bookmakers were right to slap close odds as this game ended up being as close as it gets. A draw at halftime and a draw in the end for a Makhachkala stalemate.

Lokomotiv Moskva are likely hoping for a repeat of the previous round at Rostov. They took an early lead despite being visiting underdogs and ended up decisively winning 1:3.

The home team’s tendency to see their defence crumble under the pressure of away games is worrying – they conceded more than 5 times over the previous 3 away games. The fact that they’re at Olimpiyskiy Stadion Fisht this Sunday makes things easier for them, but not by a lot.

As far as the head-to-head history goes, this is the second time we’ll be seeing these two squads clash this season. Lokomotiv Moskva decisively won that first match, and they’re still seen as the favourites despite playing as the away team.

An exciting match is in store as both teams have their full lineups available due to no suspensions or injuries.

An Away Win is the strongest wager you can make on this match, especially at the odds of 1.79 at Pncl. It’s a nice balance between betting value and a decent probability of success.