Spartak Moskva - Lokomotiv Moskva predictions

The home team are slightly stronger as far as most online bookies are concerned, but the difference is by no means insurmountable. Both a stalemate and a victory for Lokomotiv Moskva are still on the table.

The visitors are well-aware of the task ahead. Beating Spartak Moskva is difficult under any circumstances and doing it on their own turf would be an even bigger achievement for Lokomotiv Moskva.

Anyone brave enough to put some money on Spartak Moskva drawing their previous Premier League game will be reading this with a big smirk on their face. The betting odds were scarily tempting but knowing that it ended up being an HT/FT draw makes things even more interesting.

Lokomotiv Moskva’s way to victory in the previous round was quite rocky, but they managed to pull through in the end. Top bookmakers tagged them as favourites despite the home-field disadvantage, but the 2:3 victory at Olimpiyets was achieved after a slump in the first half.

Results and standings notwithstanding, Lokomotiv Moskva have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Premier League. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

The home team had several opportunities to beat Lokomotiv Moskva this season, yet never managed to get anything other than a draw. They’re still considered the favourites, though, and the home-field advantage might be just what they need to break the stalemate.

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

Our prediction would be a fairly safe Home Win bet at the odds of 2.40. It’s obvious the hosts have a clear advantage going into this clash, and there’s plenty of reasons to feel confident in their success.