Makhachkala - Sochi predictions

Makhachkala might be heading into this game as firm favourites to get a win but they will have their work cut out for them as Sochi are known to be highly unpredictable and capable of pulling a surprise when it is least expected.

The odds are stacked heavily against Sochi here, and we can’t see them winning this match. Makhachkala are heavily favoured by most betting predictions – so much so that an away bet is priced at around 3.82.

Home ground advantage did not help Makhachkala beat the odds and achieve a home win in the last round of the Premier League. The match could have gone either way but it ended up being an HT/FT Draw both sides will be happy with (Lokomotiv Moskva).

It’s difficult to judge Sochi’s form based on theirlatest performance against CSKA Moskva. At odds of 4.03, even the most optimistic of fans couldn’t expect a home victory, yet they took the lead in the first half. It didn’t really matter in the end, though, after CSKA Moskva came back and won the match 1:3.

The hosts will hopefully perform better than what we’ve seen from their away games. The 5 concessions they recorded over the past 3 away games has some fans reeling.

Sochi’s defence seems to be their most prominent weakness at the moment. Having allowed 7 goals in their previous 3 games, it might be a good time to look at Over 3.5 Goals betting markets when it comes to their next match.

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

Considering the teams’ respective records and histories, and Under 2.5 Goals bet here is a shoo-in. The returns are not exactly jaw-dropping, but that’s to be expected from a bet as safe as this one.