Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moscow Predictions

• Rostov have won 7 of their 10 home league games this season.
• During said streak, they’ve conceded less than a goal a game and scored an average of 1.8 goals a game.
• Lokomotiv Moscow have won just 1 of their last 4 league games, losing twice in the process.

Rostov looking for home win

After a 9th placed finish last term, Rostov have vastly improved this campaign and a return to the European stage looks well on the cards. After 21 games, the side have 38 points to their name, putting themselves 3rd and at present; on course for Champions League football. 

Nonetheless, Rostov need to sustain their form in the remaining 9 matches and winning Sunday’s game is of big importance, given it’s against a direct rival who they only lead courtesy of goal difference. Nonetheless, having won 7 of their 10 home league matches this term, confidence can be high going into the clash and those taking to the pitch will be hopeful of securing all 3 points. 

Lokomotiv looking to improve their form

Meanwhile, after a 2nd placed finish last season, Lokomotiv once again find themselves at the right end of the table and will be itching to secure European football. Level on goal difference with their opponents, this is a big game for the visitors as they look to leapfrog them into the final Champions League slot.

Nonetheless, the away side aren’t in the best of form and that has to be a worry coming into the trip. Indeed, Lokomotiv have won just 1 of their last 4 league matches, putting in some concerning performances that have seen them lose to Dinamo Moscow and Arsenal Tula along the way.

Rostov are clear favourites

Ultimately, whilst both teams are of comparable quality and have the same amount of points, it’s Rostov who have to be fancied on Sunday. They are unbeaten in 4 league matches and typically excellent as hosts, they should be capable of getting the better of a Lokomotiv outfit that hasn’t been impressive of late.

All things considered, backing a home win looks the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned and is something we’re more than happy to do. Rostov won the earlier league meeting between the two and we fancy them to complete a double over the visitors via a 1-0 margin of victory.