Dynamo Moscow vs Lokomotiv Prediction
🔊 Who will emerge victorious in the Moscow derby? Dynamo Moscow and Lokomotiv are direct competitors. Currently, there's a five-point gap and four clubs separating them in the standings. However, in terms of potential, the "white-blues" are certainly not lagging behind, and at the VTB Arena, they have a chance to close much of the gap. Bookmakers' predictions favor them as the frontrunners. But this is a derby, so the "red-greens" can also aim for points. In these matches, the details can play a decisive role, and we'll delve into them.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over a stretch of 41 head-to-head matches, each side has claimed 15 victories. Another 11 encounters ended in draws. Last season, the rivals traded away wins in the Russian Cup. In the RPL, both picked up three points on their home turf. While the "White-Blues" secured a convincing 3-1 victory, the "Railwaymen" clinched success with a late goal, winning 2-1.
Head-to-head clashes typically feature high-scoring affairs. In 6 out of the last 7 matches at the "VTB Arena," both sides found the net in the first half. This suggests that in the upcoming match, the scoreline could be opened before halftime, and neither team is likely to stop at just one goal. Therefore, a bet on over 1.5 goals in the first half seems quite profitable.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Dynamo Moscow Team Overview
Dynamo Moscow have had an unconvincing start to the championship. However, signs of progress are evident. It began with a draw against Spartak (2-2), where the team played well in certain stretches. This was followed by confident victories over Orenburg (3-1) and Krylia Sovetov (3-2), although there are still plenty of questions regarding their defense. The key improvement has been in their attack, largely due to the squad's injury list beginning to clear up. They have climbed to seventh place, trailing the leader by just six points, which is not insurmountable.
Heading into the final round of the Russian Cup, nothing has been decided yet. Dynamo crushed Sochi's reserves (4-0), but failed to score against Krasnodar in the last round. On the bright side, they managed to keep a clean sheet, which has been a rarity this season. However, they lost in the penalty shootout and dropped to third place in their group. In the final round, they will compete for the second playoff spot in the RPL Path.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
Lokomotiv Moscow Team Overview
The only team yet to taste defeat in the league is Lokomotiv. It's surprising, then, that they sit only in second place on the table. This is due to a string of draws-five in a row, to be precise. More often than not, the "Railwaymen" dropped points in the dying minutes. However, they've managed to break this streak. In the last round, Lokomotiv defeated Rubin, albeit benefiting from a goalkeeping error by Kazan's keeper, which Dmitry Barinov, who is currently negotiating a contract extension with the club, capitalized on.
Lokomotiv's only loss of the season came against CSKA (1-2) in the Russian Cup. The two sides faced off again during the week. This time, both managers opted for significant squad rotations, with the "Railwaymen" almost entirely changing their lineup from the league match. Despite this, the game was evenly contested but unfortunately ended goalless. In the penalty shootout, it was once again the "Army Men" who prevailed.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Moscow
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Dynamo Moscow
🎙 Dynamo Moscow's head coach Valery Karpin was satisfied with the result against Krasnodar: "The first half was very good, and the second half was decent as well. We had our chances, and so did Krasnodar. Of course, we would have liked to win, but a 0-0 draw is a reasonable result. Again, both our lineup and Krasnodar's were not the strongest. It was fine."
❌ While some players are recovering, others are heading to the treatment room. In the match against Krasnodar, Yaroslav Gladyshev made his return after injury. However, his positional rival Denis Makarov has missed three matches across all competitions due to an injury. Arthur Gomes, Luis Chavez, and Milan Majstorovic have been absent for a long time.
Lokomotiv Moscow
🎙 Lokomotiv's head coach Mikhail Galaktionov believes the draw against CSKA in the Russian Cup was a fair result: “In my opinion, it was a good, fast-paced game, very dynamic. The pace was strong. At times, the Army Men had territorial advantage, then we adjusted. There were plenty of chances for both us and our opponents. So overall, a draw is a fair outcome.”
❌ Sergey Pinyaev continues to struggle with issues, having been out of action for a while. In the Russian Cup, there was a forced substitution of Cristian Ramirez, who avoided a serious injury but will not play in the upcoming match.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
In the league, Lokomotiv hold an edge in yellow cards, averaging 3.2 compared to their opponents' 1.7. Their rivals typically receive fewer cautions, averaging just 1.9. Moreover, in the last five head-to-head encounters, the "Railwaymen" have consistently picked up at least one more booking than Dynamo. Therefore, it's worth considering a Lokomotiv win in yellow cards.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Lokomotiv are the highest-scoring team in the league, netting 21 goals in 10 matches. However, among the top eight teams, only Spartak concede more. In 8 of their last 9 games, the "Red-Greens" have both scored and conceded. The same pattern holds true for the last six head-to-head clashes at "VTB Arena." Thus, a potential bet would be both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corner Prediction
This season, Dynamo Moscow have the upper hand in corners, averaging 5.4 compared to Lokomotiv's 3.7. Matches involving Dynamo see an average of 8.9 corners, while Lokomotiv's games average slightly less at 8.3. In 4 of their last 5 head-to-head meetings, there have been no more than eight corners. Therefore, a bet on total corners under 9.5 appears reasonable.
Editor's Prediction
Despite trailing Lokomotiv by five points, Dynamo Moscow are seen as clear favorites for the upcoming clash. However, the "White-Blues" have yet to win a major match this season, having lost to Krasnodar and CSKA, and drawn with Spartak. Meanwhile, Galaktionov's squad remain unbeaten in the tournament so far. Given this scenario, a potential scoreline prediction is a 2-2 draw.
It's anticipated that Lokomotiv might suffer their first defeat in the 11th round. Dynamo Moscow have shown improvement recently, but their defense still has issues that could be exploited by the visitors' capable players. It's unlikely they will keep a clean sheet either, making the key bet - both teams to score (yes).
Betting Tips: Dynamo Moscow - Lokomotiv Moscow
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