Lokomotiv vs Rostov: will hosts keep winning?
Lokomotiv has won their last 8 games. Will Rostov be their next victim? Find out in our prediction. How will the game end?

Command Analysis

Lokomotiv Moscow

Lokomotiv had a weak first half of the season, and they went into the winter break with little chances of contesting for European cups. However, after the break, Marco Nicolic's team have bounced back and climbed to 3rd place of the table. They are separated from Spartak in 2nd place by only 1 point, and from Zenit, the leader of the championship, by 8 points.
The latest of their 8 wins Loko got from Spartak (2:0).

FC Rostov

Rostovhas shown dedication to fight for European cups before the winter break, but afterward, Valery Karpin's team is simply failing. Right now, they occupy 9th position with only 37 points in the asset - 9 points away from CSKA in the 4th place.
Defeat from Rubin (0:1) in the last game became their second loss in a row.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:0
Loko had 2 out of 3 their latest victories with this score.

СтавкаRostov will not score
Lokomotiv haven't conceded in the last 3 games.

СтавкаPenalty: yes
In Rostov's last 2 away matches, penalty was given.

Tip and bets
Loko have gained superb form and joined the fight for the Champions League, only one point separating the team from it. The hosts will obviously go for the win - Rostov is not in their best form and likely won't be able to fight back.
We think, the visitors have no chances. Prediction - Lokomotiv to win at 2.00
Loko is careful in defense, keeping a clear score in the last 3 games. Today the hosts will likely stick to this strategy. Rostov won't take unnecessary risks either, so we have little hope for a high score.
Second wager - total under 2.5 goals at 1.64