Khimki vs. Lokomotiv: Russian Cup Match Prediction
Khimki will meet Lokomotiv on September 19 in the fourth round of the Russian Cup. Will the red-blacks be able to take revenge on their opponent for the defeat in the first round, or will the railroad workers once again prove stronger? In the betting tip, we assessed the prospects of each team in the upcoming match and selected reliable bets. What choice should you make?

Command Analysis

Khimki

Current form
Khimki have strengthened quite a bit in the summer, but so far they look frankly weak in the championship, occupying only 14th place in the table after eight rounds. Frank Artig's team is only one point ahead of the direct relegation zone, so there is a risk of worsening the situation in the next round. In the Cup, Khimki have three points after three rounds and can still fight for second place - Rostov has three points more.
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no problems with the squad.
Interesting trends for betting
- Khimki have lost three of their last four matches
- Khimki have failed to win in only one of their five home games this season.
Estimated line-up : Kokarev - Golubovich, Dzhikiya, Filin, Terekhov - Glushakov, Kaplenko, Magomedov - Bakayev, Sadygov, Mirzov.

Lokomotiv Moscow

Current form
Lokomotiv is having a very strong season in the Premier League and is demonstrating championship ambitions, although it is certainly too early to draw such conclusions based on the results of eight rounds. For now, Mikhail Galaktionov's team is in third place in the table with 18 points and is two points behind the leader Zenit. The Railwaymen are also successful in the Cup - nine points based on the results of three rounds and first place in the group.
Disqualifications and injuries
Lucas Fasson is injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Lokomotiv have won eight of their last nine matches
- Lokomotiv have scored in 10 of 11 matches this season
Estimated line-up : Mitryushkin - Nenakhov, Montes, Pogostnov, Silyanov - Karpukas, Timofeev - Sevikyan, Sarveli, Pinyaev - Suleimanov.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:3
Two of Khimki's last four home defeats have come with this score
12.00Bet Khimki will score in the second half
In four of Khimki's last five home games, this bet was successful
2.05Bet Lokomotiv will score in each half
In the last two matches between the clubs, this bet was successful
2.37Tip and bets
Lokomotiv is certainly the favorite and will play only for a win, which will guarantee a ticket to the playoffs via the RPL. The Railwaymen will probably use a certain rotation, but at the same time they will probably not deviate from their style and will play aggressively in attack. Khimki, in turn, will probably also take risks at home and play openly, the match will clearly be productive.
We believe that the match will be productive. Betting Tip - total over three goals . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.95
Bet on the outcome
Lokomotiv will certainly try to close the question regarding the winner of the group today and will bet on victory. Khimki have serious problems in the championship and the upcoming match for survival with Orenburg is now much more important for the hosts, the rotation will obviously be large-scale. In such a situation, the Railwaymen have an excellent chance to win.
Bet - Lokomotiv win. This bet is offered with odds of 1.69
Bet on corners
Lokomotiv are the favorites and will probably spend most of the match attacking – the visitors should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Lokomotiv win on corners. This bet is offered for 1.61