Lokomotiv Moscow vs FK Rostov Prediction & Betting Tips (30 July)

FK Rostov have not made the start that they would have been hoping for after finally ending their long absence from the Russian Cup, failing to pick up a win or score a goal in their first three matches. Given that Lokomotiv Moscow have triumphed nine times in their previous 14 home games at this level, they will fancy their chances of winning this local derby.

Lokomotiv Moscow are rarely involved in dull encounters, with nine of their previous 12 matches in the second tier serving up a minimum of three goals. The picture has been a similar one when FK Rostov have taken to the road, as eight of their last nine away games at this level have also been of the over 2.5 goals variety, so expect more of the same.

If nothing else, Lokomotiv Moscow are the great entertainers on their own patch, both scoring and conceding during the same 91 minutes in 14 of their last 17 league fixtures. This is definitely something that FK Rostov can relate to, as 16 of their previous 20 away matches in the Russian Cup have also delivered goals at both ends, so expect an entertaining encounter.