# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
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Lokomotiv
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12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 16 | +13 | 26 |
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11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 17 | +1 | 15 |
Dynamo are showing an upward trend in form, having secured three victories in their last four official matches across all competitions. The team has scored 12 goals in these four games, conceding only five. In their last two away league matches against Krylia Sovetov (3:2) and Orenburg (3:1), their attack was exceptionally effective. However, their home form raises questions: in their last home game, they drew 2:2 with Spartak, and before that, they suffered a defeat to Dynamo Makhachkala (0:1). The team's WWDLW form indicates a positive trend after a minor dip.
Lokomotiv remain the league's only undefeated team, sitting in third place with a record of 5 wins and 5 draws in 10 matches. Their current league form of WDDDD highlights their stability but also shows a tendency for a high number of drawn results. In the last five matchdays, the team has managed only one victory. Away from home, Lokomotiv are unbeaten, with 2 wins and 3 draws, scoring an average of 1.6 goals per game and conceding 1.2. In the last round, they secured a narrow home victory over Rubin (1:0).
Head-to-head statistics give Dynamo a noticeable psychological advantage. In the last six direct encounters, Dynamo have won four, Lokomotiv have won one, and one game ended in a draw. Furthermore, the home team has won the last three meetings. The teams already met this season in March, with Lokomotiv winning 2:1 at home. Dynamo have won seven of their last ten home matches against Lokomotiv.
Tactically, Dynamo will rely on high pressing and quick attacks, leveraging their current scoring form. The team has shown an ability to score even in games where they don't have full control, as demonstrated by their recent away victories. However, their defense can be vulnerable, especially on the flanks, which is confirmed by conceding at least one goal in each of their last five games.
Lokomotiv are likely to opt for a more cautious tactic, banking on ball control and organized defense. Their strength lies in their ability to avoid defeat, but in away matches, they often lack the cutting edge in attack to secure convincing victories. The team is rarely kept from scoring, having found the net in 9 out of 10 league rounds, but their away defense is also not perfect.
The key battles will be in midfield and the conversion of chances. Dynamo possess a powerful and versatile attack, but their defense is not always reliable. Lokomotiv boast the longest unbeaten run in the league, but their run of four draws before the win over Rubin points to issues with finishing off opponents.
Considering Dynamo's current scoring form, their historical advantage in home meetings, and the stability of Lokomotiv, who score in almost every game, the most likely outcome appears to be a home win with both teams getting on the scoresheet. Lokomotiv are unbeaten away, but Dynamo are demonstrating convincing performances and a moral edge in the head-to-head clashes.
Pick: Dynamo to Win. Predicted Score: 2:1.