LiontipsLokomotiv vs Dynamo. Prediction and Betting Tips for Russian Premier League (May 8, 2021).
Command Analysis
Lokomotiv didn't spend the first half of the season very well, and it even seemed that they dropped from the race for European competitions. However, in winter Marko Nikolic did a great job with the team, solving the problems and boosting the form, and after the break, Loko came back like a completely different team. At the moment, Loko are on the third line in the table, one point away from the Champions League zone.
There is still a danger of not making it to Europe at all: Rubin and Sochi are only three points behind. But Loko have a plan B: if they win the Russian Cup, they can also get a spot in the Europa League. Lokomotiv have to play against Krylia Sovetov in the Cup final.
After a crushing away defeat from Zenit (1:6), Lokomotiv lost the second line and granted Zenit the title. That defeat interrupted the eight-game winning streak of the Red-greens.
Dynamo also had problems in the first half of the season, but after the change of manager, the Blue-whites' performance improved. Nevertheless, it will be very difficult to get to Europe - right now Dynamo are only on the seventh line in the table. Rubin in fourth place has three points more, and also Sochi and CSKA are direct competitors of Dynamo for a ticket to Europe.
In the last two rounds, Dynamo were especially weak - the bud run started with a 0:1 home defeat from Khimki. Last week, Dynamo faced Rubin - their direct competitor in the fight for the Europa League, and they were defeated once again, despite the fact that Rubin were short-handed. The 0:2 defeat in Kazan was the second in a row for Dynamo.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
Dynamo lost two of the three last games with this score.
СтавкаPenalty: yes
Penalties were given in the last four head-to-head games.
СтавкаLokomotiv to score in 2nd half
In the last four matches, Lokomotiv scored in the second half
Tip and bets
Lokomotiv suffered a devastating defeat in St. Petersburg a week ago, but the team still has a chance to get into second place - they must make no mistakes, while Spartak have to fail. Despite the defeat from Zenit, Lokomotiv are in good form, which cannot be said about Dynamo. We believe it is better to bet on the hosts.
We believe that Loko have a better chance of winning. Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Lokomotiv.
Lokomotiv do not play open football and prefer to act on counterattacks, and they won't change their style today. Dynamo are also unlikely to rush to attack from the first minutes. Each team really needs to win this game, and they will both be very careful.
Our second bet will be on total under 2.5 goals.
