Lokomotiv vs Spartak: Betting Preview (Odds 3.75) for the Premier League Match on September 28, 2024

Current Form

As the season kicks off, Lokomotiv enters as a contender for a top three finish. Over the summer, they lost Maxim Glushenkov and were unable to significantly bolster their squad. Given the player selection available to Mikhail Galaktionov, competing for the title seemed nearly impossible, especially with the serious reinforcements made by Zenit and Spartak.

However, in the first round, Lokomotiv has shown impressive strength and is currently vying for the championship title. With 21 points, they sit in third place, just two points behind leaders Zenit, thanks to additional metrics putting them ahead of Krasnodar. There's a genuine chance to rise to the top, especially as competitors face each other.

In the latest round, Lokomotiv faced no major issues in an away match against Pari NN. The Nizhny Novgorod side put up a strong fight in the first half, ending the period at 1-1, but overall, Loko demonstrated clear superiority. Stepping up in the second half, Lokomotiv convincingly secured a 3-1 victory, marking their second consecutive win in the league and their seventh of the season.

Injuries and Suspensions

Fasson remains sidelined due to injury.

Interesting Betting Trends

• Lokomotiv has not defeated Spartak in their last six encounters, with five losses and one draw
• In the last three matches, Lokomotiv managed to score against Spartak
• Lokomotiv has won their last two matches

Expected lineup: Lantratov - Nenakhov, Nyamsi, Montes, Silyanov - Karpukas, Barinov - Samoshnikov, Batrakov, Pinyayev - Vorobyov.

Current Form

In the summer, Spartak executed a solid transfer campaign, strengthening an already competitive squad. It is clear that Dejan Shtankovic is facing ambitious objectives and is determined to contest the championship title. Overall, Spartak fits the contender status for the gold, but consistency has been lacking in the first half of the season.

As the 10th round approaches, Spartak sits in fifth place with 16 points, trailing leaders Zenit by seven points and third-placed Lokomotiv by five points. This handicap is significant, especially with only nine rounds played, raising the risk of falling out of the title race early without fully participating.

In the last round, Spartak played in a derby against Dinamo and led until the 94th minute despite having a numerical advantage. However, they made a late error, conceding a goal and dropping two crucial points. This loss marks the second consecutive match where the red-and-whites have squandered an advantage, as just a week prior they also failed to secure a win against Makhachkala’s Dinamo.

Injuries and Suspensions

Chernov and Willian Jose are currently injured.

Betting Trends to Consider

• Spartak has not lost in their last four matches, recording two wins and two draws
• In their last six matches, Spartak has scored against Lokomotiv
• Spartak has conceded goals in their last three encounters

Projected Lineup: Maksimenko - Denisov, Litvinov, Babich, Ryabchuk - Umyarov, Zobnin - Bongonda, Barco, Medina - Ugalde.