Orenburg vs Lokomotiv Moscow tips and predictions

Lokomotiv Moscow ready for the fight

It's 12th placed Orenburg welcoming fourth placed Lokomotiv Moscow in this Premier League clash as the visitors look to add distance to the 15-point gap that separates the sides.

Lokomotiv Moscow have plenty of reasons to think they can win. Their odds aren't giving anything away though. This preview assesses the recent goal scoring records of the two sides in order to find the best bet, which in this case is the away win. Their fans can expect some entertaining spells of attacking football as the visitors dismantle the challenge in front of them.

The hosts will be hoping to put some of their recent passive displays in the rear-view mirror. Orenburg are a curious outfit at the moment. They've lost 4 of their last 5 matches. They have conceded at least once in all of their last 6 games so they are going to have to tidy things up before this one.

Lokomotiv Moscow have won 2 of their last 4 trips away. If the away team is on form they should be the ones celebrating come full-time. The majority of their good results have been characterised by how clinical they can be in front of goal. They've scored at least once in 17 of their last 18 games. If the hosts show any overconfidence the visitors can impress their advantages here.

In fairness they may end up with honours even. The sportsbooks expect both sides to get in on the act as they could be well matched. However the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the standout from that market.

The record books show that Lokomotiv Moscow have won 5 of the last 6 games between these teams.