The locomotive runs excellent in the domestic league and needs three points to stay in the lead of the group. Sheriff picked 1-1 at home in the inverted match, but Russians are significantly stronger on the paper and should do short process on their own grass.
It speaks for the game
Lokomotiv won this weekend with 3-0 away from Zenit, and they now lead the Russian league.
Lokomotiv has one of Russia’s most talented coaches in Yuri Semin, and the legend has really managed to get the railway club back on track.
Lokomotiv currently has two points down to the Sheriff and FC Copenhagen. Thus they need a victory to maintain the group’s first place.
Lokomotiv has built a strong team, and in the Miranchuk twins, Fernandes and Farfan have players who can all decide a fight on their own.
The locomotive is significantly stronger on the paper, and the Russian squad contains quality players in all positions.
Sheriff did not get the best shot for the match, as they played 1-1 on home against the middle team Sfintul Gheorghe.
Lokomotiv gets midfielder Dmitry Tarasov back after he left quarantine at midnight.
The Moldova club Sheriff played a team match last week, where they had to extend for a long time before the victory was secured.
Keep an eye on that
Sheriff played really well in the reverse showdown, which they could have won with a little luck.
Both Tosno and Amkar have won at RDZ Arena this season. Lokomotiv has previously dumped stupid points away at home.
Lokomotiv meets CSKA at home this weekend, and Semin may be tempted to save players.
The derby against CSKA can also steal a little focus from the match.
Lokomotiv has not yet impressed in the Europa League.
PREDICTION: Lok. Moskva win @ 1.54