"Lokomotiv and CSKA are facing an important derby of the season, although the hosts are not in top form. However, considering CSKA's weak performances in away matches, Lokomotiv has a chance for success. Both teams are fighting for the top 3 in the RPL, but Lokomotiv looks more stable. Therefore, it can be assumed that this time Lokomotiv will secure a victory over the inconsistent CSKA."
In my opinion, in the upcoming match Lokomotiv - CSKA, the advantage is with the guests. CSKA has been playing consistently well after the break, winning 5 matches and drawing 2. Meanwhile, Lokomotiv has not been showing stable results. In their recent encounters, CSKA has won 3 times, Lokomotiv once, and there was 1 draw. Taking these factors into account, I predict a victory for CSKA.
In the match between "Lokomotiv" and "CSKA" a tense battle is expected, considering their close positions in the standings and the quality of play. "Lokomotiv" has recently returned to winning ways after setbacks, but "CSKA" is on the rise with 6 games without defeat. "CSKA" has problems in defense, which "Lokomotiv" can exploit. The preference is given to "CSKA" because of their stability, but the match could be tense and decided in the last minutes. Therefore, a bet with a handicap (0) on the away team and on the total under 3 goals seems reasonable.
Prediction for Lokomotiv - CSKA match: I expect a boring draw with a minimal number of goals. Both teams are in 4th and 5th place in the RPL, with the same number of points - 36. Neither team has much motivation as it doesn't make sense to only fight for 2nd and 3rd place. Lokomotiv ended a losing streak in the previous match, while CSKA is in good form. Historically, CSKA has the advantage in matches against Lokomotiv. I expect a cautious game and a possible draw with a minimal number of goals.
In the upcoming Moscow derby between "Lokomotiv" and "CSKA", a tense battle is expected. Both teams are in decent form but have defensive issues. The average goals scored for "Lokomotiv" is 1.59, for "CSKA" - 1.82. The winner will be able to move up to third place in the standings. The first match between them ended with a big 4-1 victory for "CSKA", which adds motivation to the hosts for a rematch. An intense attacking game is expected, with many goal-scoring opportunities and likely goals scored.
The match between CSKA and Lokomotiv is expected to be a high-scoring game, where both teams have the potential to score goals. The defenses of both teams are not their strong suit, which could lead to numerous dangerous moments and goal-scoring opportunities. Another important factor is the absence of key defenders from both teams due to injuries. Therefore, betting on "both teams to score - yes" seems reasonable, although the winner could turn out to be unexpected due to the unpredictability of both teams.
Prediction for the CSKA - Lokomotiv match. Both teams have problems in defense, showed weaknesses in their last matches. The first-round meeting ended with a 4-0 victory for CSKA, indicating the high scoring ability of the army team. A high-scoring match is expected with goals from both sides, considering the strengths and weaknesses of the teams. Lokomotiv will show fighting spirit, but CSKA has a chance to win. Match result: CSKA - Lokomotiv 2:1.
In the upcoming match between Lokomotiv and CSKA, the advantage is more likely to be with the guests. CSKA is in peak form, not having lost in six matches, while Lokomotiv has issues with defense and inconsistent play. The army team also shows good results in head-to-head matches, scoring at least one goal per game. Considering the current circumstances, a successful game from CSKA can be expected, which, according to the forecast, will score at least two goals.