In the Russian Cup, Lokomotiv, despite losing to Khimki, remains a strong team. Rostov, on the other hand, is showing unsatisfactory results. Head-to-head meetings favor Lokomotiv. It is expected that Lokomotiv will beat Rostov, as in previous matches, thanks to their strong play and team effort.
In the Russian Cup match, Rostov hosts Lokomotiv. Both teams have already advanced to the next stage and are unlikely to risk their main lineups. Considering the lack of tournament importance and possible use of backup players, we can expect a cautious game and a low number of goals. Therefore, betting on a total of less than 2.5 goals would likely be a sensible choice for this match.