The match between the leader and the underdog promises to be interesting. Lokomotiv will patiently attack, but not rush in recklessly for fear of losing their position. The opponent, although not a favorite, will fight back and defend. As a result, it is expected that the number of goals scored will be low. This could lead to a low total score. Taking these factors into account, I anticipate that the match will be intense, but the scoring may be lacking.
Forecast for the match "Lokomotiv" Yaroslavl - "Barys" Astana: Favorite - "Lokomotiv" due to their high level of play and leadership in the league, while "Barys" is experiencing changes and instability. It is recommended to bet on "Lokomotiv" to win with a handicap (-2.5) at odds of 1.77. Total score prediction: Over 4 goals for Lokomotiv at odds of 1.96, considering the high likelihood of a high score in favor of Yaroslavl.