FC Khimki are now winless in six matches and have lost their last two with six goals conceded. Despite last round’s unexpected draw at Yekaterinburg, Lokomotiv Moscow remain undefeated so far this season and are favourites to win on Saturday. 1:2
Midfielder Ilya Kamyshev is again available for selection after missing the last couple of matches due to suspension. Russian defender Dmitry Tikhy has been recovering from a muscle injury and is a doubt for the upcoming Moscow derby. Head coach Igor Cherevchenko wasn’t feeling well and failed to attend last round’s match at Bashkortostan, but is likely to lead his team once again next time out. FC Khimki lost their Russian Cup to FC Saransk in a penalty shoot-out in midweek. Polish defender Maciej Rybus remains sidelined due to a recent back injury and is a doubt for Saturday’s match. Anton Miranchuk and Zé Luís are undergoing treatment for long-term injuries and will not feature here. François Kamano is on the verge of suspension after picking up his third yellow card of the season last time out at Yekaterinburg.
Khimki have drawn their last 3 home matches (Premier League). Lokomotiv Moscow have drawn their last 3 away matches (Premier League). Khimki have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against Lokomotiv Moscow in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Khimki's last 8 home games (Premier League). Lokomotiv Moscow have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 away matches against Khimki in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Lokomotiv Moscow's last 6 games (Premier League).
Khimki have drawn their last 3 home matches (Premier League). Lokomotiv Moscow have drawn their last 3 away matches (Premier League). Khimki have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against Lokomotiv Moscow in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Khimki's last 8 home games (Premier League). Lokomotiv Moscow have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 away matches against Khimki in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Lokomotiv Moscow's last 6 games (Premier League).
Midfielder Ilya Kamyshev is again available for selection after missing the last couple of matches due to suspension. Russian defender Dmitry Tikhy has been recovering from a muscle injury and is a doubt for the upcoming Moscow derby. Head coach Igor Cherevchenko wasn’t feeling well and failed to attend last round’s match at Bashkortostan, but is likely to lead his team once again next time out. FC Khimki lost their Russian Cup to FC Saransk in a penalty shoot-out in midweek. Polish defender Maciej Rybus remains sidelined due to a recent back injury and is a doubt for Saturday’s match. Anton Miranchuk and Zé Luís are undergoing treatment for long-term injuries and will not feature here. François Kamano is on the verge of suspension after picking up his third yellow card of the season last time out at Yekaterinburg.
FC Khimki are now winless in six matches and have lost their last two with six goals conceded. Despite last round’s unexpected draw at Yekaterinburg, Lokomotiv Moscow remain undefeated so far this season and are favourites to win on Saturday. 1:2