Goalkeeper Guilherme Marinato missed last round’s match against FC Rubin Kazan because of a persistent injury and will probably miss the upcoming derby as well. Russia international Dmitry Barinov remains sidelined due to a recent injury. Defenders Maciej Rybus and Tin Jedvaj are again available for selection after missing last time out due to suspension. Dynamo defeated FC Alania Vladikavkaz 3-0 in midweek and secured a place in the Russian Cup final. Uruguayan defender Diego Laxalt sustained an injury during the cup match and is a doubt here. Vyacheslav Grulyev and Nikola Moro are suspended and will miss the Moscow derby.
Lokomotiv Moscow have won 5 of their last 6 home matches (Premier League). Dinamo Moscow have lost their last 3 matches (Premier League). Lokomotiv Moscow have won with a 1 goal margin in their last 3 home matches (Premier League).
Lokomotiv Moscow returned to winning ways last time out after two consecutive defeats. The Railroaders have only defeated Dinamo at Cherkizovo at one occasion in the last five years and will surely struggle here. Dinamo have lost their last three matches in the league, but their midweek win in the Russian Cup has certainly lifted the team’s morale. Judging by both sides’ recent performances, Dinamo are slight favourites to win the weekend’s derby. 1:2
Lokomotiv Moscow returned to winning ways last time out after two consecutive defeats. The Railroaders have only defeated Dinamo at Cherkizovo at one occasion in the last five years and will surely struggle here. Dinamo have lost their last three matches in the league, but their midweek win in the Russian Cup has certainly lifted the team’s morale. Judging by both sides’ recent performances, Dinamo are slight favourites to win the weekend’s derby. 1:2
Lokomotiv Moscow have won 5 of their last 6 home matches (Premier League). Dinamo Moscow have lost their last 3 matches (Premier League). Lokomotiv Moscow have won with a 1 goal margin in their last 3 home matches (Premier League).
Goalkeeper Guilherme Marinato missed last round’s match against FC Rubin Kazan because of a persistent injury and will probably miss the upcoming derby as well. Russia international Dmitry Barinov remains sidelined due to a recent injury. Defenders Maciej Rybus and Tin Jedvaj are again available for selection after missing last time out due to suspension. Dynamo defeated FC Alania Vladikavkaz 3-0 in midweek and secured a place in the Russian Cup final. Uruguayan defender Diego Laxalt sustained an injury during the cup match and is a doubt here. Vyacheslav Grulyev and Nikola Moro are suspended and will miss the Moscow derby.