The clash between Lokomotiv Moscow and Akron on August 8 promises plenty of drama as both sides hunt their first win of the season. Lokomotiv have looked shaky at the back after dropping points in their opening fixtures while Akron sit rock bottom with a leaky defense that has already shipped seven goals. Fans expect goals at both ends and the smart money is on both teams finding the net once more.
Team Form
Lokomotiv started the campaign with just one point from six available and have shown a worrying habit of conceding after the break. Akron have yet to pick up any points and their defensive record is the worst in the league so far.
- Lokomotiv drew 1-1 with Akhmat but lost 1-2 away to Dynamo Makhachkala
- Akron have conceded seven goals in two league games plus four more in the cup
- Neither side has kept a clean sheet in the new season
Tactical Analysis
Lokomotiv enjoy home advantage but their backline remains far from solid and they often tire late in games. Akron may struggle to contain attacks in Moscow yet they showed enough going forward against Rubin to suggest they can nick a goal. The visitors will look to hit on the break while Lokomotiv push for an early lead.
Betting Proposal
With both teams leaking goals and desperate for points another exchange of strikes looks likely. Both sides to score at 1.70 stands out as the value tip for this fixture.
