This cup clash between Moscow Lokomotiv and Akron marks their third meeting this season and fans dey expect plenty action after two dull 0 0 draws. Both sides struggle badly at the back yet they somehow kept clean sheets before now. With the game at home Lokomotiv go push hard for victory because the coach no go rotate much and the team needs any win to build confidence after just one league victory all season.
Team Form
Lokomotiv dey fight for playoff spot in the cup but sit last with only two points after three rounds so they must win this one. Akron on the other hand improve after a shaky start and lose just once in nine matches before the break. Their main successes come in the cup where they beat CSKA away and even defeated Lokomotiv on penalties after another 0 0 draw.
- Lokomotiv record just one win this campaign and need points badly
- Akron show strong cup form with key victories on the road
- Both teams leak goals often but held firm in prior meetings
Tactical Analysis
Expect open play since neither side defend well and home advantage go favor Lokomotiv to attack from the start. Akron go look to counter and frustrate but their recent form suggest they fit to score. With no full squads in the cup we still see goals fly because defenses dey make mistakes and motivation high for both teams to progress.
Betting Proposal
The match go produce plenty goals and both sides fit to find the net so my types be over 2.5 goals and both teams to score. Lokomotiv and Akron to score three goals or more at 1.65 and both teams to score yes at 1.70
