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Lokomotiv Moscow vs Salzburg Prediction & Betting tips
Bayern are through in the Champions League Group A after four matchdays. With the 15th win in a row in the premier class, the Flick-Elf secured the ticket for the round of 16 early on. The big favorites for the second ticket are the Rojiblancos from Diego Simeone, but the other two teams can also expect chances. On Tuesday at 17:55 p.m. there will be a direct duel between Lokomotiv Moscow and Red Bull Salzburg.
In order for the small chance of wintering in the premier class to remain, both teams must absolutely win. In a draw, the CL dream would have been over, but Lokomotiv Moscow would then have the best chances of at least continuing to play in the Europa League. A victory is an absolute must for the guests from Mozart’s city.
In addition to the preview for the possibly decisive duel in Group A, the authors of the betting base provide previews including tip analyzes for all 16 Champions League games on the fifth match day. These can be found in the Champions League tip category.
Moscow locomotive:
For the sixth time in total, the current Russian runner-up is in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. In the last two appearances, the team from the Russian capital had to end the group stage in last place in the table. Also this season, the team of head coach Marko Nikolic was considered a clear outsider in the group of deaths A.
From the first four games of the current group stage, however, the Eastern Europeans only lost the home game against the reigning CL winner Bayern Munich with 1: 2. The three remaining games each ended with a draw, especially the two points against Atletico Madrid could be described as a big surprise.
In last week’s goalless draw against Atletico Madrid, Lokomotiv Moscow was only able to play a game without a goal in its 42nd Champions League game for the eighth time. With currently three points, the Russians have a clear advantage over the Austrians in the battle for third place in the Europa League. With a win, the international winter is already secured, but a draw would be half the battle.
However, the Russians have only won two of the last 17 Champions League games and suffered no fewer than twelve defeats. Of the last nine games in the premier class, not a single one was won.
The double burden leaves its mark on the Nikolic-Elf. The performances in the premier class are promising, but in the domestic championship things are not going according to plan. For the first time since 2016, the team suffered three league defeats in a row and celebrated only one victory in the most recent five league games. Seventh place in the table is a bitter disappointment.
If the Russians were to leave internationally, the crisis would finally be perfect. The pressure is correspondingly great not to lose the home game against the bulls from Mozart’s city.
Red Bull Salzburg:
For the first time in a long time, Red Bull Salzburg did not have to accept a major bloodletting during a summer break and could largely rely on a well-rehearsed unit. Nevertheless, the club had to deal with an unusual crisis after the renewed defeat against Bayern. The bulls from Mozart’s city have not won four competitive games in a row.
There was no sign of uncertainty in Sankt Pölten on Saturday afternoon, rather the march eleven got rid of the frustration of the past few weeks. Also due to many simple SKN mistakes on the defensive, the Austrian champions combined to an impressive 8-2 victory and thus defended the championship lead in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Eight goals for self-confidence, but it was also evident against a much weaker team that the defense cannot begin to keep up with the quality of the offensive.
However, goal festivals are also commonplace in the Champions League. Together with their debut last season, Salzburg have played ten games in the premier class since taking over Red Bull, scoring no fewer than 50 goals in these games – 23 for Salzburg, 27 for their opponents.
The Bulls play an extremely offensive style of play and have countless scoring opportunities in every game. With 32 chances to score, only the big FC Barcelona have had more shots on goal than the Bulls. However, a big problem so far has been the exploitation of chances, against Bayern alone Salzburg failed countless times from a promising position.
One glimmer of hope, however, is the return of Patson Daka, who survived a thigh injury from the Atletico game and is another option with his pace and eye for goals. However, in Moscow he will only come from the bank.
Lokomotiv Moscow vs Salzburg head to head matches
21.10.20 CL Salzburg Lokomotiv Moscow 2 : 2
27.06.09 CF Salzburg Lokomotiv Moscow 0 : 2