Action in Europa League Group F continues next week, with Lokomotiv Moscow hoping to strengthen their position at the top of the standings with a win over FC Sheriff. However, with the Moldovan side being unbeaten in three matches themselves, it could well be a close encounter in the Russian capital. Europa League Group F winners Lokomotiv Moscow host FC Sheriff next week, with Yuri Semin’s men hoping to inflict a first defeat of the competition on their Moldovan visitors.
Europa League – Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow– Thursday 2nd November – 19:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 31/10 at Ladbrokes |
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Lokomotiv-Moscow
FC SheriffHowever, with both teams being undefeated from their three encounters to date, it could well be another close encounter at the Lokomotiv Stadium. As a result, betting markets surrounding this fixture are likely to be extremely appealing, with our top betting tip helping you on the way. First, let’s take a closer look at the two teams, starting with Lokomotiv Moscow.
Lokomotiv Moscow Team News & Form
Lokomotiv Moscow warmed up for this Europa League encounter with a comfortable 2-0 win over FC Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League, leaving them top of the standings on goal difference. Midfielder Anton Miranchuk was on the scoresheet when the two teams met in Moldova last week, with the match having ended in a 1-1 draw. Elsewhere, former Portsmouth and Everton man Manuel Fernandes will look to dominate proceedings, with the Portuguese international having scored a hat-trick in Lokomotiv’s win over Zlin earlier on in the season. The Russian side have a whole host of talented players to select from however, with Captain Vedran Corluka, Jefferson Farfan and Eder among their most recognisable players. Meanwhile, the goal in which Lokomotiv Moscow conceded in Moldova was their only goal against them in the competition so far.
FC Sheriff Team News & Form
Reigning Moldovan champions FC Sheriff have made a fabulous start to the new season, going their first 14 matches unbeaten, including their recent 4-0 win over Dinamo-Auto. Head coach Roberto Bordin has also seen his team be competitive in Europe, with Sheriff having drawn all three of their Europa League outings to date. Despite not having the star names to call upon in which their opponents do, the likes of Jairo and striker Stefan Mugoša mean that they are a constant threat in attack. Sheriff have been involved in two goalless draws in the Europa League this season however, with manager Bordin hoping his team can finally find the back of the net more than once.
Head to Head
Before last week’s clash at in Moldova, the two teams had never previously met in a competitive fixture. However, with the duo having played out an entertaining draw, another tight encounter is expected when they meet again in Russia.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Given the result in Moldova last week, it perhaps doesn’t come as a surprise that Lokomotiv are the slight favourites to claim all three points in front of their home supporters. The home side can be backed for the win at odds of 9/20 with William Hill, while the same bookmaker has the visitors as the underdogs, with odds of 13/2. However, with a Lokomotiv Moscow success unlikely to bring about any significant returns, our top betting tip is well worth considering.
Top Betting Tip
Our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Lokomotiv Moscow to keep a clean sheet, which can be found at best odds of 10/11 with Ladbrokes.