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Akhmat Grozny vs Lokomotiv Moskva Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Sunday, the Akhmat Arena sets the stage for an intriguing Russia Premier League clash between Akhmat Grozny and Lokomotiv Moskva. As we step into the 23rd round of the season, both teams are keen to bounce back from their recent setbacks and climb higher up the league table.

Akhmat Grozny, under the guidance of Magomed Adiev, find themselves in a challenging position at 12th in the league with 20 points. Their form has been inconsistent lately with 2 wins, 2 losses, and a draw in their last five matches. The home side will be looking to improve on their goal-scoring prowess which stands at an average of just 0.9 goals per game while conceding equally. Notably, when playing at home, they've been more robust defensively but have struggled upfront with an average scoreline that dips slightly to 0.67 goals per game.

Lokomotiv Moskva heads into this encounter sitting comfortably at fifth place on the table with 33 points under Mikhail Galaktionov's leadership. Their recent form mirrors that of their hosts but slightly better - securing two wins, suffering one loss, and drawing twice in their last five outings. The Railwaymen boast a better goal tally compared to Akhmat Grozny by averaging about 1.4 goals each game while maintaining a slightly tighter defense overall.

The head-to-head record tilts favorably towards Lokomotiv Moskva who have emerged victorious three times compared to Akhmat’s two wins over their last five encounters - including a narrow win during their most recent clash on November 11th which ended Lokomotiv Moskva 2-1 Akhmat Grozny.

Both sides come off disappointing results in their previous games; Akhmat Grozny was handed a defeat by Orenburg (0-1) right here at Akhmat Arena while Lokomotiv fell short against Ural (1-0) away from home – making this match all more critical for both teams aiming for redemption.

Bet

Given both teams' current form and performances leading up to this match – especially considering goal averages both scored and conceded – picking an outright winner might seem like threading through fine margins given how closely matched these sides appear statistically speaking.

However taking into account Lokomotiv Moscow's superior positioning on the table combined with its relatively better offensive output (averaging more goals scored per game), as well as acknowledging how tight these contests have historically been along with each team’s latest performance trends; recommending "Away Win" seems like a value bet that could potentially capitalize on Lokomotiv's ambition against an inconsistent yet resilient host side.