Rostov will host Lokomotiv in Matchday 17 of the Russian Premier League

Rostov earned just 4 points from their last five games, recording three draws and two heavy defeats with a 1-10 goal difference. Lokomotiv collected 7 points in the same period, showing inconsistency with three wins, one draw and one loss.

The line is set at 2.5 goals with odds 2.19 for over and 1.79 for under. Rostov’s average scoring rate in the last five matches is 0.2 goals, Lokomotiv’s is 2.2. Given the hosts’ low output and the visitors’ moderate scoring, the probability of over 2.5 is estimated at 43 %, under 2.5 at 57 %.

Betting odds: Rostov win 2.34, draw 3.4, Lokomotiv win 3.4. Considering current form and head-to-head results (Lokomotiv 3 wins, 1 draw, Rostov 1 win), the probability of a Rostov victory is 35 %, a draw 30 %, and a Lokomotiv victory 35 %.