Odds

Reasoning

CSKA Moscow are unbeaten in four home matches this season (2W 2D), while Lokomotiv have yet to win any of their four league games (0W 3D 1L) and have a poor away record. The hosts' solid defensive record (only two goals conceded at home) and Lokomotiv's lack of a cutting edge, compounded by key forward Komlichenko's absence, make a home win or draw very likely. Even with goalkeeper Akinfeev missing, CSKA's system should be enough to avoid defeat against a winless side.