Lokomotiv Moscow vs Bayer Leverkusen
Champions League
Date: Tuesday, 26 October 2019
Kick-off at 17:55 UK / 18:55 CET
Venue: RZD Arena (Moscow).
Lokomotiv Moscow
Vedran Corluka was forced off at half-time in the 3-2 win over Lokomotiv Moscow Tambov on Friday and is doubtful for the home team.
Rifat Zhemaletdinov back to Lokomotiv Moscow after missing against Tambov through suspension.
The Russian side will be without Joao Mario, Jefferson Farfan, Boris Rotenburg and Luka Djordjevic to welcome Tuesday Bayer Leverkusen.
However, Anton Miranchuk back from injury and will make its first appearance in Europe this season on Tuesday.
Eder and Fedor Smolov vie for the start up front for the home side.
Dimitri Barinov will miss the final group match Lokomotiv Moscow when he was booked on Tuesday.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Guilherme; Ignatyev, Howedes, Corluka, Rybus; Barinov, Murilo, Krychowiak; Aleksey Miranchuk, Eder, Anton Miranchuk
Not available: Rotenberg (Injured), Farfan (Hurt), Joao Mario (Hurt), Djordjevic (Hurt), Smolov (Injured)
Doubtful: Corluka (Injured), Ignatyev (Injured)
Bayer Leverkusen
Nadiem Amiri suspended for Bayer Leverkusen after a red card in their surprise 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid last time out in the Champions League.
Mitchell Weiser would be lost to the far side after being forced off 26 minutes into Saturday 1-1 draw with Freiburg because of an injury.
Kai Havertz remains in doubt for Leverkusen after suffering a muscle injury before the international break that forced him out of the Germany squad.
Karim Bellarabi and Charles Aránguiz will miss the final group match Bayer Leverkusen if they are booked on a Tuesday night.
Leon Bailey is available again after missing out at the weekend through suspension.
With Amiri, and Julian Baumgartlinger Havertz expected to lose, Leverkusen may be forced away from their usual 4-2-3-1 system.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Hradecky; L. Bender, Tah, S. Bender, Wendell; Aranguiz, Baumgartlinger; Bellarabi, Demirbay, Bailey; Volland
Not available: Sinkgraven (Injured), Pohjanpalo (Hurt), Weiser (Hurt), Amiri (Suspended)
Doubtful: Havertz (Injured), Baumgartlinger (Injured)
Lokomotiv Moscow vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Lokomotiv Moscow's poor run of form at the moment, both in their domestic campaign and the Champions League. The host is currently sit third in Group D, just above Bayer Leverkusen, albeit only on goal difference, with no more than three points to their name.
It is also worth mentioning that home advantage has not worked a charm for the Russian outfit in their recent matchups. Their last clash here to see them register no more than a 1-1 draw against Krasnodar.
The squad has conceded defeat in three of their last five games at home as well. Additionally, Lokomotiv Moscow have been on the losing end in each of their previous two European matches here. And, has not come out on top since their victory over the enemy's back in their opening clash either.
In sharp contrast, Bayer Leverkusen have started to show signs of promise. Contingent visit got their first taste of success in their last European clash at home that saw them stun Atletico Madrid with a 2-1 scorecard.
In addition, the far side managed to bring three-game losing streak on the road stops, in their previous outing in the Bundesliga. The squad took off convincing 2-0 win over Wolfsburg in the last fight. Therefore, Bayer Leverkusen certainly measure up to the favorite to secure the three points in this one.
Also, Lokomotiv Moscow have conceded two goals or more in four of their last seven matchups at home. The home team has not been keeping clean sheets in the Champions League as well and have conceded two goals apiece in their clash here with group members Atletico Madrid and Juventus.
Meanwhile, Leverkusen have not failed to find the back of the net in their last five games on the trot. Taking into account that their h2h previous meeting also saw both teams found the back of the net together, hoping the two sides to get their names on the scoresheet this week as well.
Lokomotiv Moscow vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting tips
Both teams scored @ 1.70 (7/10).
