Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 Russian Premier League

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THE FACTS

When is Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov on and what time does it start? Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov will take place on Sunday 24th July, 2022 – 18:00 (UK)

Where is Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov taking place? Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov will take place at RZD Arena in Moscow, Russia

Where can I get tickets for Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information

What channel is Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov on in the UK? Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov in the UK? Some matches are streamed live on the official Russian Premier League Youtube channel so it is worth checking there for Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov

THE PREDICTION

The Russian Premier League concluded last season in bizarre and fairly surreal circumstances. As Russia waged war on Ukraine, following the February invasion, football in Ukraine stopped but Russia continued. Russian clubs have been banned from UEFA competitions for an indefinite amount of time and that has, as unimportant as it seems in the circumstances, killed the competitiveness and meaningfulness with little to play for between top spot and the relegation zone. So, that will have another bearing on the standard and style of these matches - and that must be noted. Lokomotiv Moscow come into this on the back of a 1-1 draw at home to Nizhny Novgorod on the opening day of the season. Josef Zinnbauer’s Loko are not expected to win the league title and, given they can’t qualify for Europe, there seems little meaning to their season. Rostov finished last season in excellent form and began with a good point away at Dinamo Moscow last weekend. Another draw would appear the likeliest outcome for this one.