In the past season, Lokomotiv, after the appointment of Marko Nikolic, fulfilled the task set by the club's management. The team finished in 2nd position and secured a ticket to the group stage of the Champion’s League. The unbeaten streak of the capital's team is five matches long. The last two matches ended with the score 0:0. The fans expected that with the arrival of the Serb, Lokomotiv would show a better football, but so far is not so good. Tambov approaches this meeting in good shape. Previously, the club beat Ufa and also drew with Rubin. It is very difficult for the hosts to act without Alexey Miranchuk, who moved to Atalanta this summer. Tambov is quite capable of playing competently in defense and creating serious problems for his opponent. Better to bet on the victory of the guests with a positive handicap.