TBO vs LOK Dream11 Match Prediction | FC Tambov vs Lokomotiv Moscow | Grand League Tips

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TBO vs LOK Dream11 Match Prediction:  FC Tambov will be hosting an in-form Lokomotiv Moscow side that finds itself placed second in the league with 31 points.

FC Tambov on the other end in spite of being 14th in the league has found a bit of momentum after registering three consecutive wins against FC Ufa, PFC Sochi and FC Rostov.

On the contrary, Lokomotiv Moscow has lost two and drawn two from their last four league fixtures. With that being said, the clash between the two clubs could turn out to be an intriguing affair.

Match Details 

Date- Friday, November 22 | Kick-Off- 10:00 PM (IST) | Venue- Mordovia Arena

Team News 

FC Tambov

• Shelia is expected to start in at goal for the hosts.
• Gritsenko, Takazov and Osipenko could feature in as the back three.
• Kilin, Tetrashvili, Karasev and Rybin are likely to accommodate midfield.
• Klenkin, Kostyukov and Obukhov could lead the attack for Tambov.

Unavailable- George Melkadze will undergo suspension after receiving his fourth yellow card of the season. Ishkhan Geloyan is on the sidelines due to an injury.

Doubtful- Ade Oyewole sustained a knock in the last game and is in doubt to start.

Lokomotiv Moscow

• Guilherme should be guarding the goal for the visitors.
• Zhivoglyadov, Corluka, Howedes and Idowu are likely to be the line of defence.
• Krychowiak and Cerqueira could be the two holding midfielders, while Ignatjev, Miranchuk and Smolov feature in advanced positions.

Unavailable- Rifat Zhamaletdinov will miss Friday’s encounter due to suspension. Portuguese international, Jao Mario’s fractured toe keeps him away from the squad. Jefferson Farfan, Boris Rotenberg and Luka Djordjevic are also on the sidelines due to injury.

Doubtful-  Dimitri Barinov and Maciej Rybus are both in doubt to start against FC Tambov.

Predicted Lineups

FC Tambov- Shelia; Gritsaenko, Takazov, Osipenko; Kilin, Tetrashvili, Karasev, Rybin; Klenkin, Kostyukov; Obukhov

Lokomotiv Moscow- Guilherme; Zhivoglyadov, Corluka, Howedes, Idowu; Krychowiak, Cerqueira; Ignatjev, Aleksei Miranchuk, Anton Miranchuk, Smolov

Top Picks

Vladimir Obukhlov has recently been amongst the goals for FC Tambov. In the absence of the main man Melkadze, Obukhlov will have the onus of creating something special. The 27-year-old has three goals and assist from seven games this season. (Grand League-Captaincy Choice)

For Lokomotiv Moscow, Gregorz Krychowiak has been quality in midfield. The central midfielder has six goals, an assist and a pass accuracy of 84% from 14 appearances this season.

Fedor Smolov has also been in good touch for Lokomotiv. Smolov has scored three and assisted three while playing uptop for his side in 12 appearances. 

Grand League Tips

FC Tambov has won it’s last three games in the league, meanwhile, Lokomotiv Moscow is undefeated in it’s last seven away games in the league. Having said that, a close contest could be expected from both sides.

Maksim Osipenko could be tried on as captain in one of the leagues from FC Tambov’s perspective. Osipenko has started in 14 games and has a goal to his tally without being subbed off once.  Osipenko also has a pass accuracy of 78%

Pavel Karasev is another player who could be of top choice. Karasev has featured in 15 games and has three assists to his name.

TBO vs LOK Dream11 Today Match Prediction | Fantasy Team 

Goalkeeper- G Marinato

Defenders- B Howedes, V Corluka, M Osipenko, S Takazov

Midfielders-M Kostyukov, G Krychowiak (C), Aleksei-Miranchuk, P Karasev

Forwards- F Smolov, V Obukhov

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