Lokomotiv Moscow and Juventus meet in Stadion Lokomotiv, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Champions League (Group Stage). In this match, the home factor may be decisive, since Lokomotiv Moscow presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Lokomotiv Moscow:
The home team is currently in 3rd position, with 3 points won, after 1 win and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, he lost at home to Atlético Madrid by (0-2). In the last game, he lost out against Juventus by (2‑1). This is a team that curiously conquers more positive results as a visitor than at home, since in the last 30 matches it records 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses as a visitor, with 26 goals scored and 16 suffered; against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in his stadium, with 24 goals scored and 14 suffered. The team arrives at this match after a draw away with Ufa by (1‑1). In the last 10 matches played at home for all competitions, Lokomotiv Moscow won 5, drew 2 and lost 3. His defense has not been very solid, as he suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but his attack has marked regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 4 times and only got 1 comeback. In the last 10 home games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he suffered 4 of his 10 goals between minutes (46′ ‑ 60 ‘).
Lokomotiv comes to this match after a draw away from home, to a ball, against Ufa. The home team is known for its deadly counterattacks and has expert players in this role. Keep in mind that Lokomotiv generally gives a good response when it is in a disadvantaged position. Contrary to the rival of this match, the home team must act in a tactical system in 4-3-3, in order to use the flanks to invest in the offensive process. Even so, the Lokomotiv is expected to adopt a more defensive stance, given the quality of the rival. Coach Yuri Semin should not be able to count on Djordjevic, Farfán and Rotenberg, delivered to the medical department.
Juventus :
The visiting team is currently in the 1st position, with 7 points won, after 2 wins and 1 draw. In the penultimate match, he won at home against Bayer Leverkusen by (3‑0). In the last match, he won at home against Lokomotiv Moscow by (2‑1). This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it records 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. The team arrives at this match after a win out with Torino by (0-1). In the last 10 matches played as a visitor for all competitions, Juventus won 5, drew 3 and lost 2. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but his attack has marked with regularly, since he scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 games. In the last 20 home games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he suffered 8 of his 20 goals between minutes (76′ ‑ 90 ‘).
Juventus arrives at this motivated match, after a visitor victory, by 0-1, in the visit the Torino arena: from Ligt, at minute 70, he scored the only goal of the match. Contrary to the rival of this match, the visiting club generally plays with a tactical design in 4-4-2, using two high quality players in the attack front: Cristiano Ronaldo and Dybala. The center of the field is expected to be occupied by Matuidi, Pjanic, Bernardeschi and Bentancur. The visiting coach may not count on Perin, Chiellini and Pjaca, for being injured. It should be noted that Emre Can and Mandzukic will also be absent.
