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"On April 11, 2021, the Express reported on the Lokomotiv versus Spartak match"

On the evening of April 11th, the 25th round matches of the Russian Championship 2020/21 are set to unfold, with selected ones being highlighted in the regular "Express of the Day" feature.

"Express match on April 11, 2021 featured a clash between Lokomotiv and Spartak"
"Express match on April 11, 2021 featured a clash between Lokomotiv and Spartak"

"On April 11, 2021, the Express reported on the Lokomotiv versus Spartak match"

With the Russian Championship 2020/21 entering its 25th round, two of the league's most formidable teams are set to face off on Sunday evening. The matches between FC Sochi and Zenit, and Lokomotiv and Spartak, promise to be exciting encounters.

First, let's look at the Sochi vs Zenit match, scheduled for 16:30 MSK at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi. Sochi has been on a five-match winning streak, but Zenit, currently leading the league, presents a formidable challenge. Zenit leads with a record of 15 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, and a goal difference of 55:21. Zenit has won four games and drawn five on away matches this season, with a goal difference of 14:9.

Interestingly, Sochi has not managed to win against Zenit in the Russian Premier League. However, Sochi's home record is particularly strong, with eight wins and four draws, and a goal difference of 26:8. The odds for Sochi with a handicap (+1.5) are currently 1.51 at Marathon BC.

Moving on to Lokomotiv and Spartak, both teams are currently in the top tier of the league. Lokomotiv has climbed to third place, with a record of 13 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses. In contrast, Spartak is in second place, with a record of 14 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses.

Lokomotiv has had fourteen games with "No Goals" as the outcome, while Spartak has remained "clean sheet" in only five matches. In fifteen (63%) matches, Lokomotiv played "Under 1.5" goals, contrasting with Spartak, who has hit "Over 1.5" goals in 15 games (60%). In 13 matches (54%), the "Over 2.5 Goals" combination played for Spartak.

The match between Lokomotiv and Spartak will take place at the RZD Arena in Moscow on April 11, 2021, at 19:00 MSK. The final odds for the match between Lokomotiv and Spartak are 2.38. The odds for the match total to be over 2.0 are 1.58.

Zenit, leading the league in terms of goal-scoring and defensive solidity, will be a tough opponent for Sochi. Meanwhile, the match between Lokomotiv and Spartak promises to be a closely contested battle. Both matches are highly anticipated and are expected to add excitement to the ongoing Russian Championship 2020/21.

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