Lokomotiv Novosibirsk - Zenit St. Petersburg: our prediction

Zenit St. Petersburg shows better form as a favorite (60% wins) and an overall win rate of 50% in the last 10 matches. Lokomotiv, despite a good win rate as an underdog (40%), tends to lose more often (60% losses). Zenit has the psychological and statistical advantage.

Both teams have shown a tendency to lose sets when they are favorites, suggesting close matches and potentially fewer points. Additionally, the fact that Zenit often wins in 3 sets (100% as favorite) indicates efficient matches and fewer total points. The under 188.5 seems a consistent option.