FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Fakel Voronezh, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Fakel Voronezh — RFPL at RZD-Arena.
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
- FK Fakel Voronezh 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 30 | 68 |
| 2 | FK Krasnodar | 30 | 66 |
| 3 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 30 | 53 |
| 4 | FK Spartak Moskva | 30 | 52 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 30 | 51 |
| 6 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 30 | 46 |
| 7 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 30 | 45 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 30 | 43 |
| 9 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 30 | 37 |
| 10 | FK Rostov | 30 | 33 |
| 11 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 30 | 32 |
| 12 | FK Orenburg | 30 | 29 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 30 | 27 |
| 14 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 30 | 26 |
| 15 | FK Nizhny Novgorod | 30 | 23 |
| 16 | PFK Sochi | 30 | 22 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | FK Fakel Voronezh | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | FK Khimki | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | FK Khimki | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Oct | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Oct | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Sep | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FK Lokomotiv Moskva and FK Fakel Voronezh get this one started.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Lokomotiv Moskva and FK Fakel Voronezh are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Edgar Sevikyan made 278 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Nair Tiknizyan suffering a number of foals already.
- 24' Controversy at the stadium! Igor Kalinin argues furiously but the card stands.
- 29' What a moment for Aleksey Batrakov! That strike on 29 puts his side firmly in control.
- 34' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against FK Fakel Voronezh's 3-5-2 shape.
- 39' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dmitry Pyatibratov will be considering his options from the bench.
- 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' It is a substitution in FK Fakel Voronezh team. Thabo Cele is replaced by Vyacheslav Yakimov on 46 minute.
- 51' Maksim Nenakhov is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Lokomotiv Moskva tonight.
- 56' Vyacheslav Yakimov has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 59' FK Lokomotiv Moskva make a change. Artem Karpukas trudges off to be replaced by Vladislav Sarveli on 59 minutes.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Evgeniy Markov. He replaces Dylan Mertens on 60 minute.
- 65' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Lokomotiv Moskva must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 71' FK Lokomotiv Moskva manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dmitry Vorobyev is hanging Timur Suleimanov on the field on 71 minute.
- 73' Ilya Samoshnikov was booked on 73.
- 75' Aleksey Batrakov has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 75.
- 76' FK Fakel Voronezh manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andrey Ivlev is hanging Irakli Kvekveskiri on the field on 76 minute.
- 80' That is a card for FK Lokomotiv Moskva. Dmitry Barinov will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Evgeniy Markov makes it 1-1.
- 89' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 90' Fresh legs for FK Lokomotiv Moskva! Artiom Timofeev comes on to replace Vladislav Sarveli.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FK Lokomotiv Moskva take all three points.
Lineups
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
-
71
Nair Tiknizyan ↓ Vadim Rakov 71'
- 23
- 99
- 24
- 77
- 22
-
7
Edgar Sevikyan ↓ Sergey Pinyaev 59'
- 93
- 6
- 83
Bench
-
10
Dmitry Vorobyev ↑ 71'
- 45
-
8
Vladislav Sarveli ↑ 59'
- 1
-
9
Sergey Pinyaev ↑ 59'
- 85
- 59
-
27
Vadim Rakov ↑ 71'
- 94
- 14
- 16
Coach
Mikhail Galaktionov
FK Fakel Voronezh Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 72
- 10
- 13
- 9
- 33
- 7
- 1
- 21
-
5
Thabo Cele ↓ Vyacheslav Yakimov 46'
- 4
-
6
Dylan Mertens ↓ Evgeniy Markov 60'
Bench
- 31
- 22
-
20
Evgeniy Markov ↑ 60'
-
23
Vyacheslav Yakimov ↑ 46'
- 92
- 88
-
11
Nichita Motpan ↑ 46'
- 47
-
64
Andrey Ivlev ↑ 76'
- 8
- 77
-
17
Nikolay Giorgobiani ↑ 46'
Coach
Dmitry Pyatibratov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nair Tiknizyan | 2 |
| Evgeniy Markov | 2 |
| Timur Suleimanov | 2 |
| Aleksey Batrakov | 2 |
| Artem Dzyuba | 1 |
| Sergey Pinyaev | 1 |
| Dmitry Vorobyev | 1 |
| Irakli Kvekveskiri | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2024-11-09
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–1
FK Fakel Voronezh
W
2024-11-02
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Rubin Kazan
W
2024-10-27
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
2024-10-19
FK Khimki
2–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2024-10-06
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
W
2024-09-28
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–1
FK Spartak Moskva
W
FK Fakel Voronezh Form
2024-11-09
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–1
FK Fakel Voronezh
L
2024-11-03
FK Fakel Voronezh
1–1
FK Khimki
D
2024-10-26
PFC CSKA Moskva
0–0
FK Fakel Voronezh
D
2024-10-18
RFK Akhmat Grozny
2–3
FK Fakel Voronezh
W
2024-10-06
FK Fakel Voronezh
1–1
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
D
2024-09-27
FK Fakel Voronezh
0–0
FK Rubin Kazan
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.5
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
FK Fakel Voronezh xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or Draw
79%
Draw or FK Fakel Voronezh
48%
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or FK Fakel Voronezh
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Handicap | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers | Push | FK Fakel Voronezh covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 23% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
FK Fakel Voronezh keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

