FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Rostov, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Rostov — RFPL at RZD Arena.
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- FK Rostov 9 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Krasnodar | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 3 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | FK Spartak Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 5 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | FK Rubin Kazan | 9 | 12 |
| 7 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 9 | 12 |
| 8 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 9 | 11 |
| 9 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 9 | 11 |
| 10 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | FK Orenburg | 9 | 9 |
| 12 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 9 | 8 |
| 13 | FK Rostov | 9 | 8 |
| 14 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 9 | 7 |
| 15 | FK Rodina Moskva | 9 | 5 |
| 16 | FK Fakel Voronezh | 9 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | FK Rostov | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Sep | SS Lazio | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | FK Khimki | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Sep | FK Ural | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Sep | Olympique de Marseille | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 2–4 | L |
| 13 Sep | FK Krasnodar | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | FK Ural | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Lokomotiv Moskva | FK Rostov | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #13 |
| 7 | Points | 8 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 1 / 4 / 4 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 5 |
| 8 | Scored | 10 |
| 11 | Conceded | 18 |
| -3 | GD | -8 |
| 0.78 | PPG | 0.89 |
| 11% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
81%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 14th (7 pts). FK Rostov are 13th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Rostov
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Zelimkhan Bakaev | 1 G | 1 A |
| Sergey Pinyaev | 1 G |
FK Rostov
| Timur Suleimanov | 2 G | 1 A |
| Oumar Sako | 2 G | |
| Andrey Langovich | 1 G | 2 A |
| Ivan Komarov | 1 G | |
| Viktor Melekhin | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at RZD Arena as FK Lokomotiv Moskva face off against FK Rostov in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 9' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Konstantin Maradishvili makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 10' Konstantin Maradishvili with the second goal in the match!
- 15' Danila Sukhomlinov has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' FK Lokomotiv Moskva currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 31' What a moment for Gyrano Kerk! That strike on 31 puts his side firmly in control.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 41' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' It is a substitution in FK Lokomotiv Moskva team. Dmitrii Zhivoglyadov is replaced by Maksim Nenakhov on 46 minute.
- 51' A quiet spell here at RZD Arena. FK Rostov seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 66' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' A change in the FK Rostov ranks — Danila Sukhomlinov exits the field as Khoren Bayramyan enters on 67.
- 68' It’s a booking for FK Rostov player. Pontus Almqvist gets a Yellow card.
- 68' Another substitution for FK Lokomotiv Moskva to replace Francois Kamano by Rifat Zhemaletdinov on 68 minute.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Nikolai Poiarkov. He replaces Ihor Kalinin on 71 minute.
- 71' Khoren Bayramyan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 73' The referee has no hesitation. Pablo is booked for FK Lokomotiv Moskva — Yellow card on 73.
- 78' Another change for FK Lokomotiv Moskva made on 78 minute. Konstantin Maradishvili leaves to be changed by Vital Lisakovic.
- 83' Russia international Dmitrii Zhivoglyadov has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 88' Pablo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Lokomotiv Moskva so far.
- 89' The deadlock is broken! Dmitrii Poloz gets on the scoresheet on 89 minutes.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sergei Pesyakov.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FK Rostov to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 3
- 25
- 6
- 69
- 71
- 2
- 5
-
10
Faustino Anjorin ↓ Fedor Smolov 46'
- 8
- 53
Bench
-
9
Fedor Smolov ↑ 46'
-
17
Rifat Zhemaletdinov ↑ 68'
-
88
Vital Lisakovic ↑ 78'
- 94
-
24
Maksim Nenakhov ↑ 46'
- 45
- 60
- 75
- 73
- 66
Coach
Marko Nikolic
FK Rostov Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 7
- 15
-
13
Ihor Kalinin ↓ Nikolai Poiarkov 71'
- 4
- 27
- 55
- 11
- 76
- 8
- 16
Bench
- 5
- 23
- 10
- 1
-
19
Khoren Bayramyan ↑ 67'
- 22
- 25
-
71
Nikolai Poiarkov ↑ 71'
- 87
- 92
- 97
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kirill Shchetinin | 4 |
| Artem Dzyuba | 4 |
| Anton Miranchuk | 4 |
| Nikolay Komlichenko | 4 |
| Konstantin Maradishvili | 3 |
| Rifat Zhemaletdinov | 2 |
| Aleksey Batrakov | 2 |
| Jefferson Farfan | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2021-10-03
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–2
FK Rostov
L
2021-09-30
SS Lazio
2–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2021-09-25
FK Khimki
0–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
2021-09-20
FK Ural
0–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
2021-09-16
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
Olympique de Marseille
D
2021-09-11
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–0
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
FK Rostov xG
I would bet for:
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or FK Rostov 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Rostov win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or Draw
71%
Draw or FK Rostov
57%
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or FK Rostov
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Handicap | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers | Push | FK Rostov covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.