FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Rostov, RFPL 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Rostov — RFPL at RZD Arena.
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 pts (2025/26)
- FK Rostov 30 games · 33 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul | FK Rostov | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Jul | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 3–3 | D |
| 08 May | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 May | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Jul | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 0–4 | L |
| 14 May | FK Khimki | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 May | FK Ufa | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Apr | FK Krasnodar | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Lokomotiv Moskva | FK Rostov | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #10 |
| 53 | Points | 33 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 14 / 11 / 5 | W / D / L | 8 / 9 / 13 |
| 54 | Scored | 25 |
| 39 | Conceded | 32 |
| +15 | GD | -7 |
| 1.77 | PPG | 1.10 |
| 47% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
81%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
27%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts). FK Rostov are 10th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Rostov
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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.
- 4' FK Rostov is taking the lead after the goal scored by Nikolay Komlichenko on 4.
- 9' FK Rostov started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 9.
- 14' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 19' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gyrano Kerk, as he is very good at scoring at RZD Arena with 5 goals in the last 4 games.
- 24' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Josef Zinnbauer will be considering his options from the bench.
- 29' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' Dmitrii Poloz has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 30.
- 34' Poor challenge from Danila Prokhin. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 35' The deadlock is broken! Anton Miranchuk gets on the scoresheet on 35 minutes.
- 36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Anton Miranchuk.
- 41' Danil Glebov is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Rostov so far.
- 46' Stanislav Magkeev is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lucas Fasson at the 46 minute mark.
- 50' Alexis Beka Beka has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 50.
- 55' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Lokomotiv Moskva side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 60' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Lokomotiv Moskva in their trying to find a way past FK Rostov's compact .
- 63' Fresh legs for FK Lokomotiv Moskva! Nair Tiknizyan comes on to replace Maksim Nenakhov.
- 64' Another substitution for FK Lokomotiv Moskva to replace Maksim Nenakhov by Nair Tiknizyan on 64 minute.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Alexis Beka Beka argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 68' Another change for FK Lokomotiv Moskva made on 68 minute. Francois Kamano leaves to be changed by Daniil Kulikov.
- 73' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 78' Egor Golenkov gets the nod from FK Rostov. He replaces Dmitrii Poloz and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' A tactical swap from FK Lokomotiv Moskva — Konstantin Maradishvili on, Wilson Isidor off on 83 minutes.
- 84' FK Rostov manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andrey Langovich is hanging Aleksandr Silyanov on the field on 84 minute.
- 88' FK Rostov is taking the lead after the goal scored by Daniil Utkin on 88.
- 90' FK Lokomotiv Moskva player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 10
- 25
- 16
-
11
Anton Miranchuk ↓ Ivan Ignatjev 83'
- 6
- 2
- 8
- 3
- 24
- 53
Bench
- 1
-
69
Daniil Kulikov ↑ 68'
-
71
Nair Tiknizyan ↑ 64'
-
9
Ivan Ignatjev ↑ 83'
-
5
Konstantin Maradishvili ↑ 83'
-
4
Stanislav Magkeev ↑ 46'
- 60
- 18
- 75
- 73
- 93
- 77
Coach
Josef Zinnbauer
FK Rostov Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
-
7
Dmitrii Poloz ↓ Egor Golenkov 78'
- 23
- 15
- 28
- 47
- 27
- 18
- 55
- 45
Bench
- 1
-
19
Khoren Bayramyan ↑ 46'
- 5
-
69
Egor Golenkov ↑ 78'
- 29
-
87
Andrey Langovich ↑ 84'
-
92
Viktor Melekhin ↑ 78'
- 77
- 88
- 38
- 89
- 78
Coach
Valeri Karpin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikolay Komlichenko | 4 |
| Kirill Shchetinin | 4 |
| Artem Dzyuba | 4 |
| Anton Miranchuk | 4 |
| Konstantin Maradishvili | 3 |
| Eldor Shomurodov | 2 |
| Grzegorz Krychowiak | 2 |
| Rifat Zhemaletdinov | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2022-07-24
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–2
FK Rostov
D
2022-07-17
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
2022-05-21
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
0–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2022-05-14
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–3
FK Dinamo Moskva
D
2022-05-08
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Rubin Kazan
W
2022-05-04
FK Krasnodar
1–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
FK Rostov xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or Draw
74%
Draw or FK Rostov
52%
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or FK Rostov
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Handicap | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers | Push | FK Rostov covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

