Sunday , 16 August 2026

FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Rostov, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2024-25
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3 – 2
Full Time
FK Rostov
Sun 25 Aug 2024 · 17:00 UTC RZD-Arena 8,626 HT 45' · FT 45'
Aleksey Batrakov 10' 1–0
1–1 13' Ronaldo
Ilya Samoshnikov 37' 2–1
Nair Tiknizyan 46' 3–1
3–2 90+6' Ronaldo
Y 41' Konstantin Kuchaev
Vadim Rakov 67' Y
Artem Karpukas 72' Y
Y 90' Danil Glebov

Overview

Match Preview

FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Rostov — RFPL at RZD-Arena.

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

8
4
4
FK Lokomotiv Moskva 16 games · Avg 3.3 goals FK Rostov
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-25 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 3–2 FK Rostov 2024-05-06 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 1–0 FK Rostov 2023-10-28 FK Rostov 1–0 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2023-03-04 FK Rostov 1–3 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2022-07-24 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2–2 FK Rostov

Recent Form

FK Lokomotiv Moskva
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug FK Rostov H 3–2 W
18 Aug PFC CSKA Moskva A 1–0 W
10 Aug FK Dinamo Makhachkala H 2–0 W
04 Aug RFK Akhmat Grozny A 5–0 W
27 Jul FK Dinamo Moskva A 1–3 L
20 Jul FK Akron Tolyatti H 3–2 W
FK Rostov
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug FK Lokomotiv Moskva A 2–3 L
17 Aug FK Orenburg H 3–2 W
09 Aug FK Rubin Kazan H 1–1 D
03 Aug FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg A 0–5 L
26 Jul PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara A 3–1 W
20 Jul PFC CSKA Moskva H 0–0 D

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)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts). FK Rostov are 10th (33 pts).

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' FK Rostov are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' The deadlock is broken! Aleksey Batrakov gets on the scoresheet on 10 minutes.
  • 13' Ronaldo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 13 minutes.
  • 18' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 23' Maksim Nenakhov is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Lokomotiv Moskva so far.
  • 28' A quiet spell here at RZD-Arena. FK Lokomotiv Moskva seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 37' What composure from Ilya Samoshnikov! The Russia international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 41' A moment of madness from Konstantin Kuchaev on 41 minutes earns him a card. FK Rostov will be frustrated.
  • 46' Goal! Nair Tiknizyan scores his 14 goal in 398 matches.
  • 51' With 1 assists to his name this season, Egor Golenkov is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
  • 56' It looks like no one’s ball. FK Rostov is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 60' Another change for FK Lokomotiv Moskva made on 60 minute. Dmitry Vorobyev leaves to be changed by Timur Suleimanov.
  • 65' 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.
  • 67' FK Lokomotiv Moskva player sees a card in front of him.
  • 68' A change in the FK Rostov ranks — Ilya Vakhania exits the field as Egor Golenkov enters on 68.
  • 72' Poor challenge from Artem Karpukas. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 75' Artiom Timofeev has so much to prove this time. He replaces Artem Karpukas on 75 minute.
  • 78' Another change for FK Rostov made on 78 minute. Andrey Langovich leaves to be changed by German Ignatov.
  • 83' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 88' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FK Lokomotiv Moskva winning 50% of all matches.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Aleksey Batrakov as he leaves the pitch. Vladislav Sarveli steps in for FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Danil Glebov. He receives a card.
  • The points are shared — FK Lokomotiv Moskva 3-2 FK Rostov. Honours even.

Lineups

FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mikhail Galaktionov

FK Rostov Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Valeriy Karpin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-08-25 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 3–2 FK Rostov 2024-05-06 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 1–0 FK Rostov 2023-10-28 FK Rostov 1–0 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2023-03-04 FK Rostov 1–3 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2022-07-24 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2–2 FK Rostov

FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form

2024-08-25 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 3–2 FK Rostov W 2024-08-18 PFC CSKA Moskva 0–1 FK Lokomotiv Moskva W 2024-08-10 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2–0 FK Dinamo Makhachkala W 2024-08-04 RFK Akhmat Grozny 0–5 FK Lokomotiv Moskva W 2024-07-27 FK Dinamo Moskva 3–1 FK Lokomotiv Moskva L 2024-07-20 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 3–2 FK Akron Tolyatti W

FK Rostov Form

2024-08-25 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 3–2 FK Rostov L 2024-08-17 FK Rostov 3–2 FK Orenburg W 2024-08-09 FK Rostov 1–1 FK Rubin Kazan D 2024-08-03 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 5–0 FK Rostov L 2024-07-26 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 1–3 FK Rostov W 2024-07-20 FK Rostov 0–0 PFC CSKA Moskva D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.15 FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 FK Rostov xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 63% + FK Lokomotiv Moskva to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Lokomotiv Moskva60% Draw22% FK Rostov18%
Actual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

FK Lokomotiv Moskva or Draw
82%
Draw or FK Rostov
40%
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or FK Rostov
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FK Lokomotiv Moskva43% Draw40% FK Rostov17%
Actual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — FK Lokomotiv Moskva

Handicap FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers Push FK Rostov covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 18% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 22% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.