FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Rubin Kazan, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Rubin Kazan — RFPL at RZD Arena.
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 pts (2025/26)
- FK Rubin Kazan 30 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Vladislav Bezborodov
- Referee Sergey Ivanov
- Referee Aleksey Shiryaev
- Referee Andrey Vereteshkin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 4–0 | W |
| 04 May | PFK Arsenal Tula | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Apr | FK Yenisey Krasnoyarsk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | FK Rostov | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 0–4 | L |
| 03 May | FK Orenburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | FK Ufa | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | FK Ural | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Lokomotiv Moskva | FK Rubin Kazan | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #8 |
| 53 | Points | 43 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 14 / 11 / 5 | W / D / L | 11 / 10 / 9 |
| 54 | Scored | 29 |
| 39 | Conceded | 30 |
| +15 | GD | -1 |
| 1.77 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 47% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
47%
Clean Sheets
FK Rubin Kazan this season
FK Rubin Kazan this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts). FK Rubin Kazan are 8th (43 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 Rubin Kazan
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/3
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at RZD Arena as FK Lokomotiv Moskva face off against FK Rubin Kazan in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 3' Anton Miranchuk makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are in front.
- 3' The referee shows FK Rubin Kazan player a Yellow card on 3.
- 8' A quiet spell here at RZD Arena. FK Lokomotiv Moskva seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Fedor Smolov is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Rubin Kazan needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' 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.
- 25' FK Rubin Kazan is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Lokomotiv Moskva that had 355 games and scored 378 goals.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Vedran Corluka made 355 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' Rifat Zhemaletdinov has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' 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 Ivan Konovalov suffering a number of foals already.
- 50' Georgia international Saba Kvirkvelia has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' It’s a booking for FK Rubin Kazan player. Vyacheslav Podberezkin gets a Red card.
- 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 65' Aleksei Miranchuk needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 8 Yellow cards this season.
- 66' Rifat Zhemaletdinov picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 71' FK Rubin Kazan seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 73' GOAL! Grzegorz Krychowiak scores on 73. Assisted by Aleksey Miranchuk
- 74' Vitaliy Ustinov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danil Stepanov on 74 minute.
- 78' FK Lokomotiv Moskva ring the changes. Aleksey Miranchuk has done his job and it is now time for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to step up.
- 79' A moment of madness from Artur Sagitov on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Rubin Kazan will be frustrated.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Maciej Rybus argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 87' Magnificent from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia! That is 59 goals in 355 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 88' Benedikt Howedes makes way for Ivan Lapshov at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 90' Brian Idowu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vladislav Ignatyev on 90 minute.
- With this win, FK Lokomotiv Moskva is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 9
- 1
- 7
- 31
-
5
Benedikt Howedes ↓ Ivan Lapshov 88'
- 14
- 59
- 20
- 33
- 96
Bench
- 4
-
3
Brian Idowu ↑ 90'
- 18
- 17
- 77
- 30
- 69
- 24
-
42
Ivan Lapshov ↑ 88'
-
21
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ↑ 78'
- 37
Coach
Yury Semin
FK Rubin Kazan Lineups
Starting XI
- 88
-
10
Dmitrii Poloz ↓ Artur Sagitov 78'
- 80
- 3
- 19
- 15
- 7
- 5
- 23
- 6
- 69
Bench
-
18
Pavel Mogilevets ↑ 74'
- 21
-
91
Vitaliy Ustinov ↑ 74'
- 77
-
65
Artur Sagitov ↑ 78'
- 8
- 50
- 9
- 41
- 38
Coach
Kurban Berdyev
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 4 |
| Anton Miranchuk | 3 |
| Vladislav Ignatjev | 2 |
| Anders Dreyer | 2 |
| German Onugkha | 2 |
| Fedor Smolov | 2 |
| Grzegorz Krychowiak | 1 |
| Nair Tiknizyan | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2019-05-10
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
4–0
FK Rubin Kazan
W
2019-05-04
PFK Arsenal Tula
2–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2019-04-28
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–1
FK Yenisey Krasnoyarsk
W
2019-04-24
FK Rostov
1–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2019-04-20
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
PFC CSKA Moskva
D
2019-04-13
RFK Akhmat Grozny
1–3
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
FK Rubin Kazan Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.64
FK Rubin Kazan xG
I would bet for:
FK Lokomotiv Moskva to win 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or Draw
87%
Draw or FK Rubin Kazan
34%
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or FK Rubin Kazan
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14%
1 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
9.8%
3 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 1
6%
4 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.1%
2 – 2
2.8%
1 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Handicap | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers | Push | FK Rubin Kazan covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 25% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
FK Rubin Kazan keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.