FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Rubin Kazan, RFPL 2023-24 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 (2026/27)
- FK Rubin Kazan 30 games · 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Jun | FK Torpedo Moskva | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 May | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 4–2 | W |
| 20 May | FK Fakel Voronezh | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | PFK Sochi | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 May | FK Ufa | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 May | FK Ural | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 May | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Apr | PFK Sochi | H | 0–6 | L |
| 24 Apr | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 1–0 | W |
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
FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts). FK Rubin Kazan are 8th (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FK Lokomotiv Moskva to score. At the same time, FK Rubin Kazan does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 3' What a moment for Mirlind Daku! That strike on 3 puts his side firmly in control.
- 8' Artem Karpukas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 355 appearances.
- 13' Dmitriy Kabutov is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Rubin Kazan tonight.
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 21' The referee calls foul for Artem Dzyuba. He receives a card.
- 23' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nair Tiknizyan makes it 1-1.
- 28' FK Rubin Kazan are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' Sergey Pinyaev has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Lokomotiv Moskva side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 43' FK Rubin Kazan have won 211 goals from 208 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 48' Maksim Nenakhov, a Russia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' Another substitution for FK Lokomotiv Moskva to replace Rifat Zhemaletdinov by Anton Miranchuk on 57 minute.
- 58' Sensational shot from Joel Fameyeh. FK Rubin Kazan is back in the lead.
- 63' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Lokomotiv Moskva and FK Rubin Kazan are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 67' FK Rubin Kazan ring the changes. Ilya Rozhkov has done his job and it is now time for Rustam Ashurmatov to step up.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aleksey Gritsaenko on 72.
- 72' Another change for FK Lokomotiv Moskva made on 72 minute. Sergey Pinyaev leaves to be changed by Mario Mitaj.
- 76' Mirlind Daku makes way for Merabi Uridia at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Rubin Kazan.
- 81' 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.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Ilya Samoshnikov. He replaces Maksim Nenakhov on 85 minute.
- 87' Wilson Isidor doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2-2 FK Rubin Kazan.
Lineups
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 17
- 71
- 15
- 3
- 24
- 22
-
19
Sergey Pinyaev ↓ Mario Mitaj 72'
- 93
- 85
- 6
Bench
-
10
Wilson Isidor ↑ 72'
-
11
Anton Miranchuk ↑ 57'
- 1
- 69
- 94
- 5
-
77
Ilya Samoshnikov ↑ 85'
- 45
-
8
Vladislav Sarveli ↑ 85'
-
12
Mario Mitaj ↑ 72'
- 53
- 59
FK Rubin Kazan Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 20
- 15
-
–
Mirlind Daku ↓ Merabi Uridia 76'
- 27
- 22
- 4
- –
- 33
- 70
- 51
Bench
- 7
- 66
- 23
- 9
- 85
- 99
- 18
- 2
- 12
-
5
Rustam Ashurmatov ↑ 67'
-
91
Merabi Uridia ↑ 76'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 4 |
| Anton Miranchuk | 3 |
| Fedor Smolov | 2 |
| Vladislav Ignatjev | 2 |
| Anders Dreyer | 2 |
| German Onugkha | 2 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
| Grzegorz Krychowiak | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2023-07-22
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–2
FK Rubin Kazan
D
2023-06-03
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–1
FK Torpedo Moskva
W
2023-05-28
FK Dinamo Moskva
2–4
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2023-05-20
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Fakel Voronezh
W
2023-05-14
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
1–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
2023-05-08
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–0
PFK Sochi
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.9
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
FK Rubin Kazan xG
I would bet for:
FK Lokomotiv Moskva to win 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or Draw
82%
Draw or FK Rubin Kazan
41%
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or FK Rubin Kazan
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
10.1%
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
3%
4 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Handicap | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers | Push | FK Rubin Kazan covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 23% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
FK Rubin Kazan keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.