FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg — RFPL at RZD-Arena.
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
- FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 30 games · 68 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
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-05
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2024-10-27
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2023-12-03
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2023-09-24
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2023-04-09
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–2
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Mar | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 1–5 | L |
| 15 Mar | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Feb | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Mar | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | FK Fakel Voronezh | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Dec | FK Akron Tolyatti | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Lokomotiv Moskva | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #1 |
| 53 | Points | 68 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 14 / 11 / 5 | W / D / L | 20 / 8 / 2 |
| 54 | Scored | 53 |
| 39 | Conceded | 19 |
| +15 | GD | +34 |
| 1.77 | PPG | 2.27 |
| 47% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts). FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are 1st (68 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. FK Lokomotiv Moskva host FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg — let the battle begin!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg that had 394 games and scored 534 goals.
- 10' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg backline.
- 15' Russia international Danila Godyaev has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Wilmar Barrios needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 25' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Lokomotiv Moskva and FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 32' The referee has no hesitation. Maksim Nenakhov is booked for FK Lokomotiv Moskva — card on 32.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' 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.
- 46' Another substitution for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg to replace Ognjen Mimovic by Nuraly Alip on 46 minute.
- 49' Evgeni Morozov makes way for Lucas Fasson at the 49 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 54' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Lokomotiv Moskva side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 59' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 59.
- 62' GOAL! Aleksey Batrakov fires home to make it 1-0!
- 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 69' A tactical swap from FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg — Maksim Glushenkov on, Luciano Gondou off on 69 minutes.
- 74' Ognjen Mimovic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 79' The travelling FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 81' That is a card for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg. Pedrinho Santos will be fuming at that decision.
- 83' Timur Suleimanov gets the nod from FK Lokomotiv Moskva. He replaces Dmitry Vorobyev and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Aleksandr Sobolev adds to his 4 season tally! FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 90' A moment of madness from Dmitry Barinov on 90 minutes earns him a card. FK Lokomotiv Moskva will be frustrated.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 23
- 10
- 24
- 77
- 45
- 1
- 9
-
85
Evgeni Morozov ↓ Lucas Fasson 49'
- 6
- 83
- 90
Bench
- 5
- 71
-
99
Timur Suleimanov ↑ 83'
-
3
Lucas Fasson ↑ 49'
- 22
-
8
Vladislav Sarveli ↑ 83'
- 7
- 93
- 59
- 27
- 94
- 16
Coach
Mikhail Galaktionov
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 30
- 3
- 8
- 5
- 27
- 17
- 11
- 25
- 32
- 1
-
70
Ognjen Mimovic ↓ Nuraly Alip 46'
Bench
- 6
- 21
- 77
- 41
- 16
-
7
Aleksandr Sobolev ↑ 83'
- 14
-
28
Nuraly Alip ↑ 46'
-
67
Maksim Glushenkov ↑ 69'
- 4
- 2
-
24
Pedrinho Santos ↑ 46'
Coach
Sergey Semak
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Sergeev | 5 |
| Artem Dzyuba | 3 |
| Maksim Glushenkov | 3 |
| Sardar Azmoun | 3 |
| Fedor Smolov | 3 |
| Andrei Mostovoi | 2 |
| Claudinho | 2 |
| Wendel | 2 |
Head to Head
2025-04-05
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2024-10-27
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2023-12-03
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2023-09-24
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2023-04-09
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–2
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2025-04-05
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2025-03-28
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
5–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2025-03-15
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–1
FK Dinamo Moskva
W
2025-03-07
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
RFK Akhmat Grozny
D
2025-02-28
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
1–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
2024-12-08
FK Krasnodar
0–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form
2025-04-05
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2025-03-30
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
4–0
FK Rubin Kazan
W
2025-03-16
FK Spartak Moskva
2–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
L
2025-03-08
FK Fakel Voronezh
0–2
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
2025-03-01
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
0–0
PFC CSKA Moskva
D
2024-12-07
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–2
FK Akron Tolyatti
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
I would bet for:
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or Draw
63%
Draw or FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
65%
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Handicap | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers | Push | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 21% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

