FK Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — RFPL at Rostov Arena.
- FK Rostov 30 games · 33 pts (2025/26)
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Adlan Khatuev
- Referee R. Abusuev
- Referee Vitaly Meshkov
- Referee Pavel Kukuyan
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 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | FK Orenburg | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Apr | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | FK Ufa | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Mar | FK Ural | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 07 Apr | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Mar | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | FK Krasnodar | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Rostov | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #3 |
| 33 | Points | 53 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 8 / 9 / 13 | W / D / L | 14 / 11 / 5 |
| 25 | Scored | 54 |
| 32 | Conceded | 39 |
| -7 | GD | +15 |
| 1.10 | PPG | 1.77 |
| 27% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
81%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Rostov are 10th (33 pts). FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rostov
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FK Rostov and FK Lokomotiv Moskva is underway.
- 5' Jefferson Farfan makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are in front.
- 7' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jefferson Farfan.
- 12' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 17' FK Rostov currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aleksey Miranchuk on 20 minutes.
- 25' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Baktiyor Zainutdinov on 25 minutes.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Ivelin Popov is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Rostov tonight.
- 39' What a moment for Aleksey Ionov! That strike on 39 puts his side firmly in control.
- 44' FK Lokomotiv Moskva started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
- 49' Over 49 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 54' FK Lokomotiv Moskva has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 59' Ivan Novoseltsev has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 60' FK Rostov player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 65' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 68' The crowd applauds Baktiyor Zainutdinov as he leaves the pitch. Danil Glebov steps in for FK Rostov.
- 73' Miha Mevlja needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 8 Yellow cards this season.
- 77' The referee calls foul for Danil Glebov. He receives a Yellow card.
- 81' Konstantin Pliev has so much to prove this time. He replaces Arseniy Logashov on 81 minute.
- 82' Aleksey Ionov makes way for Bjorn Sigurdarson at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Rostov.
- 83' Sensational shot from Jefferson Farfan. FK Lokomotiv Moskva is back in the lead.
- 88' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Rostov must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' The referee shows FK Lokomotiv Moskva player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' The FK Lokomotiv Moskva bench stirs into life. Jefferson Farfan is withdrawn and Eder gets his opportunity.
- It finishes all square. FK Rostov and FK Lokomotiv Moskva share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
FK Rostov Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 25
- 30
- 84
- 10
- 11
- 80
- 28
- 24
- 8
- 19
Bench
-
9
Bjorn Sigurðarson ↑ 82'
- 5
- 31
- 92
-
15
Danil Glebov ↑ 68'
-
33
Konstantin Pliev ↑ 81'
Coach
Valeriy Karpin
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
- 7
- 31
-
8
Jefferson Farfan ↓ Eder 90'
- 5
- 59
- 23
- 33
- 6
- 96
Bench
- 9
- 4
- 18
- 17
- 77
- 84
- 30
- 69
-
24
Eder ↑ 90'
- 42
- 21
Coach
Yury Semin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikolay Komlichenko | 4 |
| Kirill Shchetinin | 4 |
| Artem Dzyuba | 4 |
| Anton Miranchuk | 4 |
| Konstantin Maradishvili | 3 |
| Aleksey Batrakov | 2 |
| Jefferson Farfan | 2 |
| Ronaldo | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Rostov Form
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
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
2019-04-07
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2019-03-30
FK Dinamo Moskva
0–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2019-03-17
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Krasnodar
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06
FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
FK Rostov or Draw
52%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
75%
FK Rostov or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.9%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
5.8%
1 – 0
5.8%
1 – 3
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — FK Rostov
| Handicap | FK Rostov covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 23% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.