FK Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — RFPL at Rostov Arena.
- FK Rostov 30 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 4–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Mar | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | PFK Sochi | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | FK Rostov | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Apr | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Mar | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | FK Khimki | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Nov | SS Lazio | H | 0–3 | L |
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
FK Rostov are 10th (33 pts). FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FK Rostov is hosting FK Lokomotiv Moskva for another epic battle.
- 5' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Dmitrii Zhivoglyadov has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' FK Rostov are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Lokomotiv Moskva backline.
- 20' 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 Konstantin Maradishvili suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Maksim Osipenko is having his name booked by the referee on 30.
- 31' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Wilson Isidor on 31 minutes.
- 33' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kirill Shchetinin makes it 1-0.
- 34' Goal! Kirill Shchetinin scores his 11 goal in 364 matches.
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Nair Tiknizyan is booked for FK Lokomotiv Moskva — Red card on 36.
- 38' It’s a booking for FK Lokomotiv Moskva player. Nair Tiknizyan gets a Red card.
- 42' Maciej Rybus is replacing Maksim Petrov for the FK Lokomotiv Moskva side.
- 43' The Russia Maksim Osipenko breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 3-0!
- 46' Jan Kuchta makes way for Konstantin Maradishvili at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 60' FK Rostov ring the changes. Roman Tugarev has done his job and it is now time for Aleksandr Selyava to step up.
- 61' A stunning finish from Dmitrii Poloz — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 63' Gyrano Kerk is replacing Rifat Zhemaletdinov for the FK Lokomotiv Moskva side.
- 67' A moment of madness from Dmitrii Zhivoglyadov on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Lokomotiv Moskva will be frustrated.
- 69' Nikolay Komlichenko adds to his 0 season tally! FK Rostov lead 5-0 — and this changes everything.
- 70' Nikolay Komlichenko with the second goal in the match!
- 75' FK Lokomotiv Moskva fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 80' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Rostov and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 81' GOAL! Wilson Isidor fires home to make it 6-1!
- 86' Nikolai Poiarkov is replacing Viktor Melekhin for the FK Rostov side.
- 90' Another substitution for FK Rostov to replace Kirill Shchetinin by Danila Sukhomlinov on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FK Rostov players.
Lineups
FK Rostov Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 7
- 23
- 15
- 19
-
27
Nikolay Komlichenko ↓ Ali Sowe 86'
- 55
- 45
- 87
- 92
- 88
Bench
- 1
- 13
-
22
Ali Sowe ↑ 86'
- 4
- 69
- 25
-
71
Nikolai Poiarkov ↑ 86'
-
76
Danila Sukhomlinov ↑ 90'
- 29
- 90
- 77
-
38
Aleksandr Selyava ↑ 60'
Coach
Valeri Karpin
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 16
- 6
- 17
- 71
- 2
- 8
- 9
- 18
- 53
-
73
Maksim Petrov ↓ Maciej Rybus 42'
Bench
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↑ 63'
- 1
-
31
Maciej Rybus ↑ 42'
- 69
- 94
-
5
Konstantin Maradishvili ↑ 46'
- 24
- 74
-
75
Sergey Babkin ↑ 46'
- 54
- 93
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikolay Komlichenko | 4 |
| Kirill Shchetinin | 4 |
| Artem Dzyuba | 4 |
| Anton Miranchuk | 4 |
| Konstantin Maradishvili | 3 |
| Eldor Shomurodov | 2 |
| Grzegorz Krychowiak | 2 |
| Rifat Zhemaletdinov | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Rostov Form
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2022-04-10
FK Rostov
4–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2022-04-02
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2022-03-19
RFK Akhmat Grozny
2–3
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2022-03-12
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–2
PFC CSKA Moskva
L
2022-03-06
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–2
FK Khimki
W
2021-11-25
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0–3
SS Lazio
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61
FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
FK Rostov or FK Lokomotiv Moskva 75% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Rostov win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
FK Rostov or Draw
68%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
57%
FK Rostov or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Rostov win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.5%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FK Rostov
| Handicap | FK Rostov covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

