FK Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, RFPL 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — RFPL at Rostov Arena.
- FK Rostov 14 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 14 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 14 | 31 |
| 2 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | FK Spartak Moskva | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | FK Krasnodar | 14 | 26 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 14 | 26 |
| 6 | FK Rostov | 14 | 19 |
| 7 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 14 | 18 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 14 | 18 |
| 9 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 14 | 17 |
| 10 | FK Orenburg | 14 | 17 |
| 11 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 14 | 16 |
| 12 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 14 | 12 |
| 14 | FK Rodina Moskva | 14 | 12 |
| 15 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 14 | 11 |
| 16 | FK Fakel Voronezh | 14 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Nov | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Oct | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | FK Fakel Voronezh | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Oct | FK Ural | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | FK Rostov | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | FK Ural | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Oct | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Oct | FK Torpedo Moskva | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Rostov | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #15 |
| 19 | Points | 11 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 5 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 5 / 7 |
| 19 | Scored | 16 |
| 20 | Conceded | 21 |
| -1 | GD | -5 |
| 1.36 | PPG | 0.79 |
| 36% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
22%
Clean Sheets
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Rostov are 6th (19 pts). FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 15th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rostov
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/3
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Rostov
| Timur Suleimanov | 3 G | 2 A |
| Ivan Komarov | 3 G | |
| Andrey Langovich | 2 G | 4 A |
| Oumar Sako | 2 G | 1 A |
| Viktor Melekhin | 1 G |
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Nikolay Komlichenko | 3 G | 1 A |
| Nikolai Titkov | 3 G | 1 A |
| Zelimkhan Bakaev | 1 G | 1 A |
| Sergey Pinyaev | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: FK Rostov gets underway.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The 27-year-old Maksim Nenakhov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Lokomotiv Moskva needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Konstantin Maradishvili has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 25' FK Rostov are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' FK Rostov are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Lokomotiv Moskva backline.
- 33' What a strike from Artem Dzyuba! The score is 0-1.
- 34' A moment of madness from Ivan Kuzmichev on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Lokomotiv Moskva will be frustrated.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 44' FK Rostov currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' Aleksey Mironov is replacing Aleksandr Selyava for the FK Rostov side.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nikolay Komlichenko on 54.
- 55' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nikolay Komlichenko.
- 57' Magnificent from Artem Dzyuba! That is 114 goals in 105 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 58' Artem Dzyuba makes a hat-trick on 58.
- 60' Dmitrii Barinov is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 61' That is a Yellow card for FK Lokomotiv Moskva. Dmitrii Barinov will be fuming at that decision.
- 64' Magnificent from Artem Dzyuba! That is 114 goals in 105 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 69' 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.
- 71' Another substitution for FK Rostov to replace Daniil Utkin by Ivan Komarov on 71 minute.
- 72' Andrey Langovich gets the nod from FK Rostov. He replaces Aleksandr Silyanov and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' The crowd applauds Daniil Utkin as he leaves the pitch. Ivan Komarov steps in for FK Rostov.
- 74' FK Rostov make a change. Khoren Bayramyan trudges off to be replaced by Dmitrii Poloz on 74 minutes.
- 75' Fresh legs for FK Lokomotiv Moskva! Ivan Ignatjev comes on to replace Artem Dzyuba.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Maksim Glushenkov is booked for FK Lokomotiv Moskva — Yellow card on 77.
- 79' FK Lokomotiv Moskva make a change. Francois Kamano trudges off to be replaced by Vadim Rakov on 79 minutes.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Vadim Rakov. He replaces Francois Kamano on 80 minute.
- 83' Maksim Glushenkov makes way for Rifat Zhemaletdinov at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 87' What a moment for Nikolay Komlichenko! That strike on 87 puts his side firmly in control.
- The points are shared — FK Rostov 1-3 FK Lokomotiv Moskva. Honours even.
Lineups
FK Rostov Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 15
- 28
- 19
-
47
Daniil Utkin ↓ Ivan Komarov 73'
- 27
- 55
-
69
Egor Golenkov ↓ Aleksey Mironov 46'
- 45
- 92
- 38
Bench
-
7
Dmitrii Poloz ↑ 74'
- 23
-
8
Aleksey Mironov ↑ 46'
- 5
- 18
-
62
Ivan Komarov ↑ 73'
-
87
Andrey Langovich ↑ 73'
- 77
-
88
Kirill Shchetinin ↑ 46'
- 78
- 58
Coach
Valeri Karpin
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Francois Kamano ↓ Vadim Rakov 80'
-
7
Artem Dzyuba ↓ Ivan Ignatjev 75'
- 30
- 6
- 71
- 15
- 24
- 22
- 20
-
19
Sergey Pinyaev ↓ Mario Mitaj 75'
- 93
Bench
- 8
- 1
- 69
-
17
Rifat Zhemaletdinov ↑ 83'
- 2
-
9
Ivan Ignatjev ↑ 75'
-
5
Konstantin Maradishvili ↑ 80'
-
12
Mario Mitaj ↑ 75'
- 53
- 59
-
27
Vadim Rakov ↑ 80'
- 43
Coach
Mikhail Galaktionov
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
2023-03-04
FK Rostov
1–3
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2022-11-12
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–2
FK Spartak Moskva
L
2022-11-06
FK Ural
2–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
2022-10-29
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0–1
PFC CSKA Moskva
L
2022-10-22
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–3
FK Dinamo Moskva
L
2022-10-15
FK Torpedo Moskva
0–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66
FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
FK Rostov or FK Lokomotiv Moskva 75% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
FK Rostov or Draw
64%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
61%
FK Rostov or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
5%
0 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — FK Rostov
| Handicap | FK Rostov covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

