Sunday , 16 August 2026

FK Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2024-25
FK Rostov
1 – 1
Full Time
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
Sat 26 Apr 2025 · 13:30 UTC Rostov Arena 16,046 HT 45' · FT 45'
Kirill Shchetinin 23' 1–0
1–1 75' Aleksey Batrakov pen
Daniil Shantaliy 60' Y
Ronaldo 79' Y
Y 82' Egor Pogostnov

Overview

Match Preview

FK Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — RFPL at Rostov Arena.

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

4
4
8
FK Rostov 16 games · Avg 3.3 goals FK Lokomotiv Moskva
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-26 FK Rostov 1–1 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2024-08-25 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 3–2 FK Rostov 2024-05-06 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 1–0 FK Rostov 2023-10-28 FK Rostov 1–0 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2023-03-04 FK Rostov 1–3 FK Lokomotiv Moskva

Recent Form

FK Rostov
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Apr FK Lokomotiv Moskva H 1–1 D
20 Apr FK Fakel Voronezh A 2–0 W
12 Apr RFK Akhmat Grozny A 1–2 L
06 Apr FK Spartak Moskva H 0–3 L
31 Mar FK Akron Tolyatti A 3–2 W
16 Mar FK Krasnodar H 0–1 L
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Apr FK Rostov A 1–1 D
19 Apr FK Nizhny Novgorod H 3–0 W
12 Apr FK Rubin Kazan A 0–1 L
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

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)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FK Rostov are 10th (33 pts). FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! FK Rostov vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Timur Suleimanov has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Rostov and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 23' Goal! Kirill Shchetinin scores his 11 goal in 364 matches.
  • 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 33' FK Rostov started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 33.
  • 38' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Rostov in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past FK Lokomotiv Moskva's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Rostov must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' Artem Karpukas is replacing Danila Godyaev for the FK Lokomotiv Moskva side.
  • 51' FK Rostov are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Lokomotiv Moskva backline.
  • 56' The 27-year-old Maksim Nenakhov has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daniil Shantaliy on 60.
  • 63' FK Lokomotiv Moskva ring the changes. Dmitry Vorobyev has done his job and it is now time for Timur Suleimanov to step up.
  • 68' FK Lokomotiv Moskva seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 73' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Artem Karpukas made 355 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 75' Brilliant from the ! Aleksey Batrakov makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 75.
  • 79' The referee has no hesitation. Ronaldo is booked for FK Rostov — card on 79.
  • 79' The whistle greets Khoren Bairamyan as he departs to be replaced by Andrey Langovich.
  • 82' The referee calls foul for Egor Pogostnov. He receives a card.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Konstantin Kuchaev as he leaves the pitch. Aleksey Mironov steps in for FK Rostov.
  • 88' Maksim Nenakhov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aleksey Batrakov on 88 minute.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FK Rostov 1-1 FK Lokomotiv Moskva.

Lineups

FK Rostov Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jonathan Alba

FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mikhail Galaktionov

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nikolay Komlichenko 4
Kirill Shchetinin 4
Artem Dzyuba 4
Anton Miranchuk 4
Konstantin Maradishvili 3
Dmitrii Poloz 2
Eldor Shomurodov 2
Grzegorz Krychowiak 2

Head to Head

2025-04-26 FK Rostov 1–1 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2024-08-25 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 3–2 FK Rostov 2024-05-06 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 1–0 FK Rostov 2023-10-28 FK Rostov 1–0 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 2023-03-04 FK Rostov 1–3 FK Lokomotiv Moskva

FK Rostov Form

2025-04-26 FK Rostov 1–1 FK Lokomotiv Moskva D 2025-04-20 FK Fakel Voronezh 0–2 FK Rostov W 2025-04-12 RFK Akhmat Grozny 2–1 FK Rostov L 2025-04-06 FK Rostov 0–3 FK Spartak Moskva L 2025-03-31 FK Akron Tolyatti 2–3 FK Rostov W 2025-03-16 FK Rostov 0–1 FK Krasnodar L

FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form

2025-04-26 FK Rostov 1–1 FK Lokomotiv Moskva D 2025-04-19 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 3–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod W 2025-04-12 FK Rubin Kazan 1–0 FK Lokomotiv Moskva L 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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.08 FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41 FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for: FK Rostov or FK Lokomotiv Moskva 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FK Rostov31% Draw29% FK Lokomotiv Moskva40%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

FK Rostov or Draw
60%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
69%
FK Rostov or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FK Rostov21% Draw49% FK Lokomotiv Moskva30%
Actual: FK Rostov win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
10.6%
0 – 0
10.4%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
4.7%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.4%

Asian Handicap — FK Rostov

Handicap FK Rostov covers Push FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 16% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 22% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
35% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.