FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — RFPL at Otkrytie Arena.
- FK Spartak Moskva 30 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Apr | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Apr | FK Rostov | A | 5–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | PFK Sochi | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Apr | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | FK Ural | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Apr | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 3–3 | D |
| 07 Apr | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | FK Krasnodar | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| FK Spartak Moskva | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #3 |
| 52 | Points | 53 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 15 / 7 / 8 | W / D / L | 14 / 11 / 5 |
| 47 | Scored | 54 |
| 39 | Conceded | 39 |
| +8 | GD | +15 |
| 1.73 | PPG | 1.77 |
| 50% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Spartak Moskva this season
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (52 pts). FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Spartak Moskva
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
1/3
■ 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' We are underway at Otkrytie Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Mario Mitaj has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' Cameroon international Gerzino Nyamsi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Spartak Moskva and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 44' The deadlock is broken! Theo Bongonda gets on the scoresheet on 44 minutes.
- 46' Timur Suleimanov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ilya Samoshnikov at the 46 minute mark.
- 49' Nail Umyarov was booked on 49.
- 50' The Russia Timur Suleimanov breaks the deadlock on 50 minutes. 1-1!
- 55' The travelling FK Lokomotiv Moskva supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' What a moment for Jesus Medina! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' A change in the FK Spartak Moskva ranks — Mikhail Ignatov exits the field as Daniil Khlusevich enters on 57.
- 62' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Spartak Moskva and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 64' A tactical swap from FK Lokomotiv Moskva — Vladislav Sarveli on, Mario Mitaj off on 64 minutes.
- 67' Daniil Khlusevich is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 71' It is a substitution in FK Spartak Moskva team. Pavel Maslov is replaced by Danil Prutsev on 71 minute.
- 71' A goal from the Russia international Vladislav Sarveli! He fires home on 71 to make it 3-2!
- 73' That looks like a foul for a card for Christopher Martins.
- 78' 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.
- 82' It is a substitution in FK Spartak Moskva team. Jesus Medina is replaced by Victor Moses on 82 minute.
- 83' Manfred Ugalde makes way for Aleksandr Sobolev at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Spartak Moskva.
- 84' FK Lokomotiv Moskva make a change. Artem Karpukas trudges off to be replaced by Artem Dzyuba on 84 minutes.
- 89' A quiet spell here at Otkrytie Arena. FK Spartak Moskva seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
Lineups
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 47
- 23
- 77
-
19
Jesus Medina ↓ Victor Moses 82'
- 98
- 22
-
39
Pavel Maslov ↓ Danil Prutsev 71'
- 18
- 2
- –
- 68
Bench
-
8
Victor Moses ↑ 82'
-
35
Christopher Martins ↑ 57'
- 6
-
82
Daniil Khlusevich ↑ 57'
- 57
-
7
Aleksandr Sobolev ↑ 83'
- 5
-
25
Danil Prutsev ↑ 71'
- 88
- 97
- 17
- 91
Coach
Yuriy Shishkin
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- –
- 11
- 15
- 24
- 77
- 45
- 22
-
12
Mario Mitaj ↓ Vladislav Sarveli 64'
- 19
-
93
Artem Karpukas ↓ Artem Dzyuba 84'
- 85
Bench
-
7
Artem Dzyuba ↑ 84'
- 1
-
17
Rifat Zhemaletdinov ↑ 64'
- 4
-
99
Timur Suleimanov ↑ 46'
-
8
Vladislav Sarveli ↑ 64'
- 53
- 23
- –
Coach
Mikhail Galaktionov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Manfred Ugalde | 4 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Jordan Larsson | 3 |
| Ezequiel Barco | 3 |
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 2 |
| Aleksandr Sobolev | 2 |
| Francois Kamano | 2 |
| Wilson Isidor | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Spartak Moskva Form
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2024-04-28
FK Spartak Moskva
3–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2024-04-24
FK Nizhny Novgorod
2–3
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2024-04-20
FK Rubin Kazan
1–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
2024-04-13
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–3
PFC CSKA Moskva
D
2024-04-07
RFK Akhmat Grozny
0–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2024-03-31
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Krasnodar
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
FK Spartak Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 67% + Over 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Spartak Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
FK Spartak Moskva or Draw
70%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
53%
FK Spartak Moskva or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Spartak Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 0
5.2%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 0
4.7%
0 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4%
Asian Handicap — FK Spartak Moskva
| Handicap | FK Spartak Moskva covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 19% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

