FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, RFPL 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — RFPL at Otkrytie Arena.
- FK Spartak Moskva 30 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Inal Tanashev (Russia)
- Assistant 1 Maksim Gavrilin
- Assistant 2 Rustam Mukhtarov
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Mar | FK Orenburg | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | FK Akron Tolyatti | H | 4–3 | W |
| 02 Mar | PFK Sochi | A | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Dec | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Mar | FK Akron Tolyatti | H | 5–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Feb | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Dec | PFK Sochi | A | 4–2 | W |
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
FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (52 pts). FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FK Spartak Moskva get us underway at Otkrytie Arena.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Spartak Moskva and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Spartak Moskva needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 23' A stunning finish from Cesar Montes — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 33' A quiet spell here at Otkrytie Arena. FK Lokomotiv Moskva seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' FK Lokomotiv Moskva come into this ranked 3 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Spartak Moskva and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Another change for FK Spartak Moskva made on 46 minute. Levi Garcia leaves to be changed by Manfred Ugalde.
- 49' Controversy at the stadium! Dmitry Vorobyev argues furiously but the card stands.
- 54' named a 4-1-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 58' Evgeni Morozov is having his name booked by the referee on 58.
- 63' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 66' Ezequiel Barco is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
- 68' Another substitution for FK Lokomotiv Moskva to replace Zelimkhan Bakaev by Nikolay Komlichenko on 68 minute.
- 72' It’s a booking for FK Lokomotiv Moskva player. Evgeni Morozov gets a card.
- 76' Dmitry Vorobyev makes way for Gerzino Nyamsi at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 78' It’s a booking for FK Lokomotiv Moskva player. Lucas Fasson gets a card.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Pavel Polekh. He replaces Gedson Fernandes on 79 minute.
- 82' Nikolay Komlichenko was booked on 82.
- 83' A stunning finish from Pablo Solari — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 88' FK Spartak Moskva are deployed in a 4-1-4-1 today, looking to exploit space against FK Lokomotiv Moskva's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 90' A moment of madness from Manfred Ugalde on 90 minutes earns him a card. FK Spartak Moskva will be frustrated.
- Another three points for FK Spartak Moskva.
Lineups
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 4
- 47
- 98
- 5
- 3
- 18
-
11
Levi Garcia ↓ Manfred Ugalde 46'
- 68
- 7
-
83
Gedson Fernandes ↓ Pavel Polekh 79'
- 97
Bench
- 35
- 91
- 1
- 56
- 2
-
9
Manfred Ugalde ↑ 46'
- 27
- 24
- 40
-
62
Pavel Polekh ↑ 79'
Coach
Juan Carlos Carcedo
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 7
- 23
- 19
- 10
- 3
- 45
- 25
- 1
- 93
- 85
- 83
Bench
-
5
Gerzino Nyamsi ↑ 76'
-
27
Nikolay Komlichenko ↑ 68'
- 24
- 22
- 8
- 32
- 94
- 14
- 90
- 16
- 74
- 99
Coach
Mikhail Galaktionov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Manfred Ugalde | 4 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Jordan Larsson | 3 |
| Ezequiel Barco | 3 |
| Wilson Isidor | 2 |
| Ezequiel Ponce | 2 |
| Danil Prutsev | 2 |
| Ilya Samoshnikov | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Spartak Moskva Form
2026-04-05
FK Spartak Moskva
2–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2026-03-22
FK Orenburg
0–2
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2026-03-14
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2–0
FK Spartak Moskva
L
2026-03-09
FK Spartak Moskva
4–3
FK Akron Tolyatti
W
2026-03-02
PFK Sochi
2–3
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2025-12-06
FK Spartak Moskva
1–1
FK Dinamo Moskva
D
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2026-04-05
FK Spartak Moskva
2–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2026-03-22
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
5–1
FK Akron Tolyatti
W
2026-03-15
FK Rubin Kazan
3–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2026-03-09
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–2
RFK Akhmat Grozny
D
2026-02-28
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
2025-12-07
PFK Sochi
2–4
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.2
FK Spartak Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Spartak Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
FK Spartak Moskva or Draw
71%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
51%
FK Spartak Moskva or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
5%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 3
3.9%
1 – 0
3.5%
3 – 0
3.1%
3 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FK Spartak Moskva
| Handicap | FK Spartak Moskva covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 18% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 15% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

