FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — RFPL at Gazprom Arena.
- FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 14 games · 31 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
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-02
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
6–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2020-08-30
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2020-02-29
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
0–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2019-09-28
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2019-04-07
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 6–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | SK Rotor Volgograd | H | 6–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | FK Krasnodar | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Apr | PFK Sochi | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | FK Khimki | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–6 | L |
| 24 Apr | FK Tambov | A | 5–2 | W |
| 17 Apr | FK Rostov | H | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | SK Rotor Volgograd | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | FK Ufa | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #15 |
| 31 | Points | 11 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 10 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 5 / 7 |
| 32 | Scored | 16 |
| 15 | Conceded | 21 |
| +17 | GD | -5 |
| 2.21 | PPG | 0.79 |
| 71% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
22%
Clean Sheets
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are 1st (31 pts). FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 15th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
4/1
76+
4/4
■ 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 Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
| Maksim Glushenkov | 10 G | 5 A |
| Aleksandr Sobolev | 10 G | 2 A |
| Jhon Jhon | 2 G | 1 A |
| Felipe Augusto | 2 G | |
| Gustavo Mantuan | 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg to score. At the same time, FK Lokomotiv Moskva does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 13' Sebastian Driussi is replacing Wendel for the FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg side.
- 18' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dmitri Chistyakov, as he is very good at scoring at Gazprom Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 19' A goal from the Russia international Artem Dzyuba! He fires home on 19 to make it 1-0!
- 22' Controversy at the stadium! Grzegorz Krychowiak argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
- 32' Dmitrii Barinov has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 364 appearances.
- 36' Yaroslav Rakitskii picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 38' It’s a booking for FK Lokomotiv Moskva player. Maksim Mukhin gets a Yellow card.
- 39' The Iran Sardar Azmoun breaks the deadlock on 39 minutes. 2-0!
- 39' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Maksim Mukhin.
- 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' It’s a booking for FK Lokomotiv Moskva player. Pablo gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sardar Azmoun makes it 3-0.
- 46' Vladislav Ignatjev is ready to make an impact after coming on for Maksim Mukhin at the 46 minute mark.
- 48' What a strike from Sardar Azmoun! The score is 4-0.
- 51' Goal! Artem Dzyuba scores his 114 goal in 105 matches.
- 56' A stunning finish from Francois Kamano — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 58' The whistle greets Rifat Zhemaletdinov as he departs to be replaced by Anton Miranchuk.
- 61' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Anton Miranchuk on 61 minutes.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Ze Luis. He replaces Fedor Smolov on 65 minute.
- 67' A goal from the Brazil international Malcom! He fires home on 67 to make it 6-1!
- 69' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daler Kuzyaev on 69 minutes.
- 70' Magomed Ozdoev is replacing Sardar Azmoun for the FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg side.
- 71' Yaroslav Rakitskii makes way for Danil Krugovoi at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg.
- 76' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 80' Another change for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg made on 80 minute. Daler Kuzyaev leaves to be changed by Andrei Mostovoi.
- 81' It is a substitution in FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg team. Daler Kuzyaev is replaced by Andrei Mostovoi on 81 minute.
- 83' Vedran Corluka makes way for Vitaly Lystsov at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 87' Dmitrii Rybchinskii was booked on 87.
- It finishes all square. FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg and FK Lokomotiv Moskva share the spoils 6-1.
Lineups
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 3
-
8
Malcom ↓ Aleksei Sutormin 81'
-
20
Wendel ↓ Sebastian Driussi 13'
- 99
-
14
Daler Kuzyaev ↓ Andrei Mostovoi 81'
- 22
- 5
- 44
-
7
Sardar Azmoun ↓ Magomed Ozdoev 70'
- 2
Bench
- 21
-
4
Danil Krugovoi ↑ 71'
- 18
- 41
-
27
Magomed Ozdoev ↑ 70'
-
11
Sebastian Driussi ↑ 13'
-
19
Aleksei Sutormin ↑ 81'
-
17
Andrei Mostovoi ↑ 81'
- 92
- 71
- 94
- 64
Coach
Sergey Semak
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 25
-
9
Fedor Smolov ↓ Ze Luis 65'
- 1
- 7
- 31
-
14
Vedran Corluka ↓ Vitaly Lystsov 83'
- 6
- 17
- 94
- 76
Bench
- 27
-
11
Anton Miranchuk ↑ 58'
-
20
Vladislav Ignatjev ↑ 46'
- 77
- 69
- 19
- 2
-
29
Ze Luis ↑ 65'
-
88
Vital Lisakovic ↑ 58'
- 37
-
4
Vitaly Lystsov ↑ 83'
- 60
Coach
Marko Nikolic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Sergeev | 5 |
| Sardar Azmoun | 3 |
| Fedor Smolov | 3 |
| Artem Dzyuba | 3 |
| Maksim Glushenkov | 3 |
| Malcom | 2 |
| Nair Tiknizyan | 2 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 2 |
Head to Head
2021-05-02
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
6–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2020-08-30
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2020-02-29
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
0–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2019-09-28
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2019-04-07
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form
2021-05-02
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
6–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2021-04-24
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
6–0
SK Rotor Volgograd
W
2021-04-17
FK Krasnodar
2–2
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2021-04-11
PFK Sochi
1–2
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
2021-04-05
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2–0
FK Khimki
W
2021-03-17
PFC CSKA Moskva
2–3
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2021-05-02
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
6–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2021-04-24
FK Tambov
2–5
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2021-04-17
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
4–1
FK Rostov
W
2021-04-11
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–0
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2021-04-03
SK Rotor Volgograd
0–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2021-03-18
FK Ufa
0–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.98
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg to win 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or Draw
86%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
31%
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–1 not predicted6 – 1Actual
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
8%
1 – 1
6.3%
4 – 0
6%
4 – 1
5.9%
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 2
4%
5 – 1
3.6%
5 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
| Handicap | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -2 | 36% | 20% | 43% |
| -1.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| -1 | 57% | 19% | 24% |
| -0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

