FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, RFPL 2022-23 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
2022-07-30
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
5–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2022-04-30
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
3–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2021-08-15
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2021-05-02
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
6–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2020-08-30
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 5–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Jul | FK Khimki | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 May | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 May | FK Khimki | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 0–5 | L |
| 24 Jul | FK Rostov | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Jul | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 3–3 | D |
| 08 May | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg and FK Lokomotiv Moskva has kicked off!
- 5' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 10' Wilson Isidor needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 20 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' It looks surprising FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg does not make any changes. Wilmar Barrios has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Armenia international Nair Tiknizyan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' Andrei Mostovoi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg so far.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' Konstantin Maradishvili has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 44' The referee shows FK Lokomotiv Moskva player a Yellow card on 44.
- 49' 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.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sergey Semak might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 61' Another substitution for FK Lokomotiv Moskva to replace Artem Karpukas by Daniil Kulikov on 61 minute.
- 64' Wendel makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are in front.
- 69' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 73' Time for substitution for FK Lokomotiv Moskva. Gyrano Kerk is replaced by Ivan Ignatjev.
- 74' Another substitution for FK Lokomotiv Moskva to replace Francois Kamano by Marko Rakonjac on 74 minute.
- 76' What a strike from Claudinho! The score is 2-0.
- 79' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg ring the changes. Mateo Cassierra has done his job and it is now time for Ivan Sergeev to step up.
- 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ivan Sergeev makes it 3-0.
- 80' Fresh legs for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg! Zelimkhan Bakaev comes on to replace Andrei Mostovoi.
- 81' The Russia Ivan Sergeev breaks the deadlock on 81 minutes. 4-0!
- 82' FK Lokomotiv Moskva manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nair Tiknizyan is hanging Maksim Nenakhov on the field on 82 minute.
- 83' FK Lokomotiv Moskva ring the changes. Dmitrii Zhivoglyadov has done his job and it is now time for Konstantin Maradishvili to step up.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nair Tiknizyan on 84 minutes.
- 85' Danil Krugovoi gets the nod from FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg. He replaces Aleksei Sutormin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Dmitrii Barinov on 90 minutes.
- 90' Claudinho makes way for Yaroslav Mikhailov at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg.
- With this win, FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
30
Mateo Cassierra ↓ Ivan Sergeev 79'
- 3
- 10
-
8
Wendel ↓ Arsen Adamov 85'
- 5
- 19
- 17
- 55
- 71
-
11
Claudinho ↓ Yaroslav Mikhailov 90'
Bench
- 1
- 21
-
7
Zelimkhan Bakaev ↑ 80'
-
4
Danil Krugovoi ↑ 85'
- 41
- 28
-
23
Arsen Adamov ↑ 85'
-
33
Ivan Sergeev ↑ 79'
- 2
-
98
Yaroslav Mikhailov ↑ 90'
Coach
Sergey Semak
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↓ Ivan Ignatjev 73'
- 10
- 25
- 16
- 11
- 6
- 2
- 4
- 24
- 53
-
93
Artem Karpukas ↓ Daniil Kulikov 61'
Bench
- 1
-
69
Daniil Kulikov ↑ 61'
-
71
Nair Tiknizyan ↑ 82'
-
9
Ivan Ignatjev ↑ 73'
-
5
Konstantin Maradishvili ↑ 83'
- 60
- 18
- 75
- 73
-
77
Marko Rakonjac ↑ 74'
Coach
Josef Zinnbauer
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
2022-07-30
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
5–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2022-04-30
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
3–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2021-08-15
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2021-05-02
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
6–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2020-08-30
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form
2022-07-30
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
5–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2022-07-22
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
3–0
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
W
2022-07-15
FK Khimki
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2022-05-21
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
L
2022-05-15
FK Spartak Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2022-05-07
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–0
FK Khimki
W
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2022-07-30
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
5–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2022-07-24
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–2
FK Rostov
D
2022-07-17
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
2022-05-21
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
0–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2022-05-14
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–3
FK Dinamo Moskva
D
2022-05-08
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Rubin Kazan
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg to win 77% + Over 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or Draw
91%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
23%
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
86%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12%
3 – 0
11.9%
4 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
7.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
5 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
5.6%
1 – 1
5.2%
5 – 1
3.6%
0 – 0
3.5%
6 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
| Handicap | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -2 | 45% | 21% | 33% |
| -1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| -1 | 67% | 18% | 16% |
| -0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +0.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +1 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

