PFC CSKA Moskva vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PFC CSKA Moskva vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — RFPL at VEB Arena.
- PFC CSKA Moskva 30 games · 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Jul | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Jul | FK Ural | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Jun | FK Rostov | H | 4–1 | W |
| 27 May | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 May | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Jul | FK Fakel Voronezh | A | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Jul | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Jun | FK Torpedo Moskva | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 May | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 4–2 | W |
| 20 May | FK Fakel Voronezh | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| PFC CSKA Moskva | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #3 |
| 51 | Points | 53 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 15 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 14 / 11 / 5 |
| 44 | Scored | 54 |
| 33 | Conceded | 39 |
| +11 | GD | +15 |
| 1.70 | PPG | 1.77 |
| 50% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
PFC CSKA Moskva are 5th (51 pts). FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
PFC CSKA Moskva
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ 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' In just a few seconds VEB Arena will turn into a battlefield for PFC CSKA Moskva and FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 12' The referee has no hesitation. Dmitry Barinov is booked for FK Lokomotiv Moskva — card on 12.
- 17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' Willyan Rocha has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 27' Maksim Mukhin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for PFC CSKA Moskva so far.
- 29' A stunning finish from Fedor Chalov — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 31' Milan Gajic adds to his 0 season tally! PFC CSKA Moskva lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 35' It is a substitution in PFC CSKA Moskva team. Baktiyor Zainutdinov is replaced by Mikhail Ryadno on 35 minute.
- 40' Mario Mitaj has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' PFC CSKA 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.
- 46' The PFC CSKA Moskva manager makes a substitution. Konstantin Kuchaev departs to be replaced by Sasa Zdjelar.
- 51' 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.
- 55' GOAL! Maksim Mukhin scores on 55.
- 58' Another change for FK Lokomotiv Moskva made on 58 minute. Ilya Samoshnikov leaves to be changed by Wilson Isidor.
- 61' Egor Pogostnov has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
- 63' The deadlock is broken! Maksim Mukhin gets on the scoresheet on 63 minutes.
- 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PFC CSKA Moskva and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. PFC CSKA Moskva and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 78' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 79' PFC CSKA Moskva manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nikita Ermakov is hanging Fedor Chalov on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' FK Lokomotiv Moskva have won 378 goals from 355 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 89' It looks like no one’s ball. FK Lokomotiv Moskva is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 22
- 91
- 35
-
9
Fedor Chalov ↓ Nikita Ermakov 79'
- 20
- 14
- 19
- 6
- 4
- 88
Bench
- 10
- 21
-
5
Sasa Zdjelar ↑ 46'
- 49
-
72
Nikita Ermakov ↑ 79'
- 92
- 53
- 80
-
–
Mikhail Ryadno ↑ 35'
- 57
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 71
- 15
- 77
- 22
- 12
- 20
- 19
- 93
- 59
- 6
Bench
-
10
Wilson Isidor ↑ 58'
- 11
- 1
- 69
- 94
- 5
- 3
- 24
- 45
- 8
- 53
- 85
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fedor Chalov | 3 |
| Dmitry Vorobyev | 2 |
| Kristijan Bistrovic | 2 |
| Wilson Isidor | 2 |
| Maksim Mukhin | 2 |
| Benedikt Howedes | 2 |
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 2 |
| Anton Zabolotnyi | 2 |
Head to Head
PFC CSKA Moskva Form
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2023-08-05
PFC CSKA Moskva
4–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2023-07-30
FK Fakel Voronezh
1–4
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2023-07-22
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–2
FK Rubin Kazan
D
2023-06-03
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–1
FK Torpedo Moskva
W
2023-05-28
FK Dinamo Moskva
2–4
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2023-05-20
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Fakel Voronezh
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.26
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
PFC CSKA Moskva or Draw
75%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
47%
PFC CSKA Moskva or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.7%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
3.4%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — PFC CSKA Moskva
| Handicap | PFC CSKA Moskva covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 20% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 13% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.