Russian Premier League, round 12 · Sunday, 25 October, MSK

FC Rostov — Lokomotiv Moscow

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Model prediction for 25 October

FC Rostov36%
Draw32%
Lokomotiv Moscow32%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Evenly matched: FC Rostov 36%, Lokomotiv Moscow 32%, draw 32%.

2.6 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.5).

Over 2.5 goals — 48%, both teams to score — 57%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings the teams are almost level.

Facts

  • League table: FC Rostov — No. 12, 11 pts; Lokomotiv Moscow — No. 13, 10 pts. A gap of 1 pt.
  • Last 5 meetings: FC Rostov 2 wins, Lokomotiv Moscow 1, 2 draws.

Probabilities

Expected goals: FC Rostov — Lokomotiv Moscow What is xG?1.3–1.3
FC Rostov not to lose68%
Lokomotiv Moscow not to lose64%
No draw68%
Both teams to score: yes57%
Both teams to score: no43%
Total over 2.548%
Total under 2.552%

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Form

FC Rostov

  • 09.10Akron Togliatti1:0
  • 17.09Dinamo Moscow0:3
  • 13.09away · Spartak Moscow0:3
  • 05.09Fakel3:1
  • 01.09CSKA Moscow2:0

Lokomotiv Moscow

  • 13.10Akron Togliatti1:1
  • 10.10away · Fakel5:0
  • 16.09Krylya Sovetov Samara1:1
  • 12.09away · Zenit St. Petersburg1:2
  • 06.09away · Baltika1:0

Head to head

  • 18.08.2026FC Rostov — Lokomotiv Moscow1:0
  • 30.11.2025FC Rostov — Lokomotiv Moscow1:3
  • 23.08.2025Lokomotiv Moscow — FC Rostov3:3
  • 30.04.2025Lokomotiv Moscow — FC Rostov0:2
  • 26.04.2025FC Rostov — Lokomotiv Moscow1:1

Full record: 26 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
11FK Akhmat1025313–13011
12FC Rostov1032511–17-611
13, Relegation play-offLokomotiv Moscow1024413–11+210
14, Relegation play-offAkron Togliatti1015411–19-88

Season 2026/27

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Russian Premier League on the same day

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 36% will not happen in roughly 64 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →