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Russia

Russian Cup 2025/2026 Rostec Arena

Baltika

1 - 2

Lokomotiv Moscow

Our Tip

Match Events

Kovalev Y.

12'

Morozov E.

15'

Andrade K.

Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

The Russian Cup 2025/2026 game between Baltika and Lokomotiv Moscow finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Lokomotiv Moscow.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

90%

Baltika

Draws

Lokomotiv Moscow

Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Baltika

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence

Look at the last few games and Lokomotiv Moscow come out ahead of Baltika on wins alone.
Win probability leans Baltika's way, sitting at 90%.
Knockout football tends to sharpen focus — no second leg to fall back on.
Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
History favors Lokomotiv Moscow here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%

Over 1.5 Goals 62.5%

Over 2.5 Goals 25%

Over 3.5 Goals 22%

Over 4.5 Goals 10%

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.2%

Baltika Clean Sheet 68%

Lokomotiv Moscow Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric	Baltika	Lokomotiv Moscow
Matches Played	27	28
Wins	13	15
Draws	7	7
Losses	7	6
Goals Scored	2	2.25
Goals Conceded	0.63	0.5
Expected Goals (xG)	2.00	2.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA)	0.63	0.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 10, 2026 Premier League

Lokomotiv Moscow vs Baltika

Possession: 54% - 40% Cards: 1 - 0

1:0

Oct 23, 2025 Russian Cup

Baltika vs Lokomotiv Moscow

Possession: 54% - 41% Cards: 3 - 0

1:2

Aug 16, 2025 Premier League

Baltika vs Lokomotiv Moscow

Possession: 54% - 59% Cards: 2 - 1

1:1

Aug 13, 2025 Russian Cup

Lokomotiv Moscow vs Baltika

Possession: 44% - 44% Cards: 4 - 0

2:0

Jul 6, 2024 Club Friendly

Lokomotiv Moscow vs Baltika

Possession: 44% - 49% Cards: 2 - 1

4:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Baltika Compare

Top Goalscorer Stepanov K.

1 Goals

Avg xG / game 1.54

Avg xA / game 1

Lokomotiv Moscow Compare

Top Goalscorer Sarveli V.

1 Goals

Avg xG / game 2.05

Avg xA / game 1.25

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Baltika 95 / 100

Lokomotiv Moscow 10 / 100

How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

Baltika Lokomotiv Moscow

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick BAL Win (1)

Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No

Correct Score 1:0

BTTS Outcome No (NG)

Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Baltika scored in 78% of their last 27 games.

Games between these two average 2.60 goals.

Solid form: Baltika remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Lokomotiv Moscow has conceded goals in 57% of their last 28 outings.

Scoring Trends

Baltika VS Lokomotiv Moscow

2 Goals Scored 2.25

0.63 Goals Conceded 0.5

50% Over 1.5 75%

50% Over 2.5 38%

25% Over 3.5 25%

League Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Zenit St Petersburg	6	6	0	19:5	18
2	Orenburg	6	3	3	6:14	8
3	Rubin Kazan	6	2	4	5:9	6
4	Akhmat Grozny	6	1	5	8:10	4

Pos	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Krasnodar	6	5	1	14:5	14
2	Dynamo Moscow	6	3	3	11:6	11
3	Krylya Sovetov Samara	6	3	3	7:11	8
4	PFC Sochi	6	1	5	8:18	3

Pos	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Spartak Moscow	6	4	2	13:5	13
2	Dynamo Makhachkala	6	5	1	9:7	13
3	FK Rostov	6	2	4	8:9	7
4	Pari Nizhny Novgorod	6	1	5	4:13	3

Pos	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	CSKA Moscow	6	4	2	9:5	13
2	Lokomotiv Moscow	6	4	2	10:4	13
3	Baltika	6	2	4	6:9	5
4	Akron Togliatti	6	2	4	6:13	5