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CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv Moscow - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Russian Cup VEB Arena, Moscow
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
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04:30 PM
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AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 1-2. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. CSKA Moscow have averaged 1.43 scored and 1.33 conceded recently, against Lokomotiv Moscow's 1.47 scored and 1.07 conceded. Past meetings favor CSKA Moscow slightly — 4-1-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 22, 2026, ending 3:2. Model xG sits at 1.69 vs 1.44, favoring CSKA Moscow. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

48%
CSKA Moscow
15%
Draws
37%
Lokomotiv Moscow
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: CSKA Moscow

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

48% / Medium Confidence
  • CSKA Moscow have managed 1.43 goals a game lately — Lokomotiv Moscow are scoring more at 1.47.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor CSKA Moscow, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and CSKA Moscow have taken 4 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
CSKA Moscow Clean Sheet 16%
Lokomotiv Moscow Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric CSKA Moscow Lokomotiv Moscow
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 11 11
Draws 10 7
Losses 9 12
Goals Scored 1.43 1.47
Goals Conceded 1.33 1.07
Expected Goals (xG) 1.69 1.44
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 22, 2026 Premier League
CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv Moscow
3:2
Aug 4, 2026 Russian Cup
Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow
1:2
Jul 14, 2026 Club Friendly
Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow
1:0
May 17, 2026 Premier League
CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv Moscow
3:1
Feb 21, 2026 Club Friendly
CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv Moscow
3:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

CSKA Moscow 30 / 100
Lokomotiv Moscow 30 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
CSKA Moscow Lokomotiv Moscow

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick CSKA Moscow Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 3.60 goals.

Attacking prowess: CSKA Moscow scored in 77% of their last 30 outings.

Lokomotiv Moscow's defensive record shows goals conceded in 60% of 30 matches.

CSKA Moscow went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

CSKA Moscow VS Lokomotiv Moscow
2.13 Goals Scored 1.75
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.25
100% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 50%
50% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

CSKA Moscow

(Home)
18 Oct
Dynamo Moscow
3 : 1
CSKA Moscow
14 Oct
CSKA Moscow
4 : 0
FK Rostov
11 Oct
CSKA Moscow
3 : 0
Rodina Moscow
04 Oct
CSKA Moscow
3 : 1
Arsenal Tula
27 Sept
CSKA Moscow
1 : 3
Pari Nizhny Novgorod
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Lokomotiv Moscow

(Away)
17 Oct
Lokomotiv Moscow
3 : 3
Krasnodar
13 Oct
Lokomotiv Moscow
1 : 2
Akron Togliatti
10 Oct
Fakel Voronezh
0 : 5
Lokomotiv Moscow
03 Oct
Lokomotiv Moscow
2 : 0
Orenburg
26 Sept
Lokomotiv Moscow
0 : 2
Arsenal Tula
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Spartak Moscow 4 3 0 1 13:5 10
2 Orenburg 4 2 0 2 10:8 7
3 Rubin Kazan 4 2 0 2 3:11 4
4 Rodina Moscow 4 1 0 3 9:11 3
Promotion - Russian Cup (Play Offs)
Promotion - Russian Cup (Regions Path - Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Dynamo Moscow 4 3 0 1 6:2 9
2 Krasnodar 4 3 0 1 3:4 7
3 Akhmat Grozny 4 1 0 3 4:7 4
4 Fakel Voronezh 4 1 0 3 4:4 4
Promotion - Russian Cup (Play Offs)
Promotion - Russian Cup (Regions Path - Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Zenit St Petersburg 4 4 0 0 6:1 11
2 Baltika 4 2 0 2 3:2 6
3 Krylya Sovetov Samara 4 2 0 2 2:3 6
4 Dynamo Makhachkala 4 0 0 4 3:8 1
Promotion - Russian Cup (Play Offs)
Promotion - Russian Cup (Regions Path - Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 FK Rostov 4 3 0 1 7:4 9
2 Akron Togliatti 4 3 0 1 2:5 7
3 CSKA Moscow 4 2 0 2 5:4 5
4 Lokomotiv Moscow 4 0 0 4 2:3 3
Promotion - Russian Cup (Play Offs)
Promotion - Russian Cup (Regions Path - Play Offs)