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FK Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moscow - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Russian Cup Rostov Arena, Rostov
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Match Events

46'
Sub
Melekhin V. In: Sako O.
Out: Melekhin V.
46'
Sub
Zhbanov I. In: Mironov A.
Out: Zhbanov I.
49'
Rudenko A.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 1-0. This leg finished 1-0.

Win Probability Meter

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

39%
FK Rostov
15%
Draws
46%
Lokomotiv Moscow
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Lokomotiv Moscow

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • FK Rostov haven't matched Lokomotiv Moscow's recent run of results.
  • 46% — that's where the model lands on Lokomotiv Moscow taking it.
  • Lokomotiv Moscow arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Lokomotiv Moscow, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.2%
FK Rostov Clean Sheet 20%
Lokomotiv Moscow Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric FK Rostov Lokomotiv Moscow
Matches Played 28 30
Wins 10 11
Draws 6 8
Losses 12 11
Goals Scored 1.14 1.37
Goals Conceded 1.29 0.93
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 18, 2026 Russian Cup
FK Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moscow
1:0
Jan 24, 2026 Club Friendly
FK Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moscow
1:1
Nov 30, 2025 Premier League
FK Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moscow
1:3
Aug 23, 2025 Premier League
Lokomotiv Moscow vs FK Rostov
3:3
Apr 30, 2025 Russian Cup
Lokomotiv Moscow vs FK Rostov
0:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

FK Rostov 10 / 100
Lokomotiv Moscow 84 / 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
FK Rostov Lokomotiv Moscow

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

FK Rostov scored in 61% of their last 28 games.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Lokomotiv Moscow's defensive record shows goals conceded in 57% of 30 matches.

Recent resilience: FK Rostov stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

FK Rostov VS Lokomotiv Moscow
0.75 Goals Scored 0.88
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.25
63% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 25%
13% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

FK Rostov

(Home)
09 Oct
FK Rostov
1 : 0
Akron Togliatti
03 Oct
FK Rostov
0 : 3
Krasnodar
17 Sept
FK Rostov
0 : 3
Dynamo Moscow
13 Sept
Spartak Moscow
3 : 0
FK Rostov
05 Sept
FK Rostov
3 : 1
Fakel Voronezh
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Lokomotiv Moscow

(Away)
10 Oct
Fakel Voronezh
0 : 5
Lokomotiv Moscow
03 Oct
Lokomotiv Moscow
2 : 0
Orenburg
26 Sept
Lokomotiv Moscow
0 : 2
Arsenal Tula
16 Sept
Lokomotiv Moscow
1 : 1
Krylya Sovetov Samara
12 Sept
Zenit St Petersburg
2 : 1
Lokomotiv Moscow
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Spartak Moscow 3 2 0 1 9:3 7
2 Rubin Kazan 3 2 0 1 2:7 4
3 Orenburg 3 1 0 2 6:7 4
4 Rodina Moscow 3 1 0 2 7:7 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 Krasnodar 3 3 0 0 3:2 7
2 Dynamo Moscow 3 2 0 1 4:1 6
3 Akhmat Grozny 3 1 0 2 3:5 4
4 Fakel Voronezh 3 0 0 3 2:4 1
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 3 3 0 0 4:0 8
2 Krylya Sovetov Samara 3 2 0 1 2:1 6
3 Baltika 3 1 0 2 1:2 3
4 Dynamo Makhachkala 3 0 0 3 2:6 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 3 3 0 0 7:0 9
2 Akron Togliatti 3 2 0 1 1:4 5
3 CSKA Moscow 3 1 0 2 1:4 2
4 Lokomotiv Moscow 3 0 0 3 1:2 2
Promotion - Russian Cup (Play Offs)
Promotion - Russian Cup (Regions Path - Play Offs)