The Matchday 29 clash in the Russian Premier League between Lokomotiv and CSKA will take place on May 19 at the RZD Arena in Moscow. Lokomotiv vs. CSKA: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lokomotiv
Mikhail Galaktionov's side overcame Fakel in their last away match (1-0). This victory was only Lokomotiv's second in their last seven league matches (3 draws, 2 losses). Additionally, it was just the second time in their previous ten Premier League games that the team managed to keep a clean sheet. Lokomotiv has accumulated 49 points and remains in sixth place in the standings. Notably, Lokomotiv needs a victory in this match to keep their hopes of finishing third alive.
- The club has not lost in 9 of their last 10 home matches in the Premier League (6 wins, 3 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Lokomotiv's last 7 home league matches.
- Lokomotiv has scored exactly one or two goals in 8 of their last 9 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Lokomotiv (4-5-1)
Anton Mitryushkin – Maksim Nenakhov, Yegor Pogostnov, Lucas Fasson, Cesar Montes – Vadim Rakov, Artem Karpukas, Alexey Batrakov, Dmitry Barinov, Sergey Pinyaev – Dmitry Vorobyov.
Defender Ilya Samoshnikov is sidelined due to injury.
CSKA
In their last match, Marko Nikolic's side defeated Krasnodar at home (1-0). As a result, CSKA extended their unbeaten run in the league to 12 matches (8 wins, 4 draws). Furthermore, the team kept a clean sheet for the 13th time this Premier League season. In the standings, CSKA holds third place with 55 points and still has a chance of winning the championship. Notably, CSKA leads in points earned in away matches this season (31).
- The team is unbeaten in their last 11 away matches in the Premier League (8 wins, 3 draws).
- CSKA has scored exactly one or two goals in 11 of their last 12 away league matches.
- CSKA has not conceded more than one goal in their last 11 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for CSKA (4-4-2)
Igor Akinfeev – Moises Barbosa, Igor Diveev, Willian Rocha, Milan Gajic – Rifat Zhemaletdinov, Kristijan Bistrovic, Matvey Kislyak, Ivan Oblyakov – Kirill Glebov, Tamerlan Musaev.
Referee
Artem Chistyakov (Russia)
Matches – 16 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 65;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 29;
Penalties – 44%.
Match Prediction: Lokomotiv vs. CSKA
Mikhail Galaktionov's side has not been performing well towards the end of the current championship and even at home, they often falter. Over their last six home Premier League matches, Lokomotiv has secured only two victories, one of which was against Pari NN. During this period, the team lost to Khimki and dropped points against Akhmat and Orenburg. Moreover, in their last seven home league matches, Lokomotiv kept a clean sheet only once.
CSKA feels very confident on the road and often achieves maximum results. In their last nine away league encounters, Marko Nikolic's side has won seven and drawn twice, with one of those draws coming against Zenit. Additionally, CSKA has not lost in their last three away meetings at Lokomotiv in the Premier League (2 wins, 1 draw).
I believe the visitors can extend their successful run in the league, so my prediction: CSKA with a handicap (0)
