Lokomotiv vs Krylia Sovetov: Krylia Sovetov to win
Lokomotiv host Krylia Sovetov in a game where the visitors boast a 1.8 expected‑goals rate versus the hosts' 0.3. The model assigns Krylia Sovetov a 74.7% chance of victory, making the result the clearest pick.
Lokomotiv come into the match after a mixed five‑game run that includes two draws, two defeats and a narrow win, while Krylia Sovetov have managed only one win against two draws and two losses. Both sides have been thin through injuries, but the recent form sets the stage for a clear imbalance.
Lars's Verdict
With an expected‑goals advantage of 1.5 and a model win probability of 74.7%, Krylia Sovetov are the clear favorites to take all three points.
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With Lokomotiv averaging 0.3 expected goals and Krylia Sovetov averaging 1.8, the model gives a 78.4% chance at least one side fails to score, ahead of the 21.6% it gives to both teams scoring.
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Combined expected goals of 2.1 (Lokomotiv 0.3 + Krylia Sovetov 1.8) points to a tighter game, with the model giving Under 2.5 Goals a 65.0% chance against 35.0% for Over.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Lokomotiv at 5.5%, the draw at 19.8%, and Krylia Sovetov at 74.7% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 0-1 at 22.0% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Lokomotiv
Lokomotiv’s last five league results are D‑D‑L‑L‑W, including a goalless draw against Akron (H) and a 1‑1 draw at Orenburg (A). The two consecutive losses to CSKA (2‑3 away) and Dynamo (0‑1 at home) show defensive frailties, while the recent 1‑0 win at Baltika (A) hints at a turning point, but overall the low scoring rate underpins a modest threat against Krylia Sovetov.
Krylia Sovetov
Krylia Sovetov’s five-game stretch reads L‑L‑W‑D‑D, featuring a 3‑0 away win over Akron and a 2‑2 home draw with FC Krasnodar. The heavy defeats to Baltika (0‑2) and Dinamo Makhachkala (1‑4) expose defensive gaps, yet the three‑goal haul against Akron demonstrates the attacking potency that underlies the model’s win probability.
Head-to-Head
In the most recent meeting on 25 April 2026, Krylia Sovetov beat Lokomotiv 2‑0, and the previous clash in March 2026 ended 2‑2, indicating a recent edge for the visitors that aligns with the win pick.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2026 | Krylia Sovetov 2-0 Lokomotiv | Premier League |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Krylia Sovetov 2-2 Lokomotiv | Cup |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Lokomotiv 2-2 Krylia Sovetov | Premier League |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Krylia Sovetov 5-1 Lokomotiv | Premier League |
| 6 Oct 2024 | Lokomotiv 1-0 Krylia Sovetov | Premier League |
Team News
Lokomotiv: N. Komlichenko (Knee Injury), A. Karpukas (Inactive), C. Montes (Inactive), A. Mitryushkin (Injury)
Krylia Sovetov: M. Banjac (Injury), C. Geoffrey (Red Card)
Injury records reflect the current season on file and may not capture very recent knocks — confirmed lineups land closer to kickoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is predicted to win Lokomotiv vs Krylia Sovetov?
Krylia Sovetov to win. With an expected‑goals advantage of 1.5 and a model win probability of 74.7%, Krylia Sovetov are the clear favorites to take all three points.
What does the model give Lokomotiv vs Krylia Sovetov?
Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, gives Lokomotiv a 5.5% chance, the draw 19.8%, and Krylia Sovetov 74.7% to win.
When is Lokomotiv vs Krylia Sovetov?
Lokomotiv play Krylia Sovetov on Wed 16 Sep · 18:45 BST in the Russian Premier League at RZD Arena.
Are there any injury concerns for Lokomotiv vs Krylia Sovetov?
Lokomotiv: N. Komlichenko (Knee Injury), A. Karpukas (Inactive), C. Montes (Inactive), A. Mitryushkin (Injury). Krylia Sovetov: M. Banjac (Injury), C. Geoffrey (Red Card). Injury records reflect the current season on file and may not capture very recent knocks — confirmed lineups land closer to kickoff.
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See all Russian Premier League fixtures →The disparity in expected goals and the recent performances point to a strong likelihood that Krylia Sovetov will secure the three points in Moscow.
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