Anticipation builds as Lokomotiv Moscow prepare to host CSKA Moscow at RZD Arena on 2025-10-01 (kick-off 18:30 GMT), in the Group Stage of the 2025-2026 Cup.
During the previous encounter, F. Celestini scored 1 victory, M. Galaktionov scored no victories, and there were 0 ties.
After 4 matchdays, Lokomotiv Moscow sit 1st with 9 points and CSKA Moscow are 2nd having collected 8 points.
No absentees for either Lokomotiv Moscow or CSKA Moscow.
Our forecast has Lokomotiv Moscow in a 4-man backline (4-2-3-1), with CSKA Moscow set to counter in 4-4-2.
In their last outing, Lokomotiv Moscow's highest-rated performer was A. Batrakov (7.6), while CSKA Moscow's standout was Khellven (6.9).
Both sides left it all on the pitch: Lokomotiv Moscow won 1-0 against Rubin Kazan, and CSKA Moscow secured a victory 1-0 over Baltika.
Both teams have been in great form: Lokomotiv Moscow 3-2-0 and CSKA Moscow 2-2-1 over their last 5 matches.
CSKA Moscow lead this rivalry - 18 wins from 45 matches versus Lokomotiv Moscow (who've won just 16 games), alongside 11 draws.
We predict Lokomotiv Moscow to prevail 2-1 given their strong home form (2-0-0) and 2.00 goals/game.
Lokomotiv Moscow is going head to head with CSKA Moscow on 1/10/2025 17:30 GMT at RZD Arena for the Russia Cup. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Lokomotiv Moscow v CSKA Moscow H2H statistics!