Akhmat Grozny and Lokomotiv Moskva have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Premier League.
- Akhmat Grozny has the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Premier League
- Lokomotiv Moskva has the most clean sheets (8) in Premier League
It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only three days ago in the Champions League. That game was also an away game, at Atlético Madrid. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Lokomotiv Moskva, who are travelling more than 1800 kilometers to play this game.
Akhmat Grozny form and stats
4 victories, 1 draw and 2 defeats. That’s what Akhmat Grozny have to build on here at Akhmat Arena in the Premier League.
The spoils were shared in Akhmat's previous game, also at home. Visiting Zenit (placed 2nd) travelled back with a draw after a 2-2 scoreline. In the preceding match a 1-0 victory visiting Tambov.
This is expected to be a close game, with Akhmat Grozny perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Akhmat Grozny as a small favourite), we find eleven games. Akhmat Grozny has won five of these, drawn two and lost four.
The Akhmat fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 12 goals in 7 league matches. Akhmat's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 8 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Lokomotiv Moskva form and stats
2-2-3 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Lokomotiv Moskva, who have the most clean sheets (8) in Premier League, in their Premier League matches away. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Lokomotiv are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Atlético Madrid in their previous outing. The Champions League match ended in a draw 0-0. A home win before that, celebrating 1-0 vs Arsenal Tula.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Lokomotiv Moskva playing away and similar expectations, we found seven relevant matches. Results were two Lokomotiv wins, two draws and three defeats.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Salzburg in just three days.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Lokomotiv have scored 7 goals in 7 league games away. Lokomotiv have conceded 10 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Lokomotiv Moskva - Akhmat Grozny 2-3 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: two - three - five (Akhmat Grozny wins - draws - Lokomotiv Moskva wins). As for goals, three matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), seven had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  B. Berisha 6 goals | V. Ilyin 4 goals |  A. Timofeev 3 goals |
Akhmat Grozny missing players
Lokomotiv Moskva missing players
| Akhmat Grozny | Lokomotiv Moskva | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 7 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 19 | 12 | 2 | Scored | S | 3 | 7 | 16 |
| 18 | 8 | 1 | Conceded | C | 2 | 10 | 16 |
| 93% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 86% | 87% |
| 73% | 86% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 71% | 53% |
| 47% | 57% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 43% | 40% |
| 27% | 43% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 14% | 13% |
| 7% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 14% | 13% |
| 40% | 43% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 57% | 47% |
| 27% | 29% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 43% | 53% |
| 40% | 29% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 14% | 13% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.6 | 2.3 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 14.6 | 17.4 | 21 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 10.6 | 12.1 |
| 4.9 | 5.6 | 6.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| 26% | 31% | 15% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 24% | 22% |
- Akhmat Grozny has the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Premier League
- Akhmat Grozny have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Akhmat Grozny haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Lokomotiv Moskva has the most clean sheets (8) in Premier League
- Lokomotiv Moskva have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | CSKA Moskva | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 32 |
| 2 | Zenit | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 31 |
| 3 | Spartak Moskva | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 29 |
| 4 | Dinamo Moskva | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 27 |
| 5 | Rostov | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 26 |
| 6 | Sochi | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 24 |
| 7 | Akhmat Grozny | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 24 |
| 8 | Lokomotiv Moskva | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
| 9 | Krasnodar | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 21 |
| 10 | Rubin Kazan | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 11 | -1 | 21 |
| 11 | Ural | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 16 |
| 12 | Khimki | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | -9 | 15 |
| 13 | Arsenal Tula | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 17 | -10 | 13 |
| 14 | Tambov | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 12 |
| 15 | Rotor Volgograd | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -16 | 8 |
| 16 | Ufa | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 18 | -20 | 7 |