Lokomotiv Moskva and CSKA Moskva are both riding high in the Premier League with their 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. Expect a great game!
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.
Moskva are still fighting for top positions and their benefits.
Lokomotiv Moskva form and stats
6-4-3 (win-draw-lost) are the Premier League numbers at home for Lokomotiv Moskva so far this season. The last three games played by Lokomotiv, regardless of arena, have all ended draws. Lokomotiv have played two draws in a row on their own stadium.
Lokomotiv travelled for their previous game, a trip to Spartak Moskva that ended 1-1. In the match before that, Lokomotiv hosted Sochi and drew the game 0-0.
This is expected to be a close game, with Lokomotiv Moskva perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Lokomotiv Moskva as a small favourite), we find four games. Lokomotiv Moskva has won one of these, drawn three and lost zero.
Lokomotiv are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 16 goals in 13 games. Lokomotiv have only conceded 12 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
CSKA Moskva form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Premier League travels is 7 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats. It could be a hat trick of victories away for CSKA Moskva, as they have won on their previous two travels.
Moskva have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. It's been 360 minutes since they last conceded in Premier League.
It's the second away game in a row for CSKA Moskva, but there's smiles all around after the 4-0 victory versus Orenburg (placed 16th) in the Premier League last time out. Before that one, a nice away victory 4-0 at Akhmat Grozny.
As mentioned above, Moskva was the only team on the pitch versus Orenburg in their previous game, winning 4-0. This could be a tougher task.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Moskva playing away and similar expectations, we found five relevant matches. Results were zero CSKA Moskva wins, four draws and one defeat.
The travelling fans enjoy Moskva's attacking play in away games, having scored 25 goals in 14 league matches away. Moskva are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 13 times in 14 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the CSKA Moskva - Lokomotiv 1-0 played earlier this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: Lokomotiv Moskva won three, CSKA Moskva won three and four draws. four games with over 2,5 goals, six matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  N. Vlašić 11 goals |   A. Miranchuk 10 goals |  G. Krychowiak 9 goals |
Lokomotiv Moskva missing players
CSKA Moskva missing players
| Lokomotiv Moskva | CSKA Moskva | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 27 | 13 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 14 | 27 |
| 14 | 6 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 37 | 16 | 3 | Scored | S | 4 | 25 | 39 |
| 27 | 12 | 3 | Conceded | C | 5 | 13 | 26 |
| 93% | 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 93% | 89% |
| 74% | 69% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 86% | 70% |
| 44% | 46% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 50% | 44% |
| 19% | 8% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 29% | 26% |
| 7% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 14% | 11% |
| 56% | 54% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 50% | 41% |
| 33% | 38% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 43% | 44% |
| 19% | 15% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 14% | 26% |
| 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.3 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| 4.5 | 3.6 | 2.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| 3 | 2.9 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 5.3 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 439 | 229 | 45 | Total Shots | T S | 28 | 224 | 451 |
| 116 | 58 | 9 | Shots on Target | S O | 10 | 79 | 152 |
| 32% | 28% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 40% | 32% | 26% |
- CSKA Moskva have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Lokomotiv Moskva have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Zenit | 27 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 58 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 33 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 7 | 43 | 65 |
| 2 | Lokomotiv Moskva | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 37 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 50 |
| 3 | CSKA Moskva | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 39 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 13 | 46 |
| 4 | Krasnodar | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 42 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 45 |
| 5 | Rostov | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 48 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 32 | -4 | 43 |
| 6 | Ufa | 27 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 21 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -1 | 36 |
| 7 | Ural | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 46 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 22 | -11 | 35 |
| 8 | Spartak Moskva | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 31 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 15 | -1 | 33 |
| 9 | Rubin Kazan' | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -9 | 33 |
| 10 | Dinamo Moskva | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 15 | -7 | 32 |
| 11 | Arsenal Tula | 27 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 32 | 39 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 | -7 | 31 |
| 12 | Sochi | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 39 | 33 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 30 |
| 13 | Akhmat Grozny | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 38 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | -12 | 30 |
| 14 | Tambov | 27 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 33 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 20 | -4 | 28 |
| 15 | Krylya Sovetov | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 30 | 38 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 20 | -8 | 27 |
| 16 | Orenburg | 27 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 26 | 48 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 25 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 23 | -22 | 23 |