There is optimism in Lokomotiv Moskva at this point, with the 4th spot in the Premier League table and anticipating the visit of Krylya Sovetov (who are in 10th).
- Lokomotiv Moskva have the most points from losing position (8) in Premier League
- Krylya Sovetov have scored in all their away matches so far.
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.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Krylya Sovetov, who are travelling more than 1000 kilometers to play this game.
Lokomotiv Moskva form and stats
Lokomotiv Moskva have collected seven points from their first three Premier League games here at RZD Arena, a promising start.
An away draw last time out for Lokomotiv, facing Dinamo Moskva in a game that ended 1-1. Pablo, defender, was given a rating of 7.85/10 in that game, top of the team. Pablo won 9 of 12 duels.
Previous to that game, a home match hosting Krasnodar in a game that was won 2-1.Lokomotiv can score goals in their home matches. After 3 league matches they have found the net 6 times. 3 goals have been conceded.
Krylya Sovetov form and stats
Things could have gone better for Krylya Sovetov in their Premier League away matches, but 4 points from 3 games is all right.
Sovetov play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 2-1 victory visiting Ufa (placed 13th). Defender Nikita Chernov was the best team player with a rating of 8.04. Chernov scored one goal and won 5 of 7 duels.
Prior to that match, a home win 1-0 against Sochi.Sovetov have scored 4 goals on their travels this season, from 3 away games in the league. As opposed to that, Sovetov have seen the ball go into their own net 4 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: five - four - one (Lokomotiv wins - draws - Krylya Sovetov wins). As for goals, six matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  F. Smolov 6 goals |  R. Zhemaletdinov 3 goals |   I. Sergeev 3 goals |
Lokomotiv Moskva missing players
Krylya Sovetov missing players
| Lokomotiv Moskva | Krylya Sovetov | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | 6 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 67% |
| 50% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 67% | 50% |
| 17% | 33% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 100% | 67% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| 6 | 7.3 | 3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| 6.7 | 6.3 | 10 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| 4.2 | 4 | 4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10.3 | 10.7 | 7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 11 | 10.8 |
| 4 | 5 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 42% | 40% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 57% | 50% |
- All of Krylya Sovetov's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Lokomotiv Moskva's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Krylya Sovetov have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Krylya Sovetov haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Lokomotiv Moskva have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Lokomotiv Moskva have not yet lost a game.
- Lokomotiv Moskva have scored in all their matches so far.
- Lokomotiv Moskva have the most points from losing position (8) in Premier League
- Lokomotiv Moskva have the most scored goals (6) at home in Premier League
- Lokomotiv Moskva have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Lokomotiv Moskva haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| 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 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | Dinamo Moskva | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 3 | Sochi | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| 4 | Lokomotiv Moskva | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | Rubin Kazan' | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | Krasnodar | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 | CSKA Moskva | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 | Akhmat Grozny | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 9 |
| 9 | Olimpiyets | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | Krylya Sovetov | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 7 |
| 11 | Spartak Moskva | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| 12 | Khimki | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 13 | Ufa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 | Rostov | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| 15 | Arsenal Tula | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -6 | 4 |
| 16 | Ural | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 2 |