There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Lokomotiv Moskva leading Krylya Sovetov by 22 points.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Lokomotiv and Krylya Sovetov.
Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 1000 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.
Lokomotiv Moskva form and stats
The story so far in the Premier League for Lokomotiv Moskva at their home stadium (RZD Arena) is 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. The team is doing great wherever they are playing as Lokomotiv has won four games in a row. The Zenit match was the last time out without a victory. The opportunity of a proper winning streak is there for the hosts, with two straight wins here at RZD Arena.
Lokomotiv are confident in defense, having played 206 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.
Happy days for Lokomotiv Moskva in their previous game, a Premier League match away at Rubin Kazan' (placed 12th) that ended with a 2-0 victory. Before that game, the 1-0 home victory against Orenburg.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Lokomotiv as they have a new game in only four days, a Premier League match thankfully also at home. Sochi are visiting.
The Lokomotiv fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 15 in 11 matches. 11 goals have been conceded.
Krylya Sovetov form and stats
Playing away, Krylya Sovetov have won 4 games, drawn 1 and suffered 7 defeats in the Premier League this season. It's a growing despair in Sovetov as they have recorded three consecutive losses. Sovetov seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?
Two away games in a row for Krylya Sovetov, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-2 versus Zenit in the Premier League. A 2-4 loss hosting Akhmat Grozny before that.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Rostov in just four days.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Sovetov have scored 12 goals in 12 league games away. 17 goals have been conceded by Krylya Sovetov in these games.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Krylya Sovetov - Lokomotiv 1-2 earlier this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: Lokomotiv won six, Krylya Sovetov won one and three draws. six games with over 2,5 goals, four matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  G. Krychowiak 9 goals |  A. Miranchuk 8 goals |  É. Macedo Lopes 5 goals |
Lokomotiv Moskva missing players
Krylya Sovetov missing players
| Lokomotiv Moskva | Krylya Sovetov | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 24 | 11 | 5 | Played | P | 4 | 12 | 24 |
| 14 | 6 | 4 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 4 | 7 | 14 |
| 35 | 15 | 9 | Scored | S | 3 | 12 | 25 |
| 25 | 11 | 2 | Conceded | C | 8 | 17 | 35 |
| 96% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 92% |
| 75% | 73% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 67% | 71% |
| 50% | 55% | 40% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 42% | 42% |
| 21% | 9% | 20% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 17% | 21% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 8% | 17% |
| 54% | 55% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 42% | 46% |
| 33% | 36% | 60% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 29% |
| 17% | 9% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 33% | 33% |
| 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4 | 4.1 |
| 4.8 | 4 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.2 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 387 | 192 | 92 | Total Shots | T S | 38 | 151 | 284 |
| 106 | 49 | 25 | Shots on Target | S O | 14 | 48 | 98 |
| 33% | 31% | 36% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 21% | 25% | 26% |
- Krylya Sovetov has the fewest points from losing position (1)
- Krylya Sovetov haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Lokomotiv Moskva have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Lokomotiv Moskva haven’t played a single 0-0 game at 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 | Zenit | 24 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 50 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 4 | 39 | 56 |
| 2 | Lokomotiv Moskva | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 47 |
| 3 | Krasnodar | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 41 |
| 4 | Rostov | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 45 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 32 | -3 | 41 |
| 5 | CSKA Moskva | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 37 |
| 6 | Spartak Moskva | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 32 |
| 7 | Ufa | 24 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -2 | 31 |
| 8 | Dinamo Moskva | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -5 | 31 |
| 9 | Sochi | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 37 | 30 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 28 |
| 10 | Arsenal Tula | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 28 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 28 |
| 11 | Ural | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 44 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 21 | -15 | 28 |
| 12 | Rubin Kazan' | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -11 | 26 |
| 13 | Tambov | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 28 | 31 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 18 | -3 | 25 |
| 14 | Akhmat Grozny | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 32 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 16 | -11 | 24 |
| 15 | Orenburg | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 26 | 37 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -11 | 23 |
| 16 | Krylya Sovetov | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 25 | 35 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 17 | -10 | 22 |