This fixture involves two sides living in the lower parts of the Premier League, Lokomotiv Moskva at 12th position and Orenburg in 11th. A decent opportunity for one of the squads to improve their situation.
- Lokomotiv Moskva have the most conceded goals in the second half (11) in Premier League
- Orenburg have the fewest points (0) away in Premier League
Orenburg have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1400 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Lokomotiv Moskva and Orenburg should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Lokomotiv Moskva form and stats
Lokomotiv Moskva have played three Premier League home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 3 points from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead. Three draws from their last three home games means a steady supply of points here at RZD Arena, but a victory now would be sweet for Lokomotiv.
A good away victory last time out for Lokomotiv Moskva, who won 3-0 against Khimki (placed 9th). Finally, a league victory after five fixtures without. Magkeev was "man of the match" with a rating of 8.05 out of 10. The defender Magkeev won 6 of 11 duels.
Preceding that game was the home draw versus Krylya Sovetov that ended 1-1.Lokomotiv Moskva has scored 4 league goals at home this season, in 3 matches. Lokomotiv's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 4 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Orenburg form and stats
It's not happening yet for Orenburg on their Premier League travels, with zero points from their first 3 away games. Maybe today will be different? Three consecutive losses in away matches means Orenburg are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
There might be some fixture complaints from Orenburg as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous match, 0-2 against Krasnodar. Defender Pavlovets was the best team player with a rating of 7.41. Pavlovets hit three key passes and won 3 of 6 duels.
That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus Torpedo Moskva.The visitors have scored 2 goals from 3 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. Orenburg are struggling defensively in their away games, having conceded 2 goals in these matches.
Head 2 Head
Previous seven meetings involving these contenders: Lokomotiv Moskva won four, Orenburg triumphed in one and we saw two draws. three games with over 2,5 goals, four matches with under 2,5 goals.
Top Goalscorers
  K. Maradishvili 2 goals |  A. Miranchuk 2 goals |
Lokomotiv Moskva missing players
Orenburg missing players
| Lokomotiv Moskva | Orenburg | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Played | P | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Scored | S | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | Conceded | C | 0 | 8 | 12 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 100% | 83% |
| 67% | 33% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 67% | 67% |
| 33% | 33% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 50% | 100% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 67% | 50% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 33% |
| 33% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 17% |
| 5.5 | 7.7 | 15 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 3.3 | 6.2 |
| 3.2 | 3 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13.5 | 19 | 30 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 9.7 | 16.8 |
| 5.3 | 6.3 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 4.3 | 6.5 |
| 22% | 21% | 20% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 15% | 21% |
| 13.8 | 7.7 | 2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 20.3 | 17.2 |
| 5.2 | 3.7 | 1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 7 | 5.5 |
- All of Lokomotiv Moskva's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Orenburg's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Lokomotiv Moskva have not yet lost a game at home.
- Lokomotiv Moskva have the most conceded goals in the second half (11) in Premier League
- Lokomotiv Moskva have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Lokomotiv Moskva have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Lokomotiv Moskva have yet to win a game at home.
- Lokomotiv Moskva haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Orenburg have lost all their away matches so far.
- Orenburg have the fewest points (0) away in Premier League
- Orenburg have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Orenburg 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 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 14 |
| 2 | Spartak Moskva | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| 3 | CSKA Moskva | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 4 | Dinamo Moskva | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | Rostov | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 6 | Krasnodar | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| 7 | Sochi | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -2 | 10 |
| 8 | Akhmat Grozny | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Khimki | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| 10 | Krylya Sovetov | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 11 | Orenburg | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Moskva | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 6 |
| 13 | Olimpiyets | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 5 |
| 14 | Fakel | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 | Ural | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -10 | 1 |
| 16 | Torpedo Moskva | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -11 | 1 |
