This could be an interesting match as Rostov have their presumed home advantage while Lokomotiv Moskva are ahead 8 points in the Premier League table.
It's no vacation for neither Rostov nor Lokomotiv Moskva as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
It's quite the trip for Lokomotiv Moskva when visiting Rostov as the cities are 1000 kilometers apart.
Rostov form and stats
Rostov, who have the fewest conceded goals (5) at home in Premier League, have collected 20 points from their home games so far after 5-5-2. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Rostov after consecutive victories at their own ground.Rostov lost their last game at Orenburg after a 0-3 scoreline. Before that game, the 2-1 home victory against Spartak Moskva.
There will be little rest for Rostov after this match as they are travelling to Anzhi for a Premier League game in only three days.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Rostov here at Rostov Arena, with less than one goal per game on average (11 from 12 games). Defensively Rostov have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (5 in 12 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Lokomotiv Moskva form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 6 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Lokomotiv Moskva has been amazing away for a time now, winning four in a row on their travels. The last time they went home with a point loss was against Schalke 04.There were no winners in Lokomotiv Moskva's previous match, a Premier League home game that ended 1-1 vs CSKA Moskva. Prior to that result Lokomotiv Moskva won their away game at Akhmat Grozny. The scoreline was 3-1.
A new game in only four days for Lokomotiv Moskva, the Premier League home match versus Yenisey. Busy days.
Lokomotiv Moskva have scored 16 goals on their travels this season, 12 away games. Lokomotiv Moskva are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 11 times in 12 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Lokomotiv Moskva - Rostov 2-1 played earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Rostov 3 wins, 3 draws and Lokomotiv Moskva 4 victories.Top Goalscorers
 
Anton Miranchuk
8 goals
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A. Ionov
5 goals / 1 assists
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B. Sigurðarson
5 goals
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Rostov missing players
Lokomotiv Moskva missing players
| Rostov | Lokomotiv Moskva | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 24 | 12 | Played | 12 | 24 |
| 21 | 11 | Scored | 16 | 34 |
| 18 | 5 | Conceded | 11 | 22 |
| 83% | 67% | Over 0.5 | 83% | 88% |
| 46% | 33% | Over 1.5 | 50% | 67% |
| 25% | 25% | Over 2.5 | 42% | 46% |
| 8% | 8% | Over 3.5 | 17% | 17% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 8% | 4% |
| 29% | 25% | Both teams to score | 33% | 54% |
| 46% | 58% | Clean Sheet | 58% | 42% |
| 42% | 50% | Failed To Score | 25% | 17% |
| 5.1 | 5 | Corners For (avg) | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| 3.5 | 3.3 | Corners Against (avg) | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| 2.1 | 2.1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| 4 | 1 | Red Cards (total) | 3 | 5 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Zenit | 24 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 43 | 23 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 51 |
| 2 | Lokomotiv Moskva | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 43 |
| 3 | Krasnodar | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 43 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 22 | 42 |
| 4 | CSKA Moskva | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 34 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 41 |
| 5 | Spartak Moskva | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 36 |
| 6 | Orenburg | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 31 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 35 |
| 7 | Rostov | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 35 |
| 8 | Arsenal Tula | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 35 |
| 9 | Akhmat Grozny | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 14 | -3 | 33 |
| 10 | Rubin Kazan' | 23 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -2 | 30 |
| 11 | Dinamo Moskva | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 28 |
| 12 | Krylya Sovetov | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 20 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 19 | -10 | 27 |
| 13 | Ural | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 23 | 35 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 27 |
| 14 | Ufa | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 27 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -9 | 21 |
| 15 | Anzhi | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 41 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 20 | -30 | 19 |
| 16 | Yenisey | 23 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 25 | -24 | 13 |
