The Matchday 7 clash in the Russian Premier League between Lokomotiv and Krylia Sovetov will take place on August 31 at the RZD Arena in Moscow. Lokomotiv vs. Krylia Sovetov: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lokomotiv
Mikhail Galaktionov's side missed out on three points in their last match against Rostov (3-3) just before the final whistle. Nevertheless, the team extended their unbeaten run in the league to 12 matches (7 wins, 5 draws). However, it's worth noting that the Railwaymen have conceded in their last 5 RPL matches. Overall, the team has conceded 9 goals, with only six teams having a worse record. Lokomotiv currently sits in 3rd place in the standings.
- Lokomotiv has scored at least two goals in 7 of their last 8 Premier League matches.
- The team is unbeaten at home in 9 league matches (4 wins, 5 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 9 of Lokomotiv's last 11 home games in the RPL.
Predicted lineup for Lokomotiv (4-4-2)
Anton Mitryushkin – Alexander Silyanov, Maxim Nenakhov, Cesar Montes, Yevgeny Morozov – Dmitry Barinov, Alexey Batrakov, Artem Karpukas, Zelimkhan Bakaev – Dmitry Vorobyov, Alexander Rudenko.
Forward Sergey Pinyaev is injured. Midfielder Danil Prutsev and forward Adolfo Gaich have joined the squad.
Krylia Sovetov
In their last match, the Samara team suffered a 0-6 defeat at home to Krasnodar, equaling their heaviest defeat in the Premier League. Magomed Adiev's side also saw their six-match scoring streak in the league come to an end. With 8 points (2 wins, 2 draws), they are in 9th place in the standings. The club, with 9 goals scored, shares the lead in terms of scoring among teams in the lower half of the table.
- In 5 of their last 7 RPL games, Samara has not conceded more than one goal.
- Krylia Sovetov has scored at least one goal in their last 7 away league matches.
- The team has not lost in 5 of their last 7 away matches in this tournament (2 wins, 3 draws).
Predicted lineup for Krylia Sovetov (3-4-3)
Sergey Pesyakov – Dominik Oroz, Alexander Soldatenkov, Kirill Pechenin – Sergey Bozhin, Mihailo Banjac, Ilzat Akhmetov, Sergey Babkin – Vadim Rakov, Amar Rahmanovic, Maxim Vityugov.
Forward Vladimir Khubulov is injured.
Referee
Sergey Karasev (Russia)
Matches – 18 (RPL, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 73;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 28%.
Lokomotiv vs. Krylia Sovetov: Match Prediction
The Railwaymen dropped points in two consecutive matches after four victories at the start of the tournament. The draw with Rostov, where they had a two-goal advantage, must have been particularly disappointing. However, this setback is unlikely to prevent Lokomotiv from consistently picking up points. Mikhail Galaktionov's team has yet to lose at home in the RPL this calendar year (4 wins, 5 draws). The Samara club hasn't beaten Lokomotiv in Moscow since 2006.
Krylia Sovetov has won only two of their last 10 Premier League matches (3 draws, 5 losses), largely due to defensive issues. This season, they have only managed to keep a clean sheet against low-scoring Paris NN, and they have conceded in 15 consecutive away games in the RPL. Notably, in the last two rounds, Magomed Adiev's side has conceded 9 goals.
My prediction: Lokomotiv will not lose and Total Over 1.5 goals
