Our Krasnodar vs Lokomotiv Moscow Prediction: 3-1
Krasnodar vs Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday July 25, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Krasnodar vs Lokomotiv Moscow prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Krasnodar's Last Match – FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Krasnodar
Krasnodar must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 Russia Premier League victory over FC Nizhny Novgorod in their last outing. In that match, Krasnodar controlled 52% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Nizhny Novgorod | 48% | 7 (3) | - | 55 |
Krasnodar | 52% | 7 (4) | - | 40 |
Lokomotiv Moscow's Last Match – Lokomotiv Moscow vs PFC Sochi
Lokomotiv Moscow will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 Russia Premier League triumph against PFC Sochi on July 19. In that match, Lokomotiv Moscow recorded 43% possession, attempting 14 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lokomotiv Moscow | 43% | 14 (9) | - | 55 |
PFC Sochi | 57% | 5 (2) | - | 38 |
Krasnodar vs Lokomotiv Moscow Stats
Key Stats
| Krasnodar | Lokomotiv Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.51 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Krasnodar are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Lokomotiv Moscow average 2.1 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.