Our Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov Prediction: 2-1
Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov 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
Lokomotiv Moscow's Last Match – Baltika Kaliningrad vs Lokomotiv Moscow
Lokomotiv Moscow will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Russia Premier League stalemate against Baltika Kaliningrad on August 16. In that match, Lokomotiv Moscow controlled 65% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baltika Kaliningrad | 35% | 11 (4) | - | 41 |
Lokomotiv Moscow | 65% | 8 (4) | - | 55 |
Rostov's Last Match – Rubin Kazan vs Rostov
Rostov will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Russia Premier League setback against Rubin Kazan on August 17. In that match, Rostov recorded 54% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rubin Kazan | 46% | 8 (3) | - | 46 |
Rostov | 54% | 3 (2) | - | 34 |
Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rostov Stats
Key Stats
| Lokomotiv Moscow | Rostov | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lokomotiv Moscow are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Rostov average 0.7 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.