Match Preview Overview

The 7th-round Russian Premier League clash between Lokomotiv Moscow and Krylia Sovetov Samara is scheduled for August 31st at the RZD Arena in Moscow. This article delves into the upcoming encounter, providing a detailed match preview, key statistics, and our expert prediction for the Lokomotiv vs Krylia Sovetov fixture.

Lokomotiv Moscow Team Analysis

Under the leadership of Mikhail Galaktionov, Lokomotiv Moscow recently saw three points slip away in their last match against Rostov, ending in a dramatic 3-3 draw after conceding a late goal. Despite this, the team has maintained an impressive unbeaten streak of 12 matches in the championship, consisting of 7 wins and 5 draws. However, it’s worth noting that the “Railroaders” have conceded goals in their last 5 RPL fixtures. In total, the club has allowed 9 goals, a defensive record that is only worse than six other teams. Nonetheless, Lokomotiv currently occupies a strong 3rd position in the league standings.

Lokomotiv Moscow Key Statistics

• Lokomotiv has scored at least two goals in 7 of their last 8 Premier League matches.
• At home, the team has remained undefeated for 9 consecutive championship matches (4 wins, 5 draws).
• Both teams have scored in 9 of Lokomotiv’s previous 11 home games in the RPL.

Lokomotiv Moscow Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Anton Mitryushkin – Aleksandr Silyanov, Maksim Nenakhov, César Montes, Evgeni Morozov – Dmitri Barinov, Aleksey Batrakov, Artem Karpukas, Zelimkhan Bakaev – Dmitri Vorobyov, Aleksandr Rudenko.

Team News: Lokomotiv Moscow

Striker Sergey Pinyaev is currently injured. Midfielder Danil Prutsev has joined the team roster.

Krylia Sovetov Samara Team Analysis

In their previous fixture, Krylia Sovetov suffered a significant 0-6 home defeat against Krasnodar. This result equals the club’s largest-ever loss in the Premier League. Furthermore, Magomed Adiev’s side saw their 6-match scoring streak in the championship come to an end. With 8 points from 2 wins and 2 draws, the Samara-based team currently sits in 9th place in the overall standings. Notably, the club shares the lead in offensive output among teams in the bottom half of the table, having scored 9 goals.

Krylia Sovetov Samara Key Statistics

• Krylia Sovetov has conceded no more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 RPL matches.
• The team has scored at least one goal in their last 7 away games in the championship.
• Krylia Sovetov has avoided defeat in 5 of their last 7 away matches in this tournament (2 wins, 3 draws).

Krylia Sovetov Samara Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Sergey Pesyakov – Dominik Oroz, Aleksandr Soldatenkov, Kirill Pechenin – Sergey Bozhin, Mihajlo Banjac, Ilzat Akhmetov, Sergey Babkin – Vadim Rakov, Amar Rahmanovic, Maksim Vityugov.

Team News: Krylia Sovetov Samara

Striker Vladimir Khubulov is currently sidelined due to injury.

Match Official

Sergey Karasev (Russia)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated – 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;

Penalty awards – 28%.

Lokomotiv Moscow vs Krylia Sovetov Samara Match Prediction

After an impressive start with 4 victories, the “Railroaders” have dropped points in their last two consecutive matches. The draw against Rostov, where they squandered a two-goal lead just moments before the final whistle, must have been particularly frustrating for the Moscow side. Nevertheless, this setback is unlikely to deter Lokomotiv from consistently accumulating points. Mikhail Galaktionov’s squad remains undefeated at home in the RPL throughout the current calendar year (4 wins, 5 draws). Moreover, Lokomotiv has not lost to Krylia Sovetov at their home ground in the championship since 2006.

Krylia Sovetov has managed only two wins in their last 10 Premier League matches (3 draws, 5 losses). These results are largely attributable to their defensive vulnerabilities. In the current championship, the Samara team only kept a clean sheet against the low-scoring Pari NN, and they have conceded goals in their last 15 away RPL games. Notably, in their last two rounds, Magomed Adiev’s men have seen the ball hit the back of their net 9 times.

Our Betting Pick

My prediction: Lokomotiv will not lose and Total Over 1.5 goals.