The hosts have defeated CSKA in the last clash between the two sides.
Lokomotiv Moscow are all set to host CSKA Moscow in the match week 29 of the Russian Premier League 2024-25 edition. The intense battle between the two teams will take place at the RZD Arena.
Lokomotiv Moscow will be at home this time around and will be feeling confident. They have already defeated CSKA once this season, and that too in the away fixture. They will be looking to complete the double over them. The hosts are in the sixth spot on the Russian Premier League points table and are looking to sum up their season on a positive note.
CSKA Moscow are placed in third spot on the league table. They did a decent enough job this season, but it was not enough for them to win the Russian Premier League title. They will be away from home this time around and might be under some pressure.
Kick-off:
- Location: Moscow, Russia
- Stadium: RZD Arena
- Date: Monday, May 19
- Kick-off Time: 23:00 IST/ 17:30 GMT/ 12:30 ET/ 09:30 PT
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Form:
Lokomotiv Moscow: W-D-L-D-W
CSKA Moscow: W-L-D-W-W
Players to Watch
Alexey Batrakov (Lokomotiv Moscow)
The 19-year-old midfielder is going to play an important role for Lokomotiv Moscow in the upcoming Russian Premier League game. Alexey Batrakov has scored 13 goals and has also bagged seven assists in 27 league games this season. He is good at controlling the midfield and is a crucial part of the final third as well.
Ivan Oblyakov (CSKA Moscow)
For the visitors, Ivan Oblyakov will be looking to step up as CSKA Moscow will be looking to secure three points here. He has nine goal contributions in 27 Russian Premier League games this season. The 26-year-old can also help his side in the attacking front.
He does well in the midfield too.
Match Facts
- Lokomotiv Moscow have won one of their last five games against CSKA.
- CSKA have won two of their last five fixtures against Lokomotiv.
- CSKA Moscow are unbeaten in their last three games.
Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow: Betting Tips and Odds
- CSKA to win
- Tamerlan Musaev to score
- Goals above 2.5
Injury and Team News
Lokomotiv Moscow will be without the services of Ilya Samoshnikov.
All of the squad members for CSKA Moscow are ready and fit to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 34
Lokomotiv Moscow won: 12
CSKA Moscow won: 15
Draws: 7
Predicted Lineups
Lokomotiv Moscow predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Mitryushkin (GK); Nenakhov, Montes, Pogostnov, Fasson; Barinov, Karpukas; Pinyaev, Batrakov, Rakov; Vorobyev
CSKA Moscow predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)
Akinfeev (GK); Gajic, Diveev, Sotto, Moises; Oblyakov, Kislyak, Bistrovic; Zhemaletdinov; Musaev, Glebov
Match Prediction
The two teams will come up with an interesting league contest. CSKA Moscow are likely to emerge victorious against Lokomotiv Moscow in their upcoming Russian Premier League 2024-25 clash.
Prediction: Lokomotiv Moscow 1-2 CSKA Moscow
Telecast Details
All of the matches for the Russian Premier League will be streamed live on the premierliga.ru, which isthe official website for the competition.
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