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 the last round, conceding a late equalizer in a 3-3 draw with Rostov. 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 five consecutive RPL matches. Overall, the club has allowed 9 goals, a stat worse than only six other teams. 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 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, Evgeny Morozov – Dmitry Barinov, Alexey Batrakov, Artem Karpukas, Zelimkhan Bakaev – Dmitry Vorobyov, Alexander Rudenko.
Forward Sergey Pinyaev is injured. Midfielder Danil Prutsev has joined the team.
Krylia Sovetov
In the last round, the team from Samara suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat at home to Krasnodar, equaling their biggest loss in Premier League history. Additionally, Magomed Adiev's side saw their six-match scoring streak in the league come to an end. With 8 points (2 wins, 2 draws), Krylia Sovetov is in 9th place in the standings. However, with 9 goals scored, they are the top scorers among teams in the lower half of the table.
- In 5 of their last 7 RPL games, Krylia Sovetov conceded no more than one goal.
- Krylia Sovetov has scored at least once 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, Mikhailo Banyats, Ilzat Akhmetov, Sergey Babkin – Vadim Rakov, Amar Rahmanovich, 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%.
Match Prediction: Lokomotiv vs. Krylia Sovetov
The Railwaymen dropped points in two consecutive matches after winning their first four games of the tournament. The draw with Rostov was particularly frustrating for Moscow, as they squandered a two-goal lead just before the final whistle. Nevertheless, this setback is unlikely to derail Lokomotiv's momentum in collecting points. Under Mikhail Galaktionov, the team has not lost a home league game this calendar year (4 wins, 5 draws). Additionally, Lokomotiv has not lost at home to Samara in the league since 2006.
Krylia Sovetov has won only two of their last 10 Premier League matches (3 draws, 5 losses). These results are largely due to defensive issues. In this championship, Samara has only kept a clean sheet against the low-scoring Pari NN, and they have conceded in 15 consecutive away RPL games. Notably, in the last two rounds, Magomed Adiev's side has picked the ball out of their net nine times.
My prediction: Lokomotiv will not lose and Total Over 1.5
