Our Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow Prediction: 1-2
Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 16:45 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA 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
Lokomotiv Moscow's Last Match – Dinamo Moscow vs Lokomotiv Moscow
Lokomotiv Moscow will seek to keep their streak alive after a 5-3 Russia Premier League victory over Dinamo Moscow on October 4. In that match, Lokomotiv Moscow recorded 44% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dinamo Moscow | 56% | 12 (7) | - | 54 |
 Lokomotiv Moscow | 44% | 9 (9) | - | 46 |
CSKA Moscow's Last Match – CSKA Moscow vs Spartak Moscow
CSKA Moscow will hope to extend their good run following a 3-2 Russia Premier League win against Spartak Moscow on October 5. In that match, CSKA Moscow recorded 38% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CSKA Moscow | 38% | 6 (4) | - | 47 |
 Spartak Moscow | 62% | 11 (7) | - | 49 |
Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow Stats
Key Stats
| Lokomotiv Moscow | CSKA Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.43 | Attacking Strength | 1.37 |
| 1.03 | Defence Strength | 0.59 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lokomotiv Moscow are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while CSKA Moscow average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.