Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Lokomotiv Moskva vs CSKA Moskva match as part of the Russia - Russian Cup tournament.
Join us for the live broadcast of the central match of the Russian Cup's RPL Path group stage Round 4 - the Main Moscow Derby, as Lokomotiv hosts CSKA at their RZD Arena. This battle between two historic giants of Russian football is always an incredibly tense and uncompromising fight.
Date and Kick-off Time: October 01, 2025, 17:30 UTC (20:30 MSK).
Match Preview and Team Form
Lokomotiv comes into this derby as one of the league leaders. Mikhail Galaktionov's side is playing confident and balanced football, consistently picking up points. At their home arena, the 'Railwaymen' are particularly strong and will be aiming for a victory against their fierce rivals to secure a comfortable position in the cup group.
CSKA is also among the RPL leaders and is a contender for a medal position. Marko Nikolić's team focuses on a pragmatic style of football and defensive solidity. For the 'Army men,' the derby against Lokomotiv is more than just a game for points; it's a matter of prestige. CSKA will be highly motivated to get revenge for the recent draw in the league.
Head-to-Head History
The encounters between these teams in recent years have been incredibly tight, spectacular, and rich in goals. In the last six head-to-head RPL matches, there has been one win for Lokomotiv, two for CSKA, and three draws. The most recent meeting between the teams, which took place just a few weeks ago in the league, ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow Prediction
Bookmakers rate the chances of the teams as absolutely even. Both teams are in good form, and Lokomotiv's home-field advantage is balanced by CSKA's resilient character. A tactical battle between two strong coaches is expected.
- Likely Outcome: A draw. Considering the statistics of recent meetings, a draw seems to be the most probable result.
- Total Goals Bet: Since both teams have scored in 4 of the last 6 head-to-head matches, a bet on 'Both Teams to Score - Yes' looks very appealing.
- Key Factor: A battle of characters and tactics. The outcome of the derby could be decided by the individual actions of key players or by set pieces.
Tune into the Lokomotiv vs CSKA Main Moscow Derby live stream on tutsport.net and witness one of the greatest rivalries in Russian football!