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 - Premier League tournament.
Match events:
| A. Batrakov (1 - 0) Assist: D. Barinov | 17' | |||
| A. Rudenko | 43' | |||
| D. Vorobyev (2 - 0) | 45+3' | |||
| 46' | R. Villagra / Joao Victor | |||
| A. Rudenko Goal Disallowed | 62' | |||
| D. Barinov | 67' | |||
| 67' | G. Popolitov / Henrique Carmo | |||
| S. Pinyaev / A. Rudenko | 70' | |||
| N. Komlichenko / A. Karpukas | 70' | |||
| A. Batrakov | 71' | |||
| 78' | M. Popovic / K. Glebov | |||
| N. Komlichenko (3 - 0) Assist: D. Barinov | 88' |
Watch the main event of the 12th round of the Russian Premier League - the Moscow derby, with Lokomotiv hosting CSKA at RZD Arena. A battle for the top spot: the teams are 2nd and 1st, separated by just one point.
Date and Kick-off Time: October 18, 2025, 16:45 UTC 19:45 MSK.
Match Preview and Team Form
Lokomotiv enters as the only RPL team undefeated this season 6 wins, 5 draws. Most prolific attack in the league: 26 goals in 11 rounds. Mikhail Galaktionov's defense is unstable with 16 goals conceded - worst among top-five teams. Last round, Lokomotiv beat Dynamo 5:3. The team is unbeaten in the last 11 home league games.
CSKA leads with 24 points. After a minor slump, Fabio Celestini's side won three consecutive matches, including a 3:2 win over Spartak. CSKA focuses on attacking football, ranking 2nd in xG, with a more balanced defense. Undefeated in 24 of the last 25 RPL matches. Injuries to Akinfeev and Musaev and Moises suspension affect the squad.
Head-to-Head History
174 matches played; slight advantage to CSKA: 80 wins vs 57 for Lokomotiv. This season, two Russian Cup meetings both won by CSKA 2:1 and 0:0, 4:2 on penalties. Recent RPL matches at Lokomotiv's ground often ended in draws.
Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow Prediction
Experts expect a tense and balanced game. Lokomotiv will use strong home attack; CSKA, despite personnel losses, is in excellent form. Both teams score frequently but also concede, especially vs top opponents.
- Likely Outcome: Draw or CSKA win. CSKA appears more balanced and already defeated Lokomotiv this season.
- Total Goals Bet: Considering defensive issues and attacking power, a 'Both Teams to Score' bet is highly probable.
- Key Factor: Battle for first place. Derby emotions and motivation could result in a high-scoring, unpredictable match.
Watch the Lokomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow live stream on tutsport.net and follow the main event of the 12th RPL round!