Main prediction: Lokomotiv Moskva to win in regular time
Alternative tip: Rostov to win and both to score
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The season is still early days and Rostov are back on the pitch this 18/08 (Tuesday).
The clash is against Lokomotiv Moskva, at Rostov Arena, at 18:45, in the Russian Cup.
Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, Rostov have won 2 time(s) and Lokomotiv Moskva have won 0. Lokomotiv Moskva are the clear favourites with a 33% chance at the sportsbooks.
See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva.
Prediction for Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva
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Overview Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva
Lokomotiv Moskva go in as favourites, with odds of 2.58 and a 33% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 15 win(s) for Lokomotiv Moskva against 15 for Selmashi. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the Russian Cup, Rostov have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded, having Yaroslav Mikhaylov as top scorer with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Lokomotiv Moskva have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, and Aleksandr Siljanov as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Rostov and Lokomotiv Moskva
In 31 clashes, Lokomotiv Moskva have the advantage over Rostov: 15 win(s) against 10 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 30/11/2025, in the Russian Premier League, the match score was: Rostov 1-3 Lokomotiv Moskva.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Rostov: current form
Rostov have played only 1 match(es) in the Russian Cup.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the Russian football Cup the situation is this:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Yaroslav Mikhaylov (1 goal(s))
Lokomotiv Moskva: current form
Meanwhile, Lokomotiv Moskva have played only 1 match(es) in the Russian Cup.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 0 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
0.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Aleksandr Siljanov (1 goal(s))
Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva key players
In the Russian Cup, Yaroslav Mikhaylov carries Selmashi's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Olakunle Junior Olusegun, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Ronaldo Cesar Soares dos Santos has 6 goal(s).
For Lokomotiv Moskva, Aleksandr Siljanov is the one who finds the net the most with 1 goal(s) in the Russian Cup.
In the season, Aleksey Batrakov reaches a total of 13 goal(s).
Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva statistics in the Russian Cup
Few matches into the league yet. Rostov have an average of 10 corners and 0 cards per match. Lokomotiv Moskva have 9 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva in the table below.
Rostov
Russia - Russian Cup
Lokomotiv Moskva
Russia - Russian Cup
More tips for Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva
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Correct score prediction for Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva
Lokomotiv Moskva are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Rostov 0-1 Lokomotiv Moskva. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva
Check out where to watch the live match between Lokomotiv Moskva and Rostov:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Rostov and Lokomotiv Moskva
The line-ups for Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva in the Russian football Cup are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Selmashi line-up
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1
Rustam Yatimov
Goalkeeper
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3
Oumar Sako
Defender
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4
Viktor Melekhin
Defender
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6
Olakunle Junior Olusegun
Forward
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7
Ronaldo Santos
Forward
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8
Aleksey Mironov
Midfielder
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10
Ivan Komarov
Midfielder
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18
Konstantin Kuchaev
Midfielder
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40
Ygor Nogueira
Defender
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87
Andrey Langovich
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99
Timur Suleymanov
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Lokomotiv Moskva line-up
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5
Gerzino Nyamsi
Defender
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7
Zelimkhan Bakaev
Forward
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10
Aleksey Batrakov
Midfielder
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11
Vadim Rakov
Forward
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14
Georgiy Dzhikiya
Defender
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19
Aleksandr Rudenko
Forward
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22
Ilya Lantratov
Goalkeeper
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24
Maksim Nenakhov
Defender
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45
Aleksandr Siljanov
Defender
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75
Ilya Eremeev
Midfielder
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85
Evgeni Morozov
Defender
The Lokomotiv Moskva starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva
Match: Rostov vs Lokomotiv Moskva
Tournament: Russian football Cup 2026/27
Date: 18/08/2026
Time: 18:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Rostov Arena
Broadcast: none scheduled
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