FC Rostov vs Lokomotiv
Match events
- 46'I. Zhbanov (A. Mironov)
- 46'V. Melekhin (Oumar Sako)
- 49'A. Rudenko
- 55'V. Rakov (S. Pinyaev)
- 55'A. Rudenko (Z. Bakaev)
- 55'R. Myalkovskiy (V. Golubev)
- 63'I. Aznaurov (Olakunle Olusegun)
- 63'Karim Madrakhimov (E. Golenkov)
- 64'V. Golubev
- 67'Lucas Fasson
- 71'A. Shamonin (I. Komarov)
- 74'D. Godyaev (M. Nenakhov)
- 74'A. Kovalenko (N. Saltykov)
Lineups
- 0.9
- Goals/game
- 0.8
- 1.2
- Conceded/game
- 1.1
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 1-1
Data suggests a competitive matchup between FC Rostov and Lokomotiv, with both teams showing inconsistent scoring patterns. Historically, their recent encounters have often resulted in draws, hinting at a closely contested match. Rostov's slight edge from their recent home performances may position them favorably, but Lokomotiv's strong historical record against them cannot be overlooked.
- FC Rostov has not lost their last three home matches against Lokomotiv.
- Both teams have struggled to score, with Rostov averaging 0.9 goals and Lokomotiv 0.7 in their last 10 matches.
- Recent head-to-head matches have often ended in draws, indicating competitive parity.
Confidence is moderate because the probability gap between outcomes is moderate, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.
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Why AI favors FC Rostov
- Sharper attackFC Rostov
FC Rostov are averaging 0.9 goals scored per game over their recent matches.
0.9/game - Tighter defenseFC Rostov
FC Rostov are conceding just 1.2 goals per game over their recent matches.
1.2/game conceded
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
How did our prediction do?
We picked FC Rostov at 44% — final result was FC Rostov win, FC Rostov 1-0 Lokomotiv.
Predicted score was 1-1.
The model itself only flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (66/100) — a closer call that happened to land right.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- FC Rostov have averaged 0.9 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Lokomotiv have averaged 0.8 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 of the last 8 meetings between these two sides.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 8 head-to-head matches.
Head-to-head
Last 8 meetings
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Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Average and best price across 6 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
When do they score?
FC Rostov
Lokomotiv
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MuromFrequently asked questions
Who is likely to win FC Rostov vs Lokomotiv?+
Our AI model favors FC Rostov to win, with a 44% probability (Draw 27%, Lokomotiv 29%).
What time does FC Rostov vs Lokomotiv kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 18, 2026, 5:45 PM (your local time, based on your device).