Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.63 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.63Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultLokomotiv to win ✗63% · @1.63
Double chanceLokomotiv or draw ✗84% · @1.16
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.40
Lokomotiv vs Rubin preview and prediction
The match
Rubin travel to face Lokomotiv in the Friendlies Clubs on Saturday 18 July (16:00 WAT).
Form guide
Lokomotiv's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat CSKA Moscow 1–0 at home. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 5. They average 1.5 scored and 0.5 conceded. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Rubin's last 5: WDLDD Most recently they beat Krylia Sovetov 2–0 at home. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Lokomotiv arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 15 March 2026, finished Rubin 3–0 Lokomotiv.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.0 for Lokomotiv and 0.8 for Rubin. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Lokomotiv 63%, draw 21%, Rubin 16%.
Safer route: Lokomotiv or draw (84%) at 1.16.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Lokomotiv to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.63, above our fair price of 1.58, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Lokomotiv 1–0 Rubin. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Lokomotiv63%fair 1.58 · @1.63
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @4.05
Rubin16%fair 6.44 · @4.75
2.80Expected goals
1.95Lokomotiv xG
0.85Rubin xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
3–16%
From our goals model: Lokomotiv 2.0 – 0.8 Rubin expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Lokomotiv to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.63.
Who will win Lokomotiv vs Rubin?
On our numbers Lokomotiv have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Rubin 16%.
How many goals will there be in Lokomotiv vs Rubin?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lokomotiv vs Rubin?
Our predicted score is Lokomotiv 1–0 Rubin, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Lokomotiv vs Rubin?
Lokomotiv vs Rubin (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.