CSKA Moscow host Lokomotiv in the Cup on Thursday 29 October, with kick-off at 17:30 (WAT) at VEB Arena.
Form guide
CSKA Moscow's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Spartak Moscow 2–0 at home. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Lokomotiv's last 5: LDDWW Most recently they lost to FC Rostov 0–2 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
CSKA Moscow arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 August 2026, finished CSKA Moscow 3–2 Lokomotiv. Across their last 4 meetings CSKA Moscow have won 2, Lokomotiv 1, with 1 draw and 3.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 3 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.5 for CSKA Moscow and 1.0 for Lokomotiv. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 58%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.37. Predicted score: CSKA Moscow 1–0 Lokomotiv. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CSKA Moscow53%fair 1.88 · @1.98
Draw20%fair 4.89 · @3.66
Lokomotiv26%fair 3.78 · @3.74
2.53Expected goals
1.55CSKA Moscow xG
0.98Lokomotiv xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
1–112%
2–010%
2–19%
0–08%
0–18%
From our goals model: CSKA Moscow 1.5 – 1.0 Lokomotiv expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.37.
Who will win CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv?
On our numbers CSKA Moscow have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Lokomotiv 26%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv?
Our predicted score is CSKA Moscow 1–0 Lokomotiv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv?
CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv (Cup) kicks off on Thursday 29 October 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at VEB Arena.
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.
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