Lokomotiv Moscow
- Lokomotiv Moscow have enjoyed a strong campaign to date and their 41 points from 21 matches leaves them sitting in 3rd in the Premier League 2025/2026.
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last two home games (W1, D1) and have enjoyed much more success this term, with six wins and four draws from ten home matches in the league.
- Mikhail Galaktionov has provided a fresh pair of eyes for the club since his appointment and he has been rewarded with plenty of success this season.
- Aleksey Batrakov is Lok’s main threat in the final third, the wide attacker has been prolific for the side this season, netting 11 goals in 20 league games, while Akron's Maxim Boldyrev has provided a spark with two goals in their last five.
Akron Tolyatti
- Akron Tolyatti’s inconsistent away form has seen them sit 10th in the Premier League 2025/2026 table after collecting 22 points from 21 games.
- Zaur Tedeyev has overseen the implementation of a pragmatic style of play that prioritises defensive structure, direct balls, and set pieces as a way of frustrating bigger sides.
- Akron Tolyatti have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches, and in terms of recent games, they have lost 2-0 to Gazovik Orenburg, 4-3 to FK Spartak Moscow and most recently, drew 1-1 at home to FC Akhmat Grozny.
- Away form has been more of an issue for Akron Tolyatti this term, with four wins, one draw and six losses from their 11 away games in the Premier League 2025/2026.
Head-to-Head
- Lokomotiv Moscow have won four and drawn one of the last five head-to-head meetings in all competitions.
- Akron Tolyatti have failed to win in their last two away visits to Lokomotiv Moscow.
Key Players
- Aleksey Batrakov - Lok’s main threat in the final third, prolific this season with 11 goals in 20 league games.
- Maxim Boldyrev - Akron’s recent spark, with two goals in their last five.
Betting Insights
Lokomotiv Moscow are the favorites here at 1.52 and those odds represent good value for a home win.
Prediction
A home victory for Lokomotiv Moscow is the main selection, but with Akron’s set-piece threat and resilience in the head-to-head, both teams to score - Yes at 1.67 is the play.
