Lokomotiv vs Rubin: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Rubin travel to face Lokomotiv on Saturday 18 July in the Friendlies Clubs – the ball rolls at 16:00 WAT.
Current form
Lokomotiv, last 5: WWWWD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over CSKA Moscow, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
Rubin, last 5: WDLDD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Krylia Sovetov, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Lokomotiv, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.0 for Rubin.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Mar 2026) it ended Rubin 3–0 Lokomotiv.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Lokomotiv 1.7 xG, Rubin 1.0 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Lokomotiv 55%, draw 24%, Rubin 21%.
Lower-risk option: Lokomotiv or draw (79%) at 1.16.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (69%, odds 1.39). Most likely score in line with that pick: Lokomotiv 1–1 Rubin. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Lokomotiv55%fair 1.81 · @1.63
Draw24%fair 4.13 · @4.05
Rubin21%fair 4.84 · @4.75
2.67Expected goals
1.66Lokomotiv xG
1.01Rubin xG
61%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–012%
2–110%
2–010%
0–17%
0–07%
From our goals model: Lokomotiv 1.7 – 1.0 Rubin expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Lokomotiv
Rubin
Attack vs Friendlies Clubs average
+3%
-4%
Goals conceded vs average
-34%
-19%
Our expected goals here
1.45
1.02
Our own ratings from every Friendlies Clubs result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.39.
Who will win Lokomotiv vs Rubin?
On our numbers Lokomotiv have a 55% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Rubin 21%.
How many goals will there be in Lokomotiv vs Rubin?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lokomotiv vs Rubin?
Our predicted score is Lokomotiv 1–1 Rubin, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 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).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.