Lokomotiv vs CSKA Moscow: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 4 August the Cup brings Lokomotiv against CSKA Moscow at RZD Arena. Kick-off: 18:45 WAT.
Current form
Lokomotiv, last 5: LDLWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Dinamo Makhachkala, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
CSKA Moscow, last 5: DWLLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Krylia Sovetov, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Lokomotiv, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for CSKA Moscow.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Jul 2026) it ended Lokomotiv 1–0 CSKA Moscow. The last 2 head-to-heads: Lokomotiv 1 win, CSKA Moscow 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 2.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Lokomotiv 1.3 xG, CSKA Moscow 1.4 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 62%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Lokomotiv 36%, draw 26%, CSKA Moscow 39%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.21). Most likely score in line with that pick: Lokomotiv 1–1 CSKA Moscow. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Lokomotiv36%fair 2.81 · @2.67
Draw26%fair 3.91 · @3.48
CSKA Moscow39%fair 2.58 · @2.65
2.70Expected goals
1.31Lokomotiv xG
1.40CSKA Moscow xG
62%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–19%
1–09%
1–29%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Lokomotiv 1.3 – 1.4 CSKA Moscow expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Lokomotiv vs CSKA Moscow?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.21.
Who will win Lokomotiv vs CSKA Moscow?
On our numbers Lokomotiv have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 26% and CSKA Moscow 39%.
How many goals will there be in Lokomotiv vs CSKA Moscow?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lokomotiv vs CSKA Moscow?
Our predicted score is Lokomotiv 1–1 CSKA Moscow, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Lokomotiv vs CSKA Moscow?
Lokomotiv vs CSKA Moscow (Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 18:45 (West Africa Time) at RZD Arena.
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.