Akron vs Lokomotiv: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 1 September the Cup brings Akron against Lokomotiv at Samara Arena. Kick-off: 14:15 WAT.
Current form
Akron, last 5: DLWDD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with CSKA Moscow, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Lokomotiv, last 5: LLLDD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Dynamo, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Akron, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.5 for Lokomotiv.
Head to head
When they last met (8 Aug 2026) it ended Lokomotiv 0–0 Akron. The last 3 head-to-heads: Akron 0 wins, Lokomotiv 2, draws 1. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Akron 1.0 xG, Lokomotiv 1.6 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Akron 28%, draw 21%, Lokomotiv 51%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (69%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: Akron 1–1 Lokomotiv. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Akron28%fair 3.59 · @3.48
Draw21%fair 4.83 · @3.82
Lokomotiv51%fair 1.94 · @2.04
2.59Expected goals
1.04Akron xG
1.55Lokomotiv xG
61%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–112%
1–29%
0–29%
1–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Akron 1.0 – 1.6 Lokomotiv expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Akron vs Lokomotiv?
On our numbers Akron have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Lokomotiv 51%.
How many goals will there be in Akron vs Lokomotiv?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Akron vs Lokomotiv?
Our predicted score is Akron 1–1 Lokomotiv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Akron vs Lokomotiv?
Akron vs Lokomotiv (Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 14:15 (West Africa Time) at Samara 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.