CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CSKA Moscow welcome Lokomotiv to VEB Arena for a Cup fixture on Thursday 29 October (17:30 WAT).
Current form
CSKA Moscow, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Spartak Moscow, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.7 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Lokomotiv, last 5: LDDWW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to FC Rostov, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Momentum favours CSKA Moscow, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.5 for Lokomotiv.
Head to head
When they last met (22 Aug 2026) it ended CSKA Moscow 3–2 Lokomotiv. The last 4 head-to-heads: CSKA Moscow 2 wins, Lokomotiv 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 3 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CSKA Moscow 1.5 xG, Lokomotiv 1.0 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CSKA Moscow 53%, draw 21%, Lokomotiv 26%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (71%, odds 1.37). Most likely score in line with that pick: CSKA Moscow 1–0 Lokomotiv. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CSKA Moscow53%fair 1.90 · @1.98
Draw21%fair 4.74 · @3.66
Lokomotiv26%fair 3.79 · @3.74
2.53Expected goals
1.54CSKA Moscow xG
0.98Lokomotiv xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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 21% 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.
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.