- FK Krasnodar have won three of the last seven Russian Premier League games against FK Lokomotiv Moscow (D3, L1) Lokomotiv Moscow have failed to win any of their last four away league matches against FK Krasnodar Lokomotiv Moscow have scored 6 goals in their last five matches in all competitions with Dmitri Vorobyov scoring 3 of them
Lokomotiv’s away record against Krasnodar is a concern
Both of these clubs enter their Premier League 2025-2026 campaign with 0 points, but Krasnodar will start in sixth spot in the table and Lokomotiv Moscow in 11th according to the pre-season league table. This FK Krasnodar vs FK Lokomotiv Moscow preview highlights how Murad Musayev has instilled a technical, attacking identity in his squad since taking over as head coach in March 2024.
Kady Borges is the creative spark to Krasnodar’s play, but the ball can flow through many channels as the players have enough quality to play a patient build-up. Jhon Cordoba will be their main threat in the box, his clinical finishing skills make him a dangerous player. Defender Sergei Petrov anchors Krasnodar’s backline and provides leadership during tactical build-up.
Lokomotiv Moscow are led by Mikhail Galaktionov, who has guided the side since November 2022. He is a pragmatic coach who will set the structure for the game and balance his team. The visitors need to frustrate Krasnodar and hit them on the break, which will test their defensive strength, making the FK Krasnodar vs FK Lokomotiv Moscow prediction especially intriguing.
This is a big game for both clubs
Lokomotiv Moscow come into this game on the back of a much better run of goals than their hosts, scoring six in their last five, while Krasnodar have hit five in their last five in all competitions. For those interested in the FK Krasnodar vs FK Lokomotiv Moscow betting tips, note that Jhon Cordoba has scored two of those for the hosts, but Dmitri Vorobyov’s three for the away side makes him the in-form player on which to bet.
The bookies are giving the edge to the home side here at +150, which seems a bit short, but the FK Krasnodar vs FK Lokomotiv Moscow odds of +250 on offer for Lokomotiv Moscow is certainly on the low side.
A draw might be a good result for both these teams in a game that could be a chess match and a close game, but the way both have played recently, we will take both teams to score at -196. In our FK Krasnodar vs FK Lokomotiv Moscow prediction, both sides are likely to find the back of the net.
