Rubin Kazan vs Lokomotiv Prediction 12 April 2025
🔊 Rubin are set to host Lokomotiv in the 24th round of the RPL, a match that could shake up the league standings. The teams favor different styles of play: the hosts focus on defense, while the visitors aim for greater ball control. The odds suggest an advantage for the Moscow side, yet the intrigue remains due to Rubin's strong performances in Kazan.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Rubin and Lokomotiv:
- 41 matches played;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 18, draws - 14;
- goals scored - 34 for Rubin, 43 for Lokomotiv;
- average total goals in the first half - 0.83, in the second half - 1.05;
- average total goals per match - 1.88.
The last game took place on 02 November 2024 at Lokomotiv's ground and ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Rubin Kazan - Lokomotiv
Rubin Kazan Team Overview
🔗 Rubin have won all their home games since the winter break. At the "Ak Bars Arena," they not only defeated Pari NN (1-0) but also Spartak (2-1). However, they haven't secured a single victory on the road. Even in the Russian Cup, they lost to Ural (0-1). Last weekend, the Kazan side narrowly avoided defeat against Krylia Sovetov (1-1). Mirland Daku, who has been dealing with health issues, featured in the match, playing almost the entire game before being substituted during stoppage time. Rubin conceded in the 16th minute but managed to equalize late on with a penalty.
📣 Rubin's head coach Rashid Rakhimov summed up the Volga derby: "A draw is a fair result. Our first half didn't go well because we lost control in certain moments. In the second half, the team adjusted, showing character and spirit. We didn't deserve to lose."
❌ Rashid Rakhimov noted that Mirland Daku, Bogdan Jokic, and Veldin Hodja hadn't trained with the team but still played in Samara. The latter even played while on painkillers. Therefore, it's possible some players might be given a rest. Yegor Teslenko will definitely miss out after being sent off against Krylia Sovetov.
Match Results: Rubin Kazan
Lokomotiv Moscow Team Overview
🔴 Lokomotiv faced a challenging schedule in the spring phase of the championship. Despite this, they only suffered a defeat against Krylya Sovetov (1-5), a match that seemed the easiest on paper. This made their response in the clash against Zenit all the more intriguing. The coach made several changes, including a goalkeeper switch. The "Red-Greens" played with confidence in the first half. However, things took a downturn after the break, even though Batrakov opened the scoring in the second half. But five minutes before full-time, the opposition leveled it (1-1). Lokomotiv dropped to sixth place in the standings and seemingly fell out of contention for the top spots.
📣 Lokomotiv's head coach Mikhail Galaktionov acknowledged the team's progress following the Zenit match: “The individual skill of our former player [Glushenkov] made an impact. It's frustrating that we fell just short of victory. But there is a result. We need to accept it and move forward. Securing a point is a step in the right direction.”
✅ It should be noted that Lokomotiv are preparing for their trip to Kazan with a full squad.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Moscow
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 18, draws - 14.
Statistics: Rubin Kazan vs Lokomotiv Moscow
- number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- number of wins: 9 vs 12;
- win percentage: 39% vs 52%;
- number of losses: 8 vs 6;
- number of draws: 6 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 4 vs 2;
- number of losses: 4 vs 4;
- number of draws: 2 vs 4.
- Rubin Kazan won with a +1.5 handicap in 18 of last 20 home games against Lokomotiv Moscow.
- Rubin Kazan won with a +1.5 handicap in 15 of last 17 home games against Lokomotiv Moscow (Premier League).
- Rubin Kazan won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games against Lokomotiv Moscow.
- Rubin Kazan won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 5 games against Lokomotiv Moscow (Premier League).
- Rubin Kazan won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 games (Premier League).
- Rubin Kazan won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 home games.
- Rubin Kazan won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games.
- Rubin Kazan won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 home games (Premier League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.83, the guests - 1.05;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.88;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Rubin Kazan vs Lokomotiv Moscow
- average total in the tournament: 2.78 vs 3.22;
- average total goals scored: 1.3 vs 1.7;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.61 vs 0.78;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.7 vs 0.91;
- Rubin Kazan: average total at home in the tournament - 1.27;
- Lokomotiv Moscow: average total away in the tournament - 1.73;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 2) vs 1.1 (away - 1.2).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Rubin Kazan home games against Lokomotiv Moscow.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Rubin Kazan home games against Lokomotiv Moscow (Premier League).
Prediction on corners
Rubin Kazan: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.3; at home field - 4.09;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; at home field - 3.
Lokomotiv Moscow: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.96, away - 4.73;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; away - 5.4.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.34 (2.17 for home team and 2.17 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.26 (1.68 for home team and 2.58 for away team).
Rubin Kazan: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.43; at home - 2.18;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; at home - 2.
Lokomotiv Moscow: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.48, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 3.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Rubin Kazan vs Lokomotiv Moscow
- number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Rubin Kazan at home - 4 (36%);
- number of BTTS matches for Lokomotiv Moscow away - 7 (64%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Rubin Kazan at home - 1 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Lokomotiv Moscow away - 4 (80%).
- Lokomotiv Moscow have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games (Premier League).
- Lokomotiv Moscow have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games.
- Lokomotiv Moscow have scored and conceded in their last 6 games.
Editorial Prediction
The clash between Rubin and Lokomotiv promises to be an intriguing duel of contrasting styles-compact defense versus active ball control. Considering both teams' current form and their head-to-head history, a cautious game with limited goals can be anticipated. Thus, betting on under 2.5 goals appears to be a well-founded choice, reflecting a realistic match scenario that has played out in eight of the last nine encounters between these teams in Kazan.No comments
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