Kryliya vs Lokomotiv Prediction 28 March 2025
🔊 Will the fan meeting impact Krylia Sovetov's performance in the 22nd round of the Russian Premier League? These events are typically organized to energize the team, which they could certainly use. Meanwhile, Lokomotiv are in good shape, vying for a top-three finish. However, they can't afford to drop points at the Samara Arena this coming Friday.
Head-to-Head
Over the span of 34 head-to-head matches, Lokomotiv holds a slight edge with a 53% win rate. In the first round, they narrowly secured three points at the "RZD Arena" with a 1-0 victory. Suleymanov, who had just come off the bench, scored the only goal in the 75th minute. It's worth noting that the previous four encounters ended in draws. Additionally, there was no winner in the first half of 7 out of the last 8 matches. Therefore, it's worth considering a bet on a draw in the first half.
Head-to-head statistics Kryliya - Lokomotiv

Krylya Sovetov Team Overview
The departure of the head coach at Krylia Sovetov seemed inevitable during the first half of the RPL season. However, Osinkin remained with the team and appeared to have them well-prepared for the spring fixtures. In the opening round, the Volga side put on a solid performance in Krasnodar, even managing to take a point from one of the title contenders (1-1). Yet, this success wasn't followed up. In the next round, Krylia Sovetov fell again to Akron in the Samara Region derby (0-2). They also failed to score against Dynamo Makhachkala (0-4), with Gaponov leaving his team a man down early in the second half. By that time, the opponents were already leading by two goals. As a result, the defender will miss the upcoming match, along with Lomaev and Vityugov, who are at risk of not appearing on the field this season due to injuries.
Match Results: Krylya Sovetov

Lokomotiv Moscow Team Overview
The "Railroaders" are unlikely to be completely satisfied with their performance in the spring part of the season. However, they remain undefeated, holding the 4th spot in the standings. Their encounters with Dynamo Makhachkala and Akhmat proved challenging, ending in draws with goals exchanged. Lokomotiv's only victory came against Dynamo Moscow (2-1) just before the international break. Siljanov secured the three points by joining the attack in the 76th minute. The "Red-Greens" also competed in the Russian Cup, where they eliminated Dynamo Makhachkala (2-1) on the Regions Path. Pinyaev scored the winning goal early in the second half after their opponents were reduced to ten men. It's worth noting that Barinov will miss the upcoming match due to injury, which is a significant loss for the team.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Moscow
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Expect goals in the second half: Krylya Sovetov have conceded during this period in 5 of their last 6 matches at Samara Arena. On the flip side, Lokomotiv have found the net in 6 out of 7 away games. Additionally, they have managed to score against the Volga side in the second half for 11 consecutive head-to-head encounters. Everything points towards a Lokomotiv goal in the 2nd half.
🚩 Corner Prediction
This season, Lokomotiv have the edge in corner kicks, averaging 6 compared to 4.5. Matches involving them see an average of 10.6 corners. In their first-round head-to-head, the teams surpassed this mark with 15 corner kicks. Therefore, it makes sense to bet on over 9.5 total corners.
Editor's Prediction
Lokomotiv are the favorites for the upcoming clash, sitting much higher in the standings and aiming for different objectives altogether. The unfavorable atmosphere within Krylya Sovetov is inevitably affecting their performance, leading us to suggest a possible scoreline of 1-2.
The two-week break should benefit the Volga side, as well as their meeting with fans, though it doesn't guarantee points on the board. However, Krylya Sovetov might manage to score at least once, especially since Lokomotiv have kept only one clean sheet in their last 11 away games. Meanwhile, the "Railroaders" have found the net in 22 of their last 24 away matches, making our main bet - both teams to score (Yes) - a solid choice. This bet has also come through in six of Lokomotiv's last seven Premier League outings.