The Matchday 20 clash in the Russian Premier League between Lokomotiv and Akhmat will take place on March 7 at the RZD Arena in Moscow. Lokomotiv vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lokomotiv
Mikhail Galaktionov's side failed to defeat Dynamo Makhachkala away in the last round, ending in a 1-1 draw. This result marks Lokomotiv's fourth consecutive match without a win in the league (2 draws, 2 losses) – the longest winless streak for the team this season in the RPL. Additionally, the club has conceded ten goals over the last five Premier League matches. In the standings, Lokomotiv has accumulated 36 points and remains in fourth place. Notably, Lokomotiv has earned 21 points in home games this season, second only to Spartak (26).
- The club has won 9 of their last 11 home matches in the Premier League.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of the team's last 7 home league matches.
- Lokomotiv has conceded in 5 of their last 7 home games in the RPL.
Predicted lineup for Lokomotiv (4-4-2)
Ilya Lantratov – Maksim Nenakhov, Lucas Fasson, César Montes, Alexander Silyanov – Ilya Samoshnikov, Danila Godyaev, Dmitry Barinov, Sergey Pinyaev – Alexey Batrakov, Timur Suleymanov.
Akhmat
In the last round, Sergey Tashuev's team defeated Rubin 2-1 at home. As a result, Akhmat secured their second consecutive victory in the league and their third overall this season in the RPL. Additionally, the team scored more than one goal for the first time in six previous Premier League matches. Akhmat has collected 16 points and climbed to the 14th position in the standings. Notably, in terms of points earned away this season, Akhmat (5) is ahead of only Orenburg (1).
- The team has failed to win in 8 of their last 9 away league matches (2 draws, 6 losses).
- The club has conceded at least two goals in the previous five away league matches.
- Akhmat has failed to score in 6 of their last 9 away matches in the Premier League.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-2-3-1)
Giorgi Shelia – Darko Todorovic, Nader Ghandri, Turpal-Ali Ibishev, Arsen Adamov – Ismael Silva, Lechi Sadulaev, Daniil Utkin, Maksim Samorodov – Amin Talal, Georgy Melkadze.
Defender Miroslav Bogosavac and forward Bernard Berisha will miss the game due to injuries.
Referee
Ivan Abrosimov (Russia)
Matches – 5 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 21;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 20%.
Lokomotiv vs. Akhmat: Match Prediction
At home, Mikhail Galaktionov's team rarely struggles to secure maximum results. Home support helps Lokomotiv win regularly: in their last 11 home league matches, the team has secured nine victories, and in five of these, they kept a clean sheet. Additionally, in last season's RPL head-to-head, the club was stronger than Akhmat at home (2-1).
Akhmat faces difficulties in away encounters – the team performs much better at home. At home, Akhmat has collected 11 points this season, while away, they have only five. Moreover, in the last six away Premier League matches, the club has lost five times, conceding 14 goals during this period.
I believe the hosts will capitalize on their home advantage and achieve maximum results. My prediction: Lokomotiv to win
