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On May 17, 2026, CSKA Moscow will host Lokomotiv Moscow in a highly anticipated clash in the Russian Premier League. Both teams enter this fixture with underwhelming recent form, as CSKA Moscow has failed to secure a win in their last five matches, while Lokomotiv Moscow has managed just one victory over the same period.
CSKA Moscow faces challenges in their attacking rhythm, struggling to convert opportunities into goals. Their lack of success in recent outings may impact their confidence but playing at home provides an inherent advantage, where they traditionally perform better. Defensively, they will need to tighten up to avoid conceding against a Lokomotiv side that while inconsistent, possesses the ability to exploit lapses.
Lokomotiv Moscow, on the other hand, will aim to build on their sole win with a more robust tactical approach. They may look to leverage their counter-attacking strengths against a potentially vulnerable CSKA defense. Bookmakers have set the odds close, with CSKA at 2.46 and Lokomotiv at 2.55, reflecting the evenly matched nature of this contest.
Ultimately, both teams will be eager to secure all three points as the season progresses. While CSKA has the home advantage, Lokomotiv’s recent form gives them a fighting chance, making this an intriguing fixture without guaranteed outcomes.
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| CSKA 37.3% |
Draw 26.5% |
Lokomotiv 36.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.65 | 3.75 | 2.7 | |
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2.46 | 3.45 | 2.55 |
Latest Results
| 06.05.26 FC Spartak Moscow – CSKA Moscow – 1:0 02.05.26 CSKA Moscow – Zenit St Petersburg – 1:3 25.04.26 Rubin Kazan – CSKA Moscow – 0:0 21.04.26 CSKA Moscow – FC Rostov – 1:1 18.04.26 Krylya Sovetov Samara – CSKA Moscow – 1:1 |
10.05.26 Lokomotiv Moscow – Baltika Kaliningrad – 1:0 01.05.26 Lokomotiv Moscow – FC Dynamo Moscow – 1:1 25.04.26 Krylya Sovetov Samara – Lokomotiv Moscow – 2:0 22.04.26 Lokomotiv Moscow – Zenit St Petersburg – 0:0 18.04.26 FC Orenburg – Lokomotiv Moscow – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 21.02.26 CSKA Moscow – Lokomotiv Moscow – 3:2 18.10.25 Lokomotiv Moscow – CSKA Moscow – 3:0 01.10.25 Lokomotiv Moscow – CSKA Moscow – 0:1 penalties 30.07.25 CSKA Moscow – Lokomotiv Moscow – 2:1 19.05.25 Lokomotiv Moscow – CSKA Moscow – 2:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Zenit | 29 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 52:19 | 33 | 65 |
| 2 | Krasnodar | 28 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 56:21 | 35 | 63 |
| 3 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 29 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 53:36 | 17 | 53 |
| 4 | Spartak Moscow | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 45:38 | 7 | 48 |
| 5 | Baltika | 29 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 37:19 | 18 | 46 |
| 6 | CSKA Moscow | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 39:31 | 8 | 45 |
| 7 | Rubin Kazan | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 26:26 | 0 | 42 |
| 8 | Dynamo Moscow | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 47:38 | 9 | 39 |
| 9 | Akhmat Grozny | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 34:38 | -4 | 36 |
| 10 | FK Rostov | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 22:30 | -8 | 30 |
| 11 | Orenburg | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 29:41 | -12 | 29 |
| 12 | Krylya Sovetov | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 31:49 | -18 | 29 |
| 13 | Akron Togliatti | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 33:46 | -13 | 27 |
| 14 | Dynamo Makhachkala | 29 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19:37 | -18 | 25 |
| 15 | Pari NN | 28 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 23:46 | -23 | 22 |
| 16 | Sochi ✔ | 29 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 28:59 | -31 | 21 |
Russian Premier League Outrights
1. Rodina Moscow: 1.5 (31.21%)
2. Zenit St Petersburg: 1.81 (25.87%)
3. Krasnodar: 2 (23.41%)
4. Fakel Voronezh: 2.4 (19.51%)
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