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On April 22, 2026, Lokomotiv Moscow will host Zenit St Petersburg in a key matchup in the Russian Premier League. The home side enters this clash struggling for form, having secured only one victory in their last five matches. Their recent struggles could hinder their confidence as they face a formidable opponent.
Zenit St Petersburg, on the other hand, comes into this fixture in much better shape, winning three of their last five games. Their recent performances highlight a more robust attacking and defensive setup, which has provided them with a significant advantage in the league. With an away victory probability set at 49% according to our model, Zenit will look to capitalize on Lokomotiv’s vulnerabilities.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 3.45 for a home win for Lokomotiv, while Zenit’s away victory is favored at 1.92. Tactical discipline and execution will be crucial for both teams; Lokomotiv must tighten their defense and find a way to break down Zenit’s organized backline, while Zenit will aim to exploit counter-attacking opportunities.
As the match approaches, both teams will be eager to assert their dominance, but the outcome remains uncertain, making this a compelling encounter in the league.
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| Lokomotiv 26.9% |
Draw 24.1% |
Zenit 48.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1
Outrights of Russian Premier League Lokomotiv Moscow: 0.46%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.71 | 4.13 | 1.99 | |
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3.4 | 3.8 | 1.92 |
Latest Results
| 12.04.26 Lokomotiv Moscow – Dynamo Makhachkala – 1:1 05.04.26 FC Spartak Moscow – Lokomotiv Moscow – 2:1 22.03.26 Lokomotiv Moscow – Akron Tolyatti – 5:1 19.03.26 Krylya Sovetov Samara – Lokomotiv Moscow – 3:2 penalties 15.03.26 Rubin Kazan – Lokomotiv Moscow – 3:0 |
12.04.26 Zenit St Petersburg – FC Krasnodar – 1:1 08.04.26 Zenit St Petersburg – FC Spartak Moscow – 0:1 penalties 04.04.26 Zenit St Petersburg – Krylya Sovetov Samara – 2:1 28.03.26 Zenit St Petersburg – Kairat Almaty – 2:0 22.03.26 FC Dynamo Moscow – Zenit St Petersburg – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.11.25 Zenit St Petersburg – Lokomotiv Moscow – 2:0 05.04.25 Lokomotiv Moscow – Zenit St Petersburg – 1:1 27.10.24 Zenit St Petersburg – Lokomotiv Moscow – 1:1 03.12.23 Lokomotiv Moscow – Zenit St Petersburg – 3:1 24.09.23 Zenit St Petersburg – Lokomotiv Moscow – 1:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Krasnodar | 24 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 49:17 | 32 | 53 |
| 2 | Zenit | 24 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 44:17 | 27 | 52 |
| 3 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 50:33 | 17 | 45 |
| 4 | Baltika | 24 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 34:13 | 21 | 44 |
| 5 | CSKA Moscow | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 36:26 | 10 | 42 |
| 6 | Spartak Moscow | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 38:32 | 6 | 42 |
| 7 | Dynamo Moscow | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 43:35 | 8 | 34 |
| 8 | Rubin Kazan | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 23:25 | -2 | 34 |
| 9 | Akhmat Grozny | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 29:31 | -2 | 31 |
| 10 | FK Rostov | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 19:26 | -7 | 26 |
| 11 | Dynamo Makhachkala | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 15:30 | -15 | 23 |
| 12 | Akron Togliatti | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 30:43 | -13 | 22 |
| 13 | Krylya Sovetov | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 25:44 | -19 | 22 |
| 14 | Pari NN | 24 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 20:39 | -19 | 21 |
| 15 | Orenburg | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 24:36 | -12 | 20 |
| 16 | Sochi | 24 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 21:53 | -32 | 12 |
Russian Premier League Outrights
1. Fakel Voronezh: 1.2 (38.41%)
2. Zenit St Petersburg: 1.8 (25.61%)
3. Krasnodar: 2.08 (22.16%)
4. Rodina Moscow: 5 (9.22%)
5. Ural: 25 (1.84%)
6. Baltika: 100 (0.46%)
7. CSKA Moscow: 100 (0.46%)
8. Spartak Moscow: 100 (0.46%)
9. Lokomotiv Moscow: 100 (0.46%)
10. S. Kostroma: 100 (0.46%)
11. R. Volgograd: 100 (0.46%)
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