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Lokomotiv vs Akron prediction

Lokomotiv

11 in the table · 1 pts from 2

Akron

16 in the table · 0 pts from 2

Sat, Aug 8, 11:00 AM

RZD Arena, Moscow

The short answer

Golazo's model makes Lokomotiv the more likely winner at 64%, against 13% for Akron and 23% for the draw. It projects 2.7 goals in total, with 2-0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%, and puts both teams scoring at 48%.

A projection from each side's recent form, not a prediction anyone should treat as certain. Published before kick-off and graded in public afterwards.

Who wins

Lokomotiv win

64%

Draw

23%

Akron win

13%

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What our model expects

Built from each side's last six games, shrunk toward the league average so a small sample can't run away with it. Projections, not certainties.

Expected goals

2 0.8

Total goals 2.7

Both teams score

48%

Over 2.5 goals

52%

Over 1.5 goals

77%

Lokomotiv clean sheet

46%

Akron clean sheet

14%

Corners

League average 5

Lokomotiv5.3
Akron4.7

Cards

League average 2.25

Lokomotiv2.1
Akron1.9

Shots

League average 12.5

Lokomotiv13.8
Akron11

Possession

Lokomotiv49
Akron51

Players to watch

Season rates per 90 minutes, from players with enough minutes to mean something.

Most likely scorer

V. Rakov

Lokomotiv

26%

Shots

G. Nyamsi

Lokomotiv

1.6

Lokomotiv · on target

A. Siljanov

Lokomotiv

0.5

Akron · on target

S. Lončar

Akron

0.7

Lokomotiv · Recent form

  • D1-1CSKA Moscow
  • L1-2Dinamo Makhachkala
  • D1-1Akhmat
  • L1-3Rubin
  • W1-0CSKA Moscow

Akron · Recent form

  • L0-4FC Rostov
  • L1-2Rubin
  • L0-5Zenit
  • W2-1Krylia Sovetov
  • L0-1Dynamo

This is the free half.

The projection above is what our model thinks. When it disagrees with the bookmakers by enough to be worth backing, that becomes a pick on the daily board — and every one of those is graded in public, win or lose.

Common questions

Who will win Lokomotiv vs Akron?

Golazo's model makes Lokomotiv the more likely winner at 64%, with the draw at 23%. It is a projection from recent form, not a certainty.

What is the most likely score in Lokomotiv vs Akron?

The single most likely scoreline is 2-0, at 12%. The model projects 2.7 goals in total. Any one exact score is unlikely on its own.

Will both teams score in Lokomotiv vs Akron?

Golazo's model puts both teams scoring at 48%, and over 2.5 goals at 52%.

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