FC Rostov vs Lokomotiv: result and our prediction
FC Rostov host Lokomotiv in the Premier League (round 12) on Sunday 25 October 2026. FC Rostov are #680 in our world ranking and have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5; Lokomotiv are #721 and have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5.
Our prediction
Our model sees FC Rostov v Lokomotiv as close to a coin flip: FC Rostov 36%, a draw 30%, Lokomotiv 34%.
Rating: 1039
Chance to win: 36%
Last 5: WWDLW
Rating: 1027
Chance to win: 34%
Last 5: LLDDW
Who will win FC Rostov vs Lokomotiv?
FC Rostov are #680 and Lokomotiv #721 in our world ranking of every senior club. Based on the two clubs' ratings and home advantage, the most likely result is FC Rostov (36%). More from the Premier League.
Head to head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | FC Rostov v Lokomotiv | 2-0 |
| 2026-08-18 | FC Rostov v Lokomotiv | 1-0 |
| 2025-11-30 | FC Rostov v Lokomotiv | 1-3 |
| 2025-08-23 | Lokomotiv v FC Rostov | 3-3 |
| 2025-04-30 | Lokomotiv v FC Rostov | 0-2 |
Premier League table
| # | Club | P | Pts | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Spartak Moscow | 12 | 23 | #245 |
| 6 | FC Orenburg | 12 | 16 | #808 |
| 7 | FC Rostov | 12 | 15 | #680 |
| 8 | Krylia Sovetov | 12 | 15 | #836 |
| 9 | Baltika | 12 | 14 | #692 |
| 10 | Dinamo Makhachkala | 12 | 13 | #1297 |
| 11 | Rubin | 12 | 12 | #1060 |
| 12 | Akron | 12 | 12 | #1183 |
| 13 | Lokomotiv | 12 | 11 | #721 |
| 14 | Akhmat | 12 | 11 | #1040 |
| 15 | Rodina Moskva | 12 | 9 | #1944 |
How this is worked out
Every senior result from every country feeds one Elo rating system, so every club in the world sits on the same scale. Before each match the two ratings, adjusted for home advantage, give the chances of a home win, a draw and an away win. See the full world ranking and every match today.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Zenit | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
| 2 |  Dynamo | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 25 |
| 3 |  CSKA Moscow | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 25 |
| 4 |  FC Krasnodar | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 23 |
| 5 |  Spartak Moscow | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 |  FC Orenburg | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 7 |  FC Rostov | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Krylia Sovetov | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 9 |  Baltika | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
| 10 |  Dinamo Makhachkala | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | -7 | 13 |
| 11 |  Rubin | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -6 | 12 |
| 12 |  Akron | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -6 | 12 |
| 13 |  Lokomotiv | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| 14 |  Akhmat | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 11 |
| 15 |  Rodina Moskva | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -14 | 9 |
| 16 |  Fakel | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | -12 | 6 |