Lokomotiv vs Spartak Moscow Prediction

I'm backing CSKA to win this one on 1 November 2026 at 19:45. Lokomotiv sit 13th in the league with two wins from twelve matches, and they've lost three straight in cup play on penalties. CSKA are third, seven wins and four draws in their opening twelve, and they beat Spartak 2-0 last time out. This is a cup match where CSKA need the result and Lokomotiv have nothing but a string of shootout defeats behind them.

I see a team that scores relentlessly and a visiting side that can't find consistency. CSKA have scored in nine straight matches. Lokomotiv conceded twice in Rostov last weekend. The form gap is real, and I'm taking CSKA to finish the job.

Form and H2H

I've looked at the last ten games for both sides and the numbers favour the home team heavily. CSKA average 1.50 goals for and 1.40 against. Lokomotiv average 1.90 goals for but 0.90 against, which sounds good until you remember they're playing away and their form is collapsing. They've won just twice in twelve league matches.

In my head-to-head review, CSKA have not lost to Lokomotiv in three straight meetings. The most recent league clash this season went 3-2 to CSKA. I'm confident in the pattern here: CSKA control these fixtures, and Lokomotiv's recent cup exits on penalties show a team that folds under pressure.

Best bet

I'm taking CSKA to win at 1.82 on 1xBet. That's my main play. The price is fair given Lokomotiv's league position and their complete inability to win in the cup. CSKA are the better team in every metric that matters.

I'll also back Both Teams Score at 1.63 on 1xBet because I've seen Lokomotiv score in four straight head-to-head meetings with CSKA, and CSKA's defence has been leaky in those same fixtures. Both sides will find the net.

Odds to watch

I'm monitoring Over 2.5 at 1.75 on 1xBet. CSKA have played in six of their last seven matches where the total went over, and they average 3.57 goals across their last seven outings. Lokomotiv will score, CSKA will score more, and we'll see at least three goals.

I could also look at Asian Handicap -0.25 for CSKA at 3.54 on 1xBet if I want to tighten the margin, but the straight win at 1.82 gives me better value for a team this dominant in form and head-to-head record.