Akron vs Lokomotiv: prediction and stats
CupGroup Stage - 3Kick-off on September 1, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Solidarnost Samara Arena, Samara
The Footlab model makes Lokomotiv the favourite at 51%, against 23% for a draw and 25% for Akron. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Akron vs Lokomotiv?
Lokomotiv starts as the favourite with a 168-point Elo edge (1,971 vs 1,803).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Akron have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Lokomotiv have 4, 6 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Krylia Sovetov(home) | 0-3 | Premier League |
| Aug 18, 2026 | CSKA Moscow(away) | 1-0 | Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Rodina Moskva(away) | 3-3 | Premier League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Lokomotiv(away) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Aug 4, 2026 | FC Rostov(home) | 0-4 | Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | CSKA Moscow(away) | 2-3 | Premier League |
| Aug 18, 2026 | FC Rostov(away) | 0-1 | Cup |
| Aug 14, 2026 | FC Orenburg(away) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Akron(home) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Aug 4, 2026 | CSKA Moscow(home) | 1-1 | Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Akron win(s), 2 draw(s), 4 Lokomotiv win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | Lokomotiv 0-0 Akron | Premier League |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Lokomotiv 3-0 Akron | Friendlies Clubs |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Lokomotiv 5-1 Akron | Premier League |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Akron 1-1 Lokomotiv | Premier League |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Akron 1-3 Lokomotiv | Cup |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Lokomotiv 2-0 Akron | Cup |
How many goals should we expect?
Akron score 1.0 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Lokomotiv score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 1.0 | 1.7 | 4 | 4/15 | 8/15 |
| Lokomotiv | 1.1 | 1.1 | 6 | 8/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Akron vs Lokomotiv?
- The Footlab model makes Lokomotiv the favourite at 51%, against 23% for a draw and 25% for Akron.
- Where and when is Akron vs Lokomotiv played?
- Akron vs Lokomotiv is played on September 1, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Solidarnost Samara Arena, in the Cup.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 64% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.