Lokomotiv Moskva 1-1 Akhmat Grozny: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Russian Premier League Matchday 1 · Sunday 26 July 2026 · RZD Arena, Moskva · referee K. Levnikov · full time
Full time: Lokomotiv Moskva 1-1 Akhmat Grozny
Lokomotiv Moskva and Akhmat Grozny drew 1-1 in Russian Premier League Matchday 1 on Sunday 26 July 2026 at RZD Arena. The goals: Zelimkhan Bakaev 8', Erald Maksuti 83'.
How the match unfolded
The opening goal came in the 8th minute: Zelimkhan Bakaev for Lokomotiv Moskva. Akhmat Grozny levelled at 1-1 in the 83rd minute through Erald Maksuti.
It was 1-0 at half-time, and the second half changed the result.
The referee, K. Levnikov, showed 3 yellow cards: 3 to Lokomotiv Moskva and 0 to Akhmat Grozny.
Lokomotiv Moskva: M. Galaktionov, 4-4-2 · Akhmat Grozny: S. Cherchesov, 4-2-3-1.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 1.43 for Lokomotiv Moskva and 1.16 for Akhmat Grozny.
Lokomotiv Moskva had 2 shots on target, Akhmat Grozny 8.
Lokomotiv Moskva's goalkeeper made 7 saves.
Akhmat Grozny had 53% of the ball.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Lokomotiv Moskva came into it with 12 Russian Premier League matches played, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.3 a match, with 1.24 expected goals for and 1.86 against, and had won 17% of their matches.
Akhmat Grozny came into it with 12 Russian Premier League matches played, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.4 a match, with 1.18 expected goals for and 1.13 against, and had won 17% of their matches.
Lokomotiv Moskva vs Akhmat Grozny: the match in numbers
| Lokomotiv Moskva | Match statistics | Akhmat Grozny |
|---|---|---|
| 47% | Ball possession | 53% |
| 1.43 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.16 |
| 16 | Total shots | 21 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 8 |
| 2 | Big chances | 3 |
| 392 | Total passes | 426 |
| 79% | Pass accuracy | 78% |
| 2 | Corners | 5 |
| 20 | Fouls | 9 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 8 | Tackles | 12 |
| 7 | Saves | 1 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 0 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Anton Mitryushkin (Lokomotiv Moskva), rated 7.6 by Sportmonks.
Lokomotiv Moskva
- Anton Mitryushkin 7.6
- Evgeniy Morozov 7.1
- Vadim Rakov 7.0
- Zelimkhan Bakaev 7.0 1 goal
- Gerzino Nyamsi 6.9
Akhmat Grozny
- Erald Maksuti 7.4 1 goal
- Ismael Silva 7.4
- Egas Cacintura 7.3
- Arsen Adamov 7.1
- Júlio Romão 7.1
The lowest-rated starter was Turpal-Ali Ibishev at 6.2. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Lokomotiv Moskva: Lokomotiv Moskva vs Spartak Moskva Sunday 1 November 2026 · Russian Premier League
- Akhmat Grozny: Dinamo Moskva vs Akhmat Grozny Saturday 31 October 2026 · Russian Premier League
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Questions about Lokomotiv Moskva vs Akhmat Grozny
What was the score in Lokomotiv Moskva vs Akhmat Grozny?
Lokomotiv Moskva 1-1 Akhmat Grozny (half-time 1-0), Russian Premier League, Sunday 26 July 2026.
Who scored in Lokomotiv Moskva vs Akhmat Grozny?
Zelimkhan Bakaev 8', Erald Maksuti 83'.
Did Moneyball predict Lokomotiv Moskva vs Akhmat Grozny correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Lokomotiv Moskva vs Akhmat Grozny?
Anton Mitryushkin, rated 7.6 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Lokomotiv Moskva vs Akhmat Grozny?
K. Levnikov.
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