FC Fakel Voronezh, FC Lokomotiv Moscow facing off in Russian Premier League

FC Fakel Voronezh

FC Fakel Voronezh is a Russian football club based in Voronezh. The club was founded in 1954 and currently plays in the Russian Premier League.

FC Lokomotiv Moscow

FC Lokomotiv Moscow is a Russian football club based in Moscow. The club was founded in 1923 and currently plays in the Russian Premier League.

Russian Premier League

The Russian Premier League is the top level of the Russian football league system. The league was founded in 1992 and is currently contested by 16 teams.

Head-to-head record

FC Fakel Voronezh and FC Lokomotiv Moscow have played each other 10 times in the Russian Premier League. FC Lokomotiv Moscow has won 8 of those matches, while FC Fakel Voronezh has won 1. 1 match has ended in a draw.

Last match

The last time these two teams met was on 12 March 2023, in the Russian Premier League. FC Lokomotiv Moscow won the match 2-0.

Preview

FC Fakel Voronezh and FC Lokomotiv Moscow will face off in the Russian Premier League on 17 April 2023, at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Moscow. FC Lokomotiv Moscow will be looking to extend their winning streak over FC Fakel Voronezh, while FC Fakel Voronezh will be looking to earn their first victory over FC Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russian Premier League.

Prediction

FC Lokomotiv Moscow is the favorite to win this match. However, FC Fakel Voronezh has shown that they can be a tough opponent. I predict that this match will be close, but that FC Lokomotiv Moscow will ultimately win 2-1.