The match between FC Orenburg and Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russian Premier League will take place on 18.04.2026. According to the odds, Lokomotiv's victory is priced at 2.11, Orenburg's win at 3.41, and a draw at 4.03. The probability of Lokomotiv Moscow winning is 46.68%, Orenburg's chances are 28.88%, and a draw is at 24.44%. These figures highlight Lokomotiv Moscow as the favorite, yet the gap is not critical, which could add intrigue to the match. The odds for the main outcomes reflect a balance of power with a slight edge for Lokomotiv, and the probability of a draw is at an average level for such encounters.
In their last five matches, FC Orenburg has an average possession of 43.2%, receives 2.4 yellow cards, commits 15.8 fouls, and is caught offside 1.2 times per game. Lokomotiv Moscow appears more active in these aspects: 54.4% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 17 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. In Orenburg's last three matches: 11.04.2026 Rubin - Orenburg 0-0, 04.04.2026 Dynamo Moscow - Orenburg 3-3, 22.03.2026 Orenburg - Spartak Moscow 0-2. For Lokomotiv Moscow: 12.04.2026 Lokomotiv Moscow - Dynamo Makhachkala 1-1, 05.04.2026 Spartak Moscow - Lokomotiv Moscow 2-1, 22.03.2026 Lokomotiv Moscow - Akron 5-1. Their last head-to-head meeting was on 09.11.2025: Lokomotiv Moscow - Orenburg 1-0.
Over the last five matches, FC Orenburg averages 2.4 goals per game, while Lokomotiv Moscow averages 3.6. Orenburg scores 1 and concedes 1.4, Lokomotiv Moscow scores 1.8 and concedes 1.8. In five matches, Orenburg's total over 2.5 goals occurred twice, under three times; Lokomotiv Moscow's over 2.5 hit four times, under once. In terms of halves, Orenburg had more than 1.5 goals in the first half three times, in the second half twice; Lokomotiv Moscow had more than 1.5 goals in the first half twice, in the second half three times. In goal intervals, Orenburg most frequently scores between 16-30 and 61-75 minutes (33% each), Lokomotiv Moscow between 16-30 minutes (31%). In terms of goals conceded: Orenburg concedes most often in the first 30 minutes (25%), Lokomotiv Moscow in the 16-30 minute range (60%). Considering Lokomotiv Moscow's high scoring rate, frequent over 2.5 totals, and decent goal stats for Orenburg, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.71 seems justified.
Both teams average 5.2 corners per game over their last five matches. Orenburg's total corners over 9.5 occurred three times, Lokomotiv Moscow's twice. Among the offered corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (10.4) is 9.5: total corners over 9.5 is priced at 1.88, under 9.5 at 1.82. For corners outcome, Lokomotiv Moscow is favored with odds of 1.88. In this match, it is logical to expect at least 9-10 corners, considering both teams' activity in this aspect and Orenburg's frequent over 9.5 totals.
Sportwars.net prediction for the match FC Orenburg - Lokomotiv Moscow, 18.04.2026 - Total over 2.5 goals, odds 1.71. Exact score: 1:2, odds 8.30.






