Preview: Arsenal Tula Hosts Lokomotiv Moskva in Russian Cup Clash

MOSCOW (Interstat) — PFK Arsenal Tula will host FK Lokomotiv Moskva in a Russian Cup match on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Arsenal Stadium in Tula.

The visiting Lokomotiv side enters the contest in strong domestic form, having won three consecutive Russian Premier League matches. Their most recent result was a 2-1 home victory over Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday. That win extended an unbeaten run in league play to seven matches, a streak dating back to early November 2025. During that span, Lokomotiv has recorded impressive results, including a 5-3 win at Dinamo Moskva and a 3-0 victory over PFK CSKA Moskva.

In contrast, Arsenal Tula has not played a competitive match since a 0-0 home draw with FK Rubin Kazan on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. The club’s last outing was a 3-2 victory at FK Fakel Voronezh in late October. The extended break presents an unknown variable for the home side.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the projected final score is a 1-0 victory for Arsenal Tula. Such an outcome would constitute a significant cup upset against the top-flight locomotive.

For Lokomotiv, the cup fixture is a brief diversion from a tight Premier League schedule. The club’s next league match is at home against RFK Akhmat Groznyi on Monday, March 9, 2026, followed by a trip to FK Rubin Kazan on March 15.

The historical context of the matchup and team news regarding player availability were not immediately available.