FK Krasnodar vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Krasnodar vs PFK Sochi — RFPL at Krasnodar Stadium.
- FK Krasnodar 30 games · 66 pts (2025/26)
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 30 | 68 |
| 2 | FK Krasnodar | 30 | 66 |
| 3 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 30 | 53 |
| 4 | FK Spartak Moskva | 30 | 52 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 30 | 51 |
| 6 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 30 | 46 |
| 7 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 30 | 45 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 30 | 43 |
| 9 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 30 | 37 |
| 10 | FK Rostov | 30 | 33 |
| 11 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 30 | 32 |
| 12 | FK Orenburg | 30 | 29 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 30 | 27 |
| 14 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 30 | 26 |
| 15 | FK Nizhny Novgorod | 30 | 23 |
| 16 | PFK Sochi | 30 | 22 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | PFK Sochi | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Jul | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Jun | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 May | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 May | FK Rostov | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 May | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Jul | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Jun | FK Ural | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 May | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 May | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 0–4 | L |
| 14 May | FK Rostov | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Krasnodar | PFK Sochi | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #16 |
| 66 | Points | 22 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 20 / 6 / 4 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 20 |
| 60 | Scored | 29 |
| 23 | Conceded | 60 |
| +37 | GD | -31 |
| 2.20 | PPG | 0.73 |
| 67% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
FK Krasnodar this season
FK Krasnodar this season
13%
Clean Sheets
PFK Sochi this season
PFK Sochi this season
FK Krasnodar are 2nd (66 pts). PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Krasnodar
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/1
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
PFK Sochi
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! FK Krasnodar vs PFK Sochi — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Vyacheslav Litvinov has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' PFK Sochi started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Krasnodar must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Krasnodar and PFK Sochi are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' The travelling PFK Sochi supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 36' A tactical swap from FK Krasnodar — Kevin on, Aleksandr Chernikov off on 36 minutes.
- 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jurij Medvedev is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Krasnodar.
- 45' Magnificent from Kaio Pantaleao! That is 5 goals in 312 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 58' Ilzat Akhmetov makes way for Kady Borges at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Krasnodar.
- 63' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Krasnodar in their trying to find a way past PFK Sochi's compact .
- 68' FK Krasnodar are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 69' Another change for PFK Sochi made on 69 minute. Amir Batyrev leaves to be changed by Nikita Burmistrov.
- 74' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 76' Time for substitution for PFK Sochi. Timofey Margasov is replaced by Jurij Medvedev.
- 81' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Krasnodar side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 84' The FK Krasnodar bench stirs into life. Joao Batxi is withdrawn and Mihajlo Banjac gets his opportunity.
- 89' FK Krasnodar are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against PFK Sochi's shape.
- 90' Jhon Cordoba is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
- 90' It’s a booking for FK Krasnodar player. Jhon Cordoba gets a card.
- FK Krasnodar celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FK Krasnodar Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 4
- 31
-
7
Ilzat Akhmetov ↓ Kady Borges 58'
- 39
-
8
Aleksandr Chernikov ↓ Kevin 36'
- 10
- 98
- 88
-
19
Joao Batxi ↓ Mihajlo Banjac 84'
- 82
Bench
- 1
- 23
-
14
Mihajlo Banjac ↑ 84'
- 40
- 93
- 73
- 90
- 33
- –
-
20
Kady Borges ↑ 58'
-
16
Kevin ↑ 36'
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 11
- 24
- 45
- 84
- 8
- 34
- 17
- 28
- 12
Bench
- 10
-
71
Jurij Medvedev ↑ 76'
- 20
- 27
-
18
Nikita Burmistrov ↑ 69'
- 33
- –
- 26
- 19
- 51
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christian Noboa | 5 |
| Eduard Spertsyan | 3 |
| Ivan Ignatjev | 2 |
| Nikita Krivtsov | 2 |
| Remy Cabella | 2 |
| Saul Guarirapa | 2 |
| Sergei Volkov | 1 |
| Shapi Suleimanov | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Krasnodar Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.83
FK Krasnodar xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.44
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
FK Krasnodar to win 78% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Krasnodar win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
FK Krasnodar or Draw
93%
Draw or PFK Sochi
22%
FK Krasnodar or PFK Sochi
86%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Krasnodar win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
14%
1 – 0
11.1%
4 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
6.5%
3 – 1
6.1%
5 – 0
5.6%
1 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
5%
4 – 1
4.4%
6 – 0
2.7%
5 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — FK Krasnodar
| Handicap | FK Krasnodar covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -2 | 43% | 23% | 34% |
| -1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| -1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| -0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +0.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +1 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FK Krasnodar keeps clean sheet
65%
✓
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.