FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs PFK Sochi — RFPL at RZD Arena.
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Konstantin Shalamberidze
- Referee Aleksey Matyunin
- Referee Aleksey Vorontsov
- Referee Aleksey Amelin
- Referee Artur Fedorov
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar | PFK Sochi | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | PFK Arsenal Tula | A | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Dec | FK Khimki | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–5 | L |
| 09 Dec | FC Bayern München | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Mar | FK Rostov | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Lokomotiv Moskva | PFK Sochi | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #16 |
| 53 | Points | 22 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 14 / 11 / 5 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 20 |
| 54 | Scored | 29 |
| 39 | Conceded | 60 |
| +15 | GD | -31 |
| 1.77 | PPG | 0.73 |
| 47% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts). PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! FK Lokomotiv Moskva welcome PFK Sochi for this crunch clash at RZD Arena.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 6' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dmitrii Rybchinskii.
- 11' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Lokomotiv Moskva that had 355 games and scored 378 goals.
- 16' FK Lokomotiv Moskva currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 21' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 31' Rifat Zhemaletdinov is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Lokomotiv Moskva so far.
- 36' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 41' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vladimir Fedotov might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' Against the run of play, Francois Kamano has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 45' The referee shows PFK Sochi player a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' With 0 assists to his name this season, Danil Prutsev is clearly more than just a goal scorer for PFK Sochi.
- 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' Brilliant from the ! Francois Kamano makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 56.
- 58' Artur Yusupov is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 61' PFK Sochi ring the changes. Marko Dugandzic has done his job and it is now time for Maksim Barsov to step up.
- 66' PFK Sochi fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 67' Vital Lisakovic makes way for Fedor Smolov at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 72' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kirill Zaika suffering a number of foals already.
- 77' The crowd applauds Dmitrii Rybchinskii as he leaves the pitch. Dmitrii Barinov steps in for FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 82' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Lokomotiv Moskva side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! Rifat Zhemaletdinov argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 88' Against the run of play, Fedor Smolov has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 88' Time for substitution for FK Lokomotiv Moskva. Francois Kamano is replaced by Stanislav Magkeev.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ivan Miladinovic.
- PFK Sochi will have plenty to reflect on. FK Lokomotiv Moskva were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 25
- 1
- 7
- 31
- 14
- 69
- 17
-
88
Vital Lisakovic ↓ Fedor Smolov 67'
- 94
- 76
Bench
- 27
-
9
Fedor Smolov ↑ 67'
-
6
Dmitrii Barinov ↑ 77'
- 77
- 19
-
2
Dmitrii Zhivoglyadov ↑ 67'
-
37
Stanislav Magkeev ↑ 88'
- 38
- 4
- 92
- 45
- 60
Coach
Marko Nikolic
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 25
- 23
- 22
- 35
- 15
- 13
-
17
Marko Dugandzic ↓ Maksim Barsov 61'
- 27
- 45
- 7
Bench
- 3
- 1
- 98
-
79
Aleksandr Rudenko ↑ 77'
- 12
-
10
Maksim Barsov ↑ 61'
- 87
- 73
Coach
Vladimir Fedotov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joaozinho | 4 |
| Wilson Isidor | 3 |
| Artur Yusupov | 2 |
| Maksim Glushenkov | 2 |
| Christian Noboa | 2 |
| Francois Kamano | 2 |
| Tin Jedvaj | 1 |
| Rifat Zhemaletdinov | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2021-03-14
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–1
PFK Sochi
W
2021-03-08
PFK Arsenal Tula
0–3
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2021-02-27
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–0
PFC CSKA Moskva
W
2020-12-17
FK Khimki
3–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2020-12-13
FK Krasnodar
5–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2020-12-09
FC Bayern München
2–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.55
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
FK Lokomotiv Moskva to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or Draw
86%
Draw or PFK Sochi
33%
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or PFK Sochi
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.4%
3 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
5.9%
4 – 1
4.8%
0 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
3.5%
5 – 0
3.1%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Handicap | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -2 | 31% | 21% | 47% |
| -1.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| -1 | 53% | 21% | 26% |
| -0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.