FK Orenburg vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Orenburg vs PFK Sochi — RFPL at Stadion Gazovik.
- FK Orenburg 9 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Krasnodar | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 3 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | FK Spartak Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 5 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | FK Rubin Kazan | 9 | 12 |
| 7 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 9 | 12 |
| 8 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 9 | 11 |
| 9 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 9 | 11 |
| 10 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | FK Orenburg | 9 | 9 |
| 12 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 9 | 8 |
| 13 | FK Rostov | 9 | 8 |
| 14 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 9 | 7 |
| 15 | FK Rodina Moskva | 9 | 5 |
| 16 | FK Fakel Voronezh | 9 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | PFK Sochi | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Aug | FK Krasnodar | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Aug | FK Ural | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Jul | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | FK Orenburg | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | FK Rostov | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Aug | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jul | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
FK Orenburg this season
FK Orenburg this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Orenburg
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Orenburg
| Ruslan Kul | 3 G | |
| Andrey Kasadzhikov | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FK Orenburg launch into their encounter with PFK Sochi.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' FK Orenburg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' It looks surprising PFK Sochi does not make any changes. Amir Batyrev has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 16' Another substitution for FK Orenburg to replace Maksim Sidorov by Kirill Pechenin on 16 minute.
- 21' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Brian Mansilla made 343 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 31' PFK Sochi seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ivan Miladinovic on 33 minutes.
- 35' Georgi Melkadze has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 35.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Orenburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 41' Controversy at the stadium! Artur Yusupov argues furiously but the card stands.
- 43' Artur Yusupov makes way for Amir Batyrev at the 43 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFK Sochi.
- 46' Another change for PFK Sochi made on 46 minute. Timofey Margasov leaves to be changed by Luka Dordevic.
- 47' Poor challenge from Luka Dordevic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 47' Kirill Zaika gets the nod from PFK Sochi. He replaces Georgi Melkadze and will look to change the dynamic.
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Brian Mansilla doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 58' Vladimir Obukhov has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 58 minutes.
- 63' FK Orenburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 65' It is a substitution in PFK Sochi team. Artem Makarchuk is replaced by Ivan Ignatjev on 65 minute.
- 70' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Orenburg in their trying to find a way past PFK Sochi's compact .
- 72' Stepan Oganesyan gets the nod from FK Orenburg. He replaces Brian Mansilla and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' The FK Orenburg bench stirs into life. Yuriy Kovalev is withdrawn and Kirill Kaplenko gets his opportunity.
- 77' Miguel Silveira makes way for Nikita Burmistrov at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFK Sochi.
- 78' Poor challenge from Amir Batyrev. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 81' FK Orenburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Justin Cuero is hanging Vladimir Obukhov on the field on 81 minute.
- 82' Kirill Kaplenko picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 87' Lucas Vera has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 88' FK Orenburg make a change. Jimmy Marin trudges off to be replaced by Feyttullah Gurluk on 88 minutes.
- PFK Sochi will have plenty to reflect on. FK Orenburg were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FK Orenburg Lineups
Starting XI
-
80
Jimmy Marin ↓ Feyttullah Gurluk 88'
- 15
- 99
-
13
Vladimir Obukhov ↓ Justin Cuero 81'
- 6
- 8
- 23
- 3
- 9
-
17
Yuriy Kovalev ↓ Kirill Kaplenko 73'
- 81
Bench
-
55
Kirill Kaplenko ↑ 73'
- 2
- 90
- 5
- 10
- 38
-
11
Stepan Oganesyan ↑ 72'
- 4
-
25
Kirill Pechenin ↑ 16'
- 95
-
7
Feyttullah Gurluk ↑ 88'
-
–
Justin Cuero ↑ 81'
Coach
Jiri Jarosik
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
6
Artur Yusupov ↓ Amir Batyrev 43'
- 7
- 24
- 45
- 33
- 8
- 34
-
9
Georgi Melkadze ↓ Kirill Zaika 47'
-
17
Artem Makarchuk ↓ Ivan Ignatjev 65'
- 12
Bench
-
11
Luka Dordevic ↑ 46'
-
10
Ivan Ignatjev ↑ 65'
- 71
- 20
-
27
Kirill Zaika ↑ 47'
-
18
Nikita Burmistrov ↑ 77'
- 84
- 13
- 26
-
28
Amir Batyrev ↑ 43'
- –
- –
Coach
Dmitriy Khokhlov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kravtsov | 3 |
| Timur Ayupov | 2 |
| Aleksandr Kokorin | 2 |
| Timofey Shipunov | 1 |
| Ivan Ignatjev | 1 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 1 |
| Kirill Kaplenko | 1 |
| Nikita Kalugin | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Orenburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
FK Orenburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
FK Orenburg to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Orenburg win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
FK Orenburg or Draw
80%
Draw or PFK Sochi
44%
FK Orenburg or PFK Sochi
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.4%
0 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
5.8%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 2
3%
0 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — FK Orenburg
| Handicap | FK Orenburg covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FK Orenburg keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

