FK Rostov vs FK Khimki, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | FK Khimki | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Nov | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | FK Akron Tolyatti | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | FK Rostov | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | FK Fakel Voronezh | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 3–4 | L |
| 19 Oct | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Sep | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FK Rostov and FK Khimki get this one started.
- 5' The travelling FK Khimki supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 6' GOAL! Ivan Komarov fires home to make it 1-0!
- 11' Ilya Vakhania has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 16' Supporters expect more eagerness from Khetag Khosonov, as he is very good at scoring at Rostov Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 21' FK Rostov started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 21.
- 26' FK Rostov currently sit 10 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Rostov and FK Khimki are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' A quiet spell here at Rostov Arena. FK Rostov seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' FK Khimki are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' Time for substitution for FK Khimki. Nemanja Andelkovic is replaced by Edgardo Farina.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Rostov and FK Khimki are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Rostov must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Franc Artiga will be considering his options from the bench.
- 66' FK Rostov are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against FK Khimki's 5-3-2 shape.
- 67' Magnificent from Maksim Osipenko! That is 25 goals in 59 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' FK Rostov make a change. Rodrigo Saravia trudges off to be replaced by Viktor Melekhin on 70 minutes.
- 72' Reziuan Mirzov gets the nod from FK Khimki. He replaces Khetag Khosonov and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Ivan Komarov makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and FK Rostov are in front.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Kirill Shchetinin. He replaces Ivan Komarov on 77 minute.
- 79' Aleksandr Rudenko makes way for Alex Corredera at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Khimki.
- 84' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 87' Egor Golenkov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mohammad Mohebi on 87 minute.
- 88' Reziuan Mirzov is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 89' FK Khimki manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ilya Sadygov is hanging Anton Zabolotnyi on the field on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Egor Golenkov.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FK Rostov players.
Lineups
FK Rostov Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 15
- 27
- 55
- 62
- 87
-
9
Mohammad Mohebi ↓ Egor Golenkov 87'
- 3
-
40
Ilya Vakhania ↓ Ilya Zhbanov 87'
- 7
- 89
- 1
Bench
- 18
-
69
Egor Golenkov ↑ 87'
- 13
-
11
Aleksey Sutormin ↑ 87'
- 71
- 28
-
4
Viktor Melekhin ↑ 70'
-
10
Kirill Shchetinin ↑ 77'
- 58
- 19
- 67
-
57
Ilya Zhbanov ↑ 87'
Coach
Valeriy Karpin
FK Khimki Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 99
-
91
Anton Zabolotnyi ↓ Ilya Sadygov 89'
- 80
- 18
- 9
-
32
Lucas Vera ↓ Butta Magomedov 79'
- 72
- 87
- 25
- 22
- 26
Bench
-
77
Alex Corredera ↑ 79'
-
11
Reziuan Mirzov ↑ 72'
- 8
- 5
- 96
- 17
- 13
-
7
Ilya Sadygov ↑ 89'
-
97
Butta Magomedov ↑ 79'
-
24
Edgardo Farina ↑ 46'
- 47
Coach
Franc Artiga
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Reziuan Mirzov | 4 |
| Maksim Osipenko | 3 |
| Nikolay Komlichenko | 2 |
| Denis Glushakov | 2 |
| Ivan Komarov | 2 |
| Ali Sowe | 1 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 1 |
| Roman Tugarev | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Rostov Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.63
FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
FK Khimki xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Rostov win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
FK Rostov or Draw
78%
Draw or FK Khimki
48%
FK Rostov or FK Khimki
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Rostov win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — FK Rostov
| Handicap | FK Rostov covers | Push | FK Khimki covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
FK Khimki keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.