FK Rostov vs FK Krasnodar, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Rostov vs FK Krasnodar — RFPL at Rostov Arena.
- FK Rostov 14 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
- FK Krasnodar 14 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 14 | 31 |
| 2 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | FK Spartak Moskva | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | FK Krasnodar | 14 | 26 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 14 | 26 |
| 6 | FK Rostov | 14 | 19 |
| 7 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 14 | 18 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 14 | 18 |
| 9 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 14 | 17 |
| 10 | FK Orenburg | 14 | 17 |
| 11 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 14 | 16 |
| 12 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 14 | 12 |
| 14 | FK Rodina Moskva | 14 | 12 |
| 15 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 14 | 11 |
| 16 | FK Fakel Voronezh | 14 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | FK Krasnodar | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Dec | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Dec | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | FK Rostov | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Dec | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | FK Orenburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | FK Ural | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Nov | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| FK Rostov | FK Krasnodar | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #4 |
| 19 | Points | 26 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 5 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 5 / 2 |
| 19 | Scored | 26 |
| 20 | Conceded | 18 |
| -1 | GD | +8 |
| 1.36 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 36% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
22%
Clean Sheets
FK Krasnodar this season
FK Krasnodar this season
FK Rostov are 6th (19 pts). FK Krasnodar are 4th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rostov
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Krasnodar
0-15
2/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
3/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Rostov
| Timur Suleimanov | 3 G | 2 A |
| Ivan Komarov | 3 G | |
| Andrey Langovich | 2 G | 4 A |
| Oumar Sako | 2 G | 1 A |
| Viktor Melekhin | 1 G |
FK Krasnodar
| Jhon Cordoba | 6 G | 1 A |
| Joao Batxi | 5 G | 3 A |
| Christian | 3 G | 4 A |
| Nikita Krivtsov | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jubal | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FK Rostov to score. At the same time, FK Krasnodar does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' FK Rostov currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nikita Krivtsov, as he is very good at scoring at Rostov Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Rostov must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' Magnificent from Mohammad Mohebi! That is 17 goals in 323 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 30' A moment of madness from Aleksandr Chernikov on 30 minutes earns him a card. FK Krasnodar will be frustrated.
- 35' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Khoren Bairamyan on 35 minutes.
- 40' Vitor Tormena picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 43' Olakunle Olusegun has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 43.
- 44' That is a card for FK Krasnodar. Kevin will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Mihajlo Banjac has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin on 46 minute.
- 49' FK Krasnodar receives a card for a hard tackle on 49.
- 51' Controversy at the stadium! Kirill Shchetinin argues furiously but the card stands.
- 56' A quiet spell here at Rostov Arena. FK Rostov seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Oumar Sako on 59 minutes.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Ivan Komarov. He replaces Ronaldo on 59 minute.
- 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Evgeniy Chernov.
- 62' Mohammad Mohebi does the damage! The net is bulging and FK Rostov surge ahead!
- 66' Goal! Jhon Cordoba scores his 82 goal in 409 matches.
- 71' Paraguay international Junior Alonso has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 76' The referee shows FK Rostov player a card on 76.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Aleksey Mironov. He replaces Khoren Bairamyan on 79 minute.
- 83' It is a substitution in FK Krasnodar team. Joao Batxi is replaced by Nikita Krivtsov on 83 minute.
- 84' Time for substitution for FK Krasnodar. Joao Victor is replaced by Kady Borges.
- 89' FK Rostov are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Olaza is booked for FK Krasnodar — card on 90.
- 90' Viktor Melekhin is replacing Kirill Shchetinin for the FK Rostov side.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FK Rostov take all three points.
Lineups
FK Rostov Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 30
- 55
- 69
- 28
- 9
- 88
- –
- 19
- 40
-
7
Ronaldo ↓ Ivan Komarov 59'
Bench
- 1
-
8
Aleksey Mironov ↑ 79'
-
62
Ivan Komarov ↑ 59'
-
87
Andrey Langovich ↑ 59'
-
92
Viktor Melekhin ↑ 90'
- 78
- –
- 44
- 51
- 73
- –
Coach
Valeriy Karpin
FK Krasnodar Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 4
- 3
- 15
-
–
Joao Victor ↓ Kady Borges 84'
- 39
- 8
- 40
-
19
Joao Batxi ↓ Nikita Krivtsov 83'
- 82
-
16
Kevin ↓ Mihajlo Banjac 46'
Bench
- 31
- 1
- 23
-
14
Mihajlo Banjac ↑ 46'
-
88
Nikita Krivtsov ↑ 83'
- 73
-
90
Moses Cobnan ↑ 83'
- 33
-
20
Kady Borges ↑ 84'
- –
Coach
Vladimir Ivic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jhon Cordoba | 5 |
| Eduard Spertsyan | 4 |
| Mohammad Mohebi | 3 |
| Aleksey Ionov | 2 |
| Nikolay Komlichenko | 2 |
| Markus Berg | 2 |
| Yurii Gazinskii | 2 |
| Aleksey Ionov | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Rostov Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67
FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
FK Krasnodar xG
I would bet for:
FK Rostov or FK Krasnodar 75% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Rostov win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
FK Rostov or Draw
68%
Draw or FK Krasnodar
57%
FK Rostov or FK Krasnodar
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Rostov win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
5.3%
2 – 0
5.3%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — FK Rostov
| Handicap | FK Rostov covers | Push | FK Krasnodar covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
FK Krasnodar keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

