FK Rostov vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Vladislav Bezborodov
- Referee Vasiliy Kazartsev
- Referee Andrey Vereteshkin
- Referee Nail Seyfetdinov
- Referee Konstantin Averyanov (Russia)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | PFK Sochi | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Dec | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | FK Ufa | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Nov | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 29 Nov | FK Ural | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Rostov | PFK Sochi | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #16 |
| 33 | Points | 22 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 8 / 9 / 13 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 20 |
| 25 | Scored | 29 |
| 32 | Conceded | 60 |
| -7 | GD | -31 |
| 1.10 | PPG | 0.73 |
| 27% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
13%
Clean Sheets
PFK Sochi this season
PFK Sochi this season
FK Rostov are 10th (33 pts). PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rostov
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FK Rostov launch into their encounter with PFK Sochi.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Rostov must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Danil Glebov has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 32 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' It looks surprising PFK Sochi does not make any changes. Artur Yusupov has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Ibragim Tsallagov has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 208 appearances.
- 28' FK Rostov player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Rostov and PFK Sochi are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 37' A moment of madness from Dennis Hadzikadunic on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Rostov will be frustrated.
- 40' Anton Zabolotnyi picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 50' PFK Sochi are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 55' PFK Sochi have won 246 goals from 177 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Rostov and PFK Sochi are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 63' Sergei Terekhov picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 67' Vladimir Obukhov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Georgi Makhatadze at the 67 minute mark.
- 71' PFK Sochi receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 71.
- 76' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Rostov and PFK Sochi are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 81' PFK Sochi looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Kirill Zaika scoring 1 goals.
- 82' Another change for PFK Sochi made on 82 minute. Anton Zabolotnyi leaves to be changed by Marko Dugandzic.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Ivan Novoseltsev argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 85' Nikita Burmistrov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Artur Yusupov on 85 minute.
- 90' PFK Sochi receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FK Rostov Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 30
-
99
Dmitrii Poloz ↓ Roman Tugarev 67'
- 15
- 34
- 21
- 20
- 11
- 71
- 8
Bench
-
23
Roman Tugarev ↑ 67'
- 77
- 4
- 22
-
13
Vladimir Obukhov ↑ 67'
- 26
- 25
- 3
- 90
Coach
Valeriy Karpin
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 9
- 3
- 25
- 23
- 16
-
22
Joaozinho ↓ Aleksandr Rudenko 82'
- 35
- 15
- 13
- 45
Bench
- 1
-
17
Marko Dugandzic ↑ 82'
-
79
Aleksandr Rudenko ↑ 82'
- 12
-
18
Nikita Burmistrov ↑ 85'
- 10
- 87
- 7
- 73
Coach
Vladimir Fedotov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anton Zabolotnyi | 4 |
| Artur Yusupov | 3 |
| Christian Noboa | 3 |
| Aleksandr Kokorin | 3 |
| Martin Kramaric | 2 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 2 |
| Nikita Burmistrov | 1 |
| Jurij Medvedev | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Rostov Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
FK Rostov or PFK Sochi 70% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
FK Rostov or Draw
65%
Draw or PFK Sochi
65%
FK Rostov or PFK Sochi
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — FK Rostov
| Handicap | FK Rostov covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

