Thursday , 2 July 2026

FK Rostov vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2021-22
FK Rostov
0 – 1
Full Time
PFK Sochi
Mon 7 Mar 2022 · 13:30 UTC Rostov Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 13' Mateo Cassierra
Aleksandr Silyanov 81' Y
Viktor Melekhin 82' Y
Viktor Melekhin 84' Y
Y 85' Georgii Melkadze
Maksim Osipenko 90' Y
Sergei Pesyakov 90' R
Sergei Pesyakov 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FK Rostov vs PFK Sochi — RFPL at Rostov Arena.

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

2
3
7
FK Rostov 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals PFK Sochi
Last 5 meetings
2022-03-07 FK Rostov 0–1 PFK Sochi 2021-10-16 PFK Sochi 3–2 FK Rostov 2021-03-06 FK Rostov 0–0 PFK Sochi 2020-10-04 PFK Sochi 4–2 FK Rostov 2020-06-19 PFK Sochi 10–1 FK Rostov

Recent Form

FK Rostov
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Mar PFK Sochi H 0–1 L
27 Nov RFK Akhmat Grozny A 0–2 L
21 Nov FK Ufa H 2–2 D
07 Nov FK Rubin Kazan H 5–1 W
30 Oct FK Spartak Moskva A 1–1 D
23 Oct PFK Arsenal Tula H 4–0 W
PFK Sochi
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Mar FK Rostov A 1–0 W
26 Feb PFK Arsenal Tula H 2–0 W
27 Nov FK Ural A 1–1 D
21 Nov FK Rubin Kazan H 1–2 L
06 Nov PFC CSKA Moskva H 4–1 W
31 Oct PFK Arsenal Tula A 2–1 W

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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
13% Clean Sheets
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FK Rostov and PFK Sochi has kicked off!
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vitaliy Kafanov might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' FK Rostov are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 12' Another substitution for FK Rostov to replace Kirill Folmer by Andrey Langovich on 12 minute.
  • 13' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mateo Cassierra.
  • 18' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with PFK Sochi winning 50% of all matches.
  • 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 33' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 38' It’s high time Vladimir Fedotov made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' The PFK Sochi manager makes a substitution. Victorien Angban departs to be replaced by Artur Yusupov.
  • 47' Artur Yusupov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Victorien Angban at the 47 minute mark.
  • 52' Ecuador international Christian Noboa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 62' Nikita Burmistrov, a Russia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 67' PFK Sochi has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 71' Stepan Melnikov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pontus Almqvist on 71 minute.
  • 72' A tactical swap from PFK Sochi — Ivelin Popov on, Nikita Burmistrov off on 72 minutes.
  • 77' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Rostov and PFK Sochi are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 81' A moment of madness from Aleksandr Silyanov on 81 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Rostov will be frustrated.
  • 82' Viktor Melekhin catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 82.
  • 84' Ali Sowe makes way for Egor Golenkov at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Rostov.
  • 84' That is a Yellow card for FK Rostov. Viktor Melekhin will be fuming at that decision.
  • 85' The referee has no hesitation. Georgii Melkadze is booked for PFK Sochi — Yellow card on 85.
  • 85' Kento Hashimoto makes way for Magnus Knudsen at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Rostov.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Maksim Osipenko on 90.
  • With this win, PFK Sochi is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

FK Rostov Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vitaliy Kafanov

PFK Sochi Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vladimir Fedotov

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Anton Zabolotnyi 4
Artur Yusupov 3
Christian Noboa 3
Aleksandr Kokorin 3
Martin Kramaric 2
Dmitrii Poloz 2
Luka Dordevic 1
Nikita Burmistrov 1

Head to Head

2022-03-07 FK Rostov 0–1 PFK Sochi 2021-10-16 PFK Sochi 3–2 FK Rostov 2021-03-06 FK Rostov 0–0 PFK Sochi 2020-10-04 PFK Sochi 4–2 FK Rostov 2020-06-19 PFK Sochi 10–1 FK Rostov

FK Rostov Form

2022-03-07 FK Rostov 0–1 PFK Sochi L 2021-11-27 RFK Akhmat Grozny 2–0 FK Rostov L 2021-11-21 FK Rostov 2–2 FK Ufa D 2021-11-07 FK Rostov 5–1 FK Rubin Kazan W 2021-10-30 FK Spartak Moskva 1–1 FK Rostov D 2021-10-23 FK Rostov 4–0 PFK Arsenal Tula W

PFK Sochi Form

2022-03-07 FK Rostov 0–1 PFK Sochi W 2022-02-26 PFK Sochi 2–0 PFK Arsenal Tula W 2021-11-27 FK Ural 1–1 PFK Sochi D 2021-11-21 PFK Sochi 1–2 FK Rubin Kazan L 2021-11-06 PFK Sochi 4–1 PFC CSKA Moskva W 2021-10-31 PFK Arsenal Tula 1–2 PFK Sochi W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.41 FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for: FK Rostov or PFK Sochi 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Rostov33% Draw27% PFK Sochi40%
Actual: PFK Sochi win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

FK Rostov or Draw
61%
Draw or PFK Sochi
67%
FK Rostov or PFK Sochi
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FK Rostov26% Draw45% PFK Sochi29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — FK Rostov

Handicap FK Rostov covers Push PFK Sochi covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 18% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 19% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
25% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.