FK Rostov vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | PFK Sochi | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Mar | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 4–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | FK Rostov | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Mar | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Mar | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Mar | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Dec | FK Orenburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rostov
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Rostov
| Timur Suleimanov | 2 G | 1 A |
| Oumar Sako | 2 G | |
| Andrey Langovich | 1 G | 2 A |
| Ivan Komarov | 1 G | |
| Viktor Melekhin | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Rostov Arena. FK Rostov are looking to make home advantage count against PFK Sochi.
- 1' The deadlock is broken! Egor Golenkov gets on the scoresheet on 1 minutes.
- 6' Kirill Kravtsov adds to his 0 season tally! PFK Sochi lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 11' Yahia Attiat-Allah is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Rostov tonight.
- 16' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 21' Supporters expect more eagerness from Maksim Osipenko, as he is very good at scoring at Rostov Arena with 13 goals in the last 12 games.
- 26' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Rostov and PFK Sochi are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' FK Rostov are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' Sensational shot from Saul Guarirapa. PFK Sochi is back in the lead.
- 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Rostov and PFK Sochi are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' Another change for PFK Sochi made on 46 minute. Kirill Zaika leaves to be changed by Timofey Margasov.
- 49' Ronaldo adds to his 0 season tally! FK Rostov lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 53' Oumar Sako is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 58' 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.
- 59' The crowd applauds Ignacio Saavedra as he leaves the pitch. Vyacheslav Litvinov steps in for PFK Sochi.
- 60' The PFK Sochi bench stirs into life. Artur Yusupov is withdrawn and Sergio Cordova gets his opportunity.
- 64' PFK Sochi receives a card for a hard tackle on 64.
- 69' FK Rostov 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.
- 71' It is a substitution in FK Rostov team. Ilya Vakhania is replaced by Andrey Langovich on 71 minute.
- 76' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 81' FK Rostov started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 81.
- 85' Mohammad Mohebi was booked on 85.
- 86' That looks like a foul for a card for Saul Guarirapa.
- 86' Nikolay Komlichenko gets the nod from FK Rostov. He replaces Egor Golenkov and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' The crowd applauds Martin Kramaric as he leaves the pitch. Artem Makarchuk steps in for PFK Sochi.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Vyacheslav Litvinov on 90.
- 90' The crowd applauds Khoren Bairamyan as he leaves the pitch. Aleksey Koltakov steps in for FK Rostov.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FK Rostov Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 30
- 55
- 69
- 28
- 9
- 88
- –
- 19
- 40
-
7
Ronaldo ↓ Ivan Komarov 90'
Bench
- 1
- 47
-
27
Nikolay Komlichenko ↑ 86'
-
62
Ivan Komarov ↑ 90'
-
87
Andrey Langovich ↑ 71'
- –
- 5
- 44
-
–
Eyad El Askalany ↑ 71'
-
51
Aleksey Koltakov ↑ 90'
- 97
- 73
Coach
Valeriy Karpin
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
6
Artur Yusupov ↓ Sergio Cordova 60'
- 7
-
27
Kirill Zaika ↓ Timofey Margasov 46'
- –
- 33
- 14
- –
- 12
- –
- –
Bench
- 5
-
–
Sergio Cordova ↑ 60'
- –
- 24
- 18
-
4
Vyacheslav Litvinov ↑ 59'
-
–
Aleksey Sutormin ↑ 87'
-
34
Timofey Margasov ↑ 46'
-
17
Artem Makarchuk ↑ 87'
- –
- 35
Coach
Robert Moreno
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anton Zabolotnyi | 4 |
| Christian Noboa | 3 |
| Aleksandr Kokorin | 3 |
| Artur Yusupov | 3 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 2 |
| Martin Kramaric | 2 |
| Saul Guarirapa | 1 |
| Ivan Novoseltsev | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Rostov Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
FK Rostov or PFK Sochi 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
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 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
FK Rostov or Draw
66%
Draw or PFK Sochi
62%
FK Rostov or PFK Sochi
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — FK Rostov
| Handicap | FK Rostov covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

