FK Rostov vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Evgeniy Bulanov (Russia)
- Assistant 1 Dmitriy Safyan (Russia)
- Assistant 2 Denis Bereznov
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | PFK Sochi | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Apr | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Apr | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Mar | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | FK Rostov | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Mar | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | A | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Mar | FK Krasnodar | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. FK Rostov kicks off things out of here…
- 3' Vyacheslav Litvinov catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 3.
- 8' 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.
- 13' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aleksey Mironov suffering a number of foals already.
- 18' PFK Sochi are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 21' A moment of madness from Kirill Zaika on 21 minutes earns him a card. PFK Sochi will be frustrated.
- 26' PFK Sochi come into this ranked 16 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 36' Mikhail Ignatov has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jonathan Alba will be considering his options from the bench.
- 42' PFK Sochi player sees a card in front of him.
- 47' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 52' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 57' It looks like no one’s ball. FK Rostov is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 63' A moment of madness from Marcelo Alves on 63 minutes earns him a card. PFK Sochi will be frustrated.
- 64' FK Rostov ring the changes. Konstantin Kuchaev has done his job and it is now time for Mohammad Mohebi to step up.
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Rostov and PFK Sochi are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' PFK Sochi ring the changes. Roman Ezhov has done his job and it is now time for Francois Kamano to step up.
- 75' Zakhar Fedorov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vladimir Ilyin on 75 minute.
- 76' Time for substitution for FK Rostov. David Semenchuk is replaced by Oumar Sako.
- 81' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. PFK Sochi needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 84' Ivan Komarov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ronaldo at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' What a moment for Kirill Zaika! That strike on 89 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' A change in the PFK Sochi ranks — Aleksandr Kovalenko exits the field as Sergey Volkov enters on 90.
- The points are shared — FK Rostov 0-1 PFK Sochi. Honours even.
Lineups
FK Rostov Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 8
- 18
- 69
- 99
- 13
- 4
- 10
- 78
-
22
David Semenchuk ↓ Oumar Sako 76'
- 40
-
7
Ronaldo ↓ Ivan Komarov 84'
Bench
- 5
-
62
Ivan Komarov ↑ 84'
- 71
-
87
Andrey Langovich ↑ 76'
-
9
Mohammad Mohebi ↑ 64'
-
3
Oumar Sako ↑ 76'
- 58
- 19
- 67
- 34
- 91
- 57
Coach
Jonathan Alba
PFK Sochi Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 8
- 27
- 33
- 3
-
29
Roman Ezhov ↓ Francois Kamano 71'
- 4
- 17
-
98
Vladimir Ilyin ↓ Zakhar Fedorov 75'
- 19
-
20
Dmitriy Vasilyev ↓ Ruslan Magal 71'
- 35
Bench
-
45
Francois Kamano ↑ 71'
- 16
-
14
Kirill Kravtsov ↑ 71'
-
28
Ruslan Magal ↑ 71'
- 11
-
82
Sergey Volkov ↑ 90'
- 99
- 18
- 85
- 59
-
9
Zakhar Fedorov ↑ 75'
- 60
Coach
Igor Osinkin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anton Zabolotnyi | 4 |
| Artur Yusupov | 3 |
| Christian Noboa | 3 |
| Aleksandr Kokorin | 3 |
| Martin Kramaric | 2 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 2 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 1 |
| Luka Dordevic | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Rostov Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.03
FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
FK Rostov or PFK Sochi 68% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFK Sochi win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
FK Rostov or Draw
64%
Draw or PFK Sochi
68%
FK Rostov or PFK Sochi
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
2.8%
0 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — FK Rostov
| Handicap | FK Rostov covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 19% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 21% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.