FK Rubin Kazan vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Rubin Kazan vs PFK Sochi — RFPL at Kazan Arena.
- FK Rubin Kazan 14 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Vladislav Bezborodov
- Referee Nikolay Voloshin
- Referee Aleksandr Kudryavtsev
- Referee Egor Bolkhovitin
- Referee Anton Frolov
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | PFK Sochi | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | FK Khimki | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Mar | FK Ufa | A | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Feb | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Dec | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Mar | FK Tambov | H | 5–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
| 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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
30%
Clean Sheets
FK Rubin Kazan this season
FK Rubin Kazan this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rubin Kazan
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/3
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Rubin Kazan
| Anderson Arroyo | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jacques Siwe | 3 G | |
| Bogdan Jocic | 1 G | |
| Aleksandar Jukic | 1 G | |
| Ilya Rozhkov | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FK Rubin Kazan and PFK Sochi is underway.
- 3' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Christian Noboa.
- 8' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 13' Dorde Despotovic is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for PFK Sochi tonight.
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' PFK Sochi is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kirill Zaika, as he is very good at scoring at Kazan Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 33' PFK Sochi player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 38' It’s a booking for FK Rubin Kazan player. Georgii Zotov gets a Yellow card.
- 43' PFK Sochi started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ilya Samoshnikov.
- 46' A tactical swap from FK Rubin Kazan — Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on, Mikhail Kostyukov off on 46 minutes.
- 51' The travelling PFK Sochi supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 52' PFK Sochi manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Emanuel Mammana is hanging Ivan Novoseltsev on the field on 52 minute.
- 57' PFK Sochi receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 62' Oleg Shatov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leon Musaev at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 71' Magnificent from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia! That is 60 goals in 364 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' Kirill Zaika makes way for Elmir Nabiullin at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFK Sochi.
- 73' Aleksandr Rudenko is replacing Nikita Burmistrov for the PFK Sochi side.
- 78' Darko Jevtic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 6 cards already picked up this season.
- 80' A change in the FK Rubin Kazan ranks — Darko Jevtic exits the field as Aleksandr Zuev enters on 80.
- 83' FK Rubin Kazan player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' It’s a booking for PFK Sochi player. Ivan Miladinovic gets a Yellow card.
- 90' Soltmurad Bakaev gets the nod from FK Rubin Kazan. He replaces Denis Makarov and will look to change the dynamic.
- Another three points for FK Rubin Kazan.
Lineups
FK Rubin Kazan Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 22
- 5
- 31
- 9
-
8
Darko Jevtic ↓ Aleksandr Zuev 80'
-
38
Leon Musaev ↓ Oleg Shatov 62'
- 2
- 25
- 28
- 77
Bench
-
12
Aleksandr Zuev ↑ 80'
- 1
- 3
-
20
Oleg Shatov ↑ 62'
- 19
- 4
-
21
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ↑ 46'
-
87
Soltmurad Bakaev ↑ 90'
- 66
- 84
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 9
- 25
- 23
- 16
- 15
- 13
- 12
-
27
Kirill Zaika ↓ Elmir Nabiullin 72'
- 18
- 45
Bench
-
3
Elmir Nabiullin ↑ 72'
-
24
Emanuel Mammana ↑ 52'
- 1
- 17
-
79
Aleksandr Rudenko ↑ 73'
- 10
- 87
- 7
Coach
Vladimir Fedotov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mirlind Daku | 2 |
| Anders Dreyer | 2 |
| Rodrigao | 2 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 2 |
| Timofei Margasov | 2 |
| Ivelin Popov | 2 |
| Miha Mevlja | 2 |
| Ruslan Bezrukov | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Rubin Kazan Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.27
FK Rubin Kazan xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
FK Rubin Kazan or PFK Sochi 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Rubin Kazan win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FK Rubin Kazan or Draw
71%
Draw or PFK Sochi
58%
FK Rubin Kazan or PFK Sochi
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — FK Rubin Kazan
| Handicap | FK Rubin Kazan covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rubin Kazan keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.