PFC CSKA Moskva vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PFC CSKA Moskva vs PFK Sochi — RFPL at VEB Arena.
- PFC CSKA Moskva 30 games · 51 pts (2025/26)
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Evgeny Kukulyak
- Referee Dmitry Zhvakin
- Referee Aleksandr Kudryavtsev
- Referee Anton Anopa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | PFK Sochi | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | FK Rostov | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Nov | SK Rotor Volgograd | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | FK Ufa | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Oct | FK Rostov | H | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| PFC CSKA Moskva | PFK Sochi | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #16 |
| 51 | Points | 22 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 15 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 20 |
| 44 | Scored | 29 |
| 33 | Conceded | 60 |
| +11 | GD | -31 |
| 1.70 | PPG | 0.73 |
| 50% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
13%
Clean Sheets
PFK Sochi this season
PFK Sochi this season
PFC CSKA Moskva are 5th (51 pts). PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
PFC CSKA Moskva
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ 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' That's the starting whistle at VEB Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between PFC CSKA Moskva and PFK Sochi.
- 5' PFC CSKA Moskva is taking the lead after the goal scored by Arnor Sigurdsson on 5.
- 10' Argentina international Adolfo Gaich has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 23' Nikita Burmistrov doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 28' Artur Yusupov puts PFK Sochi on the lead.
- 32' Joaozinho is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
- 34' PFK Sochi player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 39' Igor Diveev is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for PFC CSKA Moskva so far.
- 44' PFK Sochi come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 49' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 54' PFK Sochi fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 59' Joaozinho has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 64' Kristijan Bistrovic is replacing Georgii Shchennikov for the PFC CSKA Moskva side.
- 68' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Konstantin Maradishvili on 68 minutes.
- 69' The crowd applauds Fedor Chalov as he leaves the pitch. Adolfo Gaich steps in for PFC CSKA Moskva.
- 71' Controversy at the stadium! Ilzat Akhmetov argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 76' The home supporters are growing impatient. PFC CSKA Moskva must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 80' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Artur Yusupov.
- 81' The PFK Sochi manager makes a substitution. Nikita Burmistrov departs to be replaced by Danil Prutsev.
- 83' A change in the PFK Sochi ranks — Anton Zabolotnyi exits the field as Marko Dugandzic enters on 83.
- 88' PFC CSKA Moskva are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against PFK Sochi's shape.
- 90' Adolfo Gaich catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — PFC CSKA Moskva 1-1 PFK Sochi. Honours even.
Lineups
PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 35
- 8
-
9
Fedor Chalov ↓ Adolfo Gaich 69'
- 42
- 17
- 98
-
71
Nair Tiknizyan ↓ Chidera Ejuke 64'
- 78
- 19
- 22
Bench
-
25
Kristijan Bistrovic ↑ 64'
-
7
Ilzat Akhmetov ↑ 69'
-
21
Adolfo Gaich ↑ 69'
-
11
Chidera Ejuke ↑ 64'
- 49
- 99
- 13
Coach
Viktor Hancharenka
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 9
- 34
- 25
- 23
- 22
- 35
- 15
- 13
- 18
- 45
Bench
- 3
- 16
- 98
-
17
Marko Dugandzic ↑ 83'
- 79
- 12
- 26
- 58
- 54
-
7
Danil Prutsev ↑ 81'
Coach
Vladimir Fedotov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luka Dordevic | 5 |
| Artur Yusupov | 3 |
| Jesus Medina | 2 |
| Martin Kramaric | 2 |
| Anton Zabolotnyi | 2 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 2 |
| Artyom Makarchuk | 1 |
| Miha Mevlja | 1 |
Head to Head
PFC CSKA Moskva Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.21
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
PFC CSKA Moskva to win 62% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
PFC CSKA Moskva or Draw
84%
Draw or PFK Sochi
38%
PFC CSKA Moskva or PFK Sochi
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
10%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
3 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.3%
4 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
3.9%
1 – 2
3.6%
0 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — PFC CSKA Moskva
| Handicap | PFC CSKA Moskva covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 23% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

