PFC CSKA Moskva vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PFC CSKA Moskva vs PFK Sochi — RFPL at VEB Arena.
- PFC CSKA Moskva 9 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May | PFK Sochi | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 May | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Apr | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | FK Ufa | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Apr | FK Khimki | A | 2–4 | L |
| 03 Apr | FK Ural | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 6–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Apr | FK Ufa | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
PFC CSKA Moskva
0-15
3/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
PFC CSKA Moskva
| Ivan Oblyakov | 4 G | |
| Luciano Gondou | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kirill Glebov | 1 G | 1 A |
| Eduardo Anderson | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. PFK Sochi kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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.
- 10' What a moment for Artyom Makarchuk! That strike on 10 puts his side firmly in control.
- 15' PFC CSKA Moskva is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' PFC CSKA Moskva started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' PFC CSKA Moskva are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against PFK Sochi's shape.
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ivelin Popov on 27.
- 27' Georgii Melkadze has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ivelin Popov on 27 minute.
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PFC CSKA Moskva side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jean-Philippe Gbamin.
- 41' PFC CSKA Moskva are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. PFC CSKA Moskva in their trying to find a way past PFK Sochi's compact .
- 56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Denis Adamov.
- 57' That is a Yellow card for PFK Sochi. Vanja Drkusic will be fuming at that decision.
- 59' Vanja Drkusic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
- 59' It is a substitution in PFC CSKA Moskva team. Jorge Carrascal is replaced by Chidera Ejuke on 59 minute.
- 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 66' Egor Ushakov gets the nod from PFC CSKA Moskva. He replaces Jean-Philippe Gbamin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Danila Prokhin gets the nod from PFK Sochi. He replaces Vanja Drkusic and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Aleksey Berezutski will be considering his options from the bench.
- 77' Another change for PFC CSKA Moskva made on 77 minute. Maksim Mukhin leaves to be changed by Ilzat Akhmetov.
- 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Danila Prokhin, as he is very good at scoring at VEB Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 84' Nikita Burmistrov gets the nod from PFK Sochi. He replaces Georgii Melkadze and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' The referee shows PFK Sochi player a Yellow card on 88.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Ilzat Akhmetov. He receives a Red card.
- PFK Sochi celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 97
- 91
- 2
- 42
- 98
- 29
- 78
-
8
Jorge Carrascal ↓ Chidera Ejuke 59'
- 49
-
6
Maksim Mukhin ↓ Ilzat Akhmetov 77'
Bench
- 23
- 35
- 14
-
7
Ilzat Akhmetov ↑ 77'
- 28
- 19
- 3
-
11
Chidera Ejuke ↑ 59'
- 46
- 45
-
41
Egor Ushakov ↑ 66'
Coach
Aleksey Berezutski
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Vanja Drkusic ↓ Danila Prokhin 67'
- 6
- 34
- 16
- 1
-
22
Joaozinho ↓ Kirill Zaika 66'
-
8
Ivelin Popov ↓ Georgii Melkadze 27'
- 15
- 13
- 5
- 17
Bench
-
19
Victorien Angban ↑ 84'
- 35
-
9
Georgii Melkadze ↑ 27'
- 12
-
27
Kirill Zaika ↑ 66'
- 18
-
87
Danila Prokhin ↑ 67'
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 |
| Ivan Oblyakov | 1 |
| Igor Yurganov | 1 |
Head to Head
PFC CSKA Moskva Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.05
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFK Sochi win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
PFC CSKA Moskva or Draw
54%
Draw or PFK Sochi
74%
PFC CSKA Moskva or PFK Sochi
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PFK Sochi win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
4.7%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — PFC CSKA Moskva
| Handicap | PFC CSKA Moskva covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 23% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

