PFC CSKA Moskva vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2022-23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | PFK Sochi | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Jul | FK Ural | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 May | FK Rostov | H | 4–0 | W |
| 15 May | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 May | PFK Sochi | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 May | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Jul | FK Torpedo Moskva | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 May | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 5–1 | W |
| 13 May | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 6–0 | W |
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' What a night it is going to be! PFC CSKA Moskva welcome PFK Sochi for this crunch clash at VEB Arena.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Georgii Melkadze has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' A quiet spell here at VEB Arena. PFC CSKA Moskva seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joaozinho made 364 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering PFK Sochi that had 177 games and scored 246 goals.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PFC CSKA Moskva and PFK Sochi are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jesus Medina makes it 1-0.
- 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' PFK Sochi manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joaozinho is hanging Georgii Melkadze on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' PFK Sochi are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' The Colombia Jorge Carrascal breaks the deadlock on 56 minutes. 2-0!
- 61' Russia international Sergei Terekhov has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 63' A tactical swap from PFC CSKA Moskva — Anton Zabolotnyi on, Fedor Chalov off on 63 minutes.
- 68' The 35-year-old Ibragim Tsallagov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Christian Noboa. He replaces Nikita Burmistrov on 71 minute.
- 72' The crowd applauds Vladislav Sarveli as he leaves the pitch. Kirill Ushatov steps in for PFK Sochi.
- 76' Nikita Ermakov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Konstantin Kuchaev on 76 minute.
- 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 83' It is a substitution in PFK Sochi team. Vanja Drkusic is replaced by Artem Meshchaninov on 83 minute.
- 88' It looks like no one’s ball. PFK Sochi is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 90' A change in the PFC CSKA Moskva ranks — Jorge Carrascal exits the field as Vladislav Yakovlev enters on 90.
- Full Time. PFC CSKA Moskva beats PFK Sochi
Lineups
PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 35
-
9
Fedor Chalov ↓ Anton Zabolotnyi 63'
- 20
- 14
- 10
- 78
- 28
- 19
- 8
- 6
Bench
-
91
Anton Zabolotnyi ↑ 63'
- 42
- 21
- 49
- 13
-
46
Vladislav Yakovlev ↑ 90'
- 45
- 48
- 70
- 41
- 90
-
72
Nikita Ermakov ↑ 76'
Coach
Vladimir Fedotov
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
- 6
- 1
- 15
- 13
-
9
Georgii Melkadze ↓ Joaozinho 46'
- 20
- 18
- 10
- 17
Bench
-
16
Christian Noboa ↑ 71'
-
22
Joaozinho ↑ 46'
- 35
- 12
- 45
-
26
Artem Meshchaninov ↑ 83'
-
23
Kirill Ushatov ↑ 72'
- 14
Coach
Vadim Garanin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luka Dordevic | 5 |
| Artur Yusupov | 3 |
| Anton Zabolotnyi | 2 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 2 |
| Jesus Medina | 2 |
| Martin Kramaric | 2 |
| Igor Diveev | 1 |
| Christian Noboa | 1 |
Head to Head
PFC CSKA Moskva Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
PFC CSKA Moskva or PFK Sochi 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
PFC CSKA Moskva or Draw
68%
Draw or PFK Sochi
60%
PFC CSKA Moskva or PFK Sochi
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — PFC CSKA Moskva
| Handicap | PFC CSKA Moskva covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

