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 30 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
PFC CSKA Moskva are 5th (51 pts). PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. PFC CSKA Moskva is hosting PFK Sochi for another epic battle.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' PFC CSKA Moskva are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against PFK Sochi's shape.
- 25' PFK Sochi has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 36' Jesus Medina adds to his 0 season tally! PFC CSKA Moskva lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 41' 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.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Joaozinho. He replaces Georgii Melkadze on 46 minute.
- 51' PFK Sochi fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' Magnificent from Jorge Carrascal! That is 22 goals in 185 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 61' With 0 assists to his name this season, Maksim Mukhin is clearly more than just a goal scorer for PFC CSKA Moskva.
- 63' It is a substitution in PFC CSKA Moskva team. Fedor Chalov is replaced by Anton Zabolotnyi on 63 minute.
- 68' PFC CSKA Moskva are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined PFK Sochi backline.
- 71' The PFK Sochi manager makes a substitution. Nikita Burmistrov departs to be replaced by Christian Noboa.
- 72' Another change for PFK Sochi made on 72 minute. Vladislav Sarveli leaves to be changed by Kirill Ushatov.
- 76' Fresh legs for PFC CSKA Moskva! Nikita Ermakov comes on to replace Konstantin Kuchaev.
- 81' PFK Sochi come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 83' A change in the PFK Sochi ranks — Vanja Drkusic exits the field as Artem Meshchaninov enters on 83.
- 88' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PFC CSKA Moskva side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' The PFC CSKA Moskva bench stirs into life. Jorge Carrascal is withdrawn and Vladislav Yakovlev gets his opportunity.
- With this win, PFC CSKA Moskva is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
| Martin Kramaric | 2 |
| Anton Zabolotnyi | 2 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 2 |
| Jesus Medina | 2 |
| Andrei Mostovoi | 1 |
| Jorge Carrascal | 1 |
Head to Head
PFC CSKA Moskva Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.17
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
PFC CSKA Moskva or Draw
77%
Draw or PFK Sochi
47%
PFC CSKA Moskva or PFK Sochi
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — PFC CSKA Moskva
| Handicap | PFC CSKA Moskva covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 22% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.