PFC CSKA Moskva vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2023-24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | PFK Sochi | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Jul | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Jul | FK Ural | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Jun | FK Rostov | H | 4–1 | W |
| 27 May | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Aug | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jul | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Jul | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Jun | FK Ural | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 May | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 1–1 | D |
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' That's the starting whistle at VEB Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between PFC CSKA Moskva and PFK Sochi.
- 5' PFK Sochi has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 12' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Moises on 12 minutes.
- 15' Luka Dordevic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 15.
- 20' Victor Mendez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' PFK Sochi come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 29' It’s gonna be a card for Maksim Mukhin.
- 34' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marcelo Alves on 34 minutes.
- 39' 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.
- 44' It is a cagey affair so far. PFC CSKA Moskva in their trying to find a way past PFK Sochi's compact .
- 46' Another substitution for PFC CSKA Moskva to replace Kirill Glebov by Mikhail Ryadno on 46 minute.
- 47' A moment of madness from Marcelo Alves on 47 minutes earns him a card. PFK Sochi will be frustrated.
- 52' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. PFC CSKA Moskva needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 53' A stunning finish from Luka Dordevic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 58' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 61' The PFK Sochi bench stirs into life. Kirill Zaika is withdrawn and Vyacheslav Litvinov gets his opportunity.
- 66' The home supporters are growing impatient. PFC CSKA Moskva must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 69' PFK Sochi make a change. Artur Yusupov trudges off to be replaced by Miguel Silveira on 69 minutes.
- 72' A change in the PFC CSKA Moskva ranks — Maksim Mukhin exits the field as Konstantin Kuchaev enters on 72.
- 77' Miguel Silveira doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 82' The PFK Sochi manager makes a substitution. Martin Kramaric departs to be replaced by Igor Yurganov.
- 84' Victor Mendez makes way for Adolfo Gaich at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFC CSKA Moskva.
- 87' Ivan Miladinovic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 87.
- 88' Brilliant from the ! Anton Zabolotnyi makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 88.
- 90' Kirill Kravtsov is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- PFC CSKA Moskva celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 91
- 9
- 14
- 10
- 5
- 49
- 6
- 4
-
88
Victor Mendez ↓ Adolfo Gaich 84'
-
53
Kirill Glebov ↓ Mikhail Ryadno 46'
Bench
- 35
-
20
Konstantin Kuchaev ↑ 72'
-
38
Adolfo Gaich ↑ 84'
- 90
- 72
- 92
- 80
- 86
-
68
Mikhail Ryadno ↑ 46'
- 57
- 21
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
6
Artur Yusupov ↓ Miguel Silveira 69'
-
11
Luka Dordevic ↓ Ivan Ignatjev 61'
- 16
-
7
Martin Kramaric ↓ Igor Yurganov 82'
- 27
- 45
- 33
- 8
- 17
- 12
Bench
- 5
-
10
Ivan Ignatjev ↑ 61'
-
24
Miguel Silveira ↑ 69'
-
20
Igor Yurganov ↑ 82'
-
84
Vyacheslav Litvinov ↑ 61'
- 34
- 9
- 13
- 26
- 28
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luka Dordevic | 5 |
| Artur Yusupov | 3 |
| Jesus Medina | 2 |
| Martin Kramaric | 2 |
| Anton Zabolotnyi | 2 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 2 |
| Saul Guarirapa | 1 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 1 |
Head to Head
PFC CSKA Moskva Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.54
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
PFC CSKA Moskva to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.49
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
PFC CSKA Moskva or Draw
86%
Draw or PFK Sochi
33%
PFC CSKA Moskva or PFK Sochi
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.1%
3 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.5%
4 – 0
5.1%
4 – 1
4.9%
0 – 0
4.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — PFC CSKA Moskva
| Handicap | PFC CSKA Moskva covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 21% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +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
39%
✓
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

