Saturday , 14 November 2026

PFK Sochi vs FK Khimki, RFPL 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2022-23
PFK Sochi
4 – 1
Full Time
FK Khimki
Fri 26 Aug 2022 · 17:00 UTC Fisht Olympic Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 11' Aleksandr Filin
Y 42' Brian Idowu
Y 43' Brian Idowu
Y 48' Aleksandr Rudenko
Y 64' Ilya Kamyshev
Y 65' Mory Gbane
Georgii Melkadze 67' Y
Y 90' Zakhar Volkov

Overview

Match Preview

PFK Sochi vs FK Khimki — RFPL at Fisht Olympic Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 14 31
2 FK Dinamo Moskva 14 31
3 FK Spartak Moskva 14 29
4 FK Krasnodar 14 26
5 PFC CSKA Moskva 14 26
6 FK Rostov 14 19
7 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 14 18
8 FK Rubin Kazan 14 18
9 FK Baltika Kaliningrad 14 17
10 FK Orenburg 14 17
11 FK Dinamo Makhachkala 14 16
12 RFK Akhmat Grozny 14 14
13 FK Akron Tolyatti 14 12
14 FK Rodina Moskva 14 12
15 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 14 11
16 FK Fakel Voronezh 14 6

Head-to-Head

3
3
PFK Sochi 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals FK Khimki
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-26 PFK Sochi 4–1 FK Khimki 2022-03-13 FK Khimki 0–0 PFK Sochi 2021-08-16 PFK Sochi 3–0 FK Khimki 2021-05-16 FK Khimki 0–0 PFK Sochi 2020-08-14 PFK Sochi 1–1 FK Khimki

Recent Form

PFK Sochi
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug FK Khimki H 4–1 W
20 Aug FK Rostov A 2–2 D
14 Aug FK Spartak Moskva A 0–3 L
07 Aug FK Nizhny Novgorod H 2–1 W
30 Jul RFK Akhmat Grozny H 2–1 W
23 Jul PFC CSKA Moskva A 0–3 L
FK Khimki
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug PFK Sochi A 1–4 L
20 Aug FK Lokomotiv Moskva H 0–3 L
14 Aug RFK Akhmat Grozny H 1–3 L
07 Aug FK Torpedo Moskva A 3–1 W
31 Jul FK Rostov A 0–1 L
24 Jul FK Nizhny Novgorod H 3–0 W

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Fisht Olympic Stadium will turn into a battlefield for PFK Sochi and FK Khimki.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. PFK Sochi in their trying to find a way past FK Khimki's compact .
  • 10' PFK Sochi are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Khimki's shape.
  • 11' It’s a booking for FK Khimki player. Aleksandr Filin gets a Yellow card.
  • 15' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Christian Noboa makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 20' PFK Sochi are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Khimki backline.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Nikolai Pisarev might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 40' A quiet spell here at Fisht Olympic Stadium. FK Khimki seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Brian Idowu on 42 minutes.
  • 43' Brian Idowu was booked on 43.
  • 46' Timofei Margasov makes way for Nikita Burmistrov at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFK Sochi.
  • 48' Christian Noboa has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
  • 48' Poor challenge from Aleksandr Rudenko. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 52' It is a substitution in FK Khimki team. Ayaz Guliev is replaced by Aleksandr Lomovitski on 52 minute.
  • 54' Georgii Melkadze makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and PFK Sochi are in front.
  • 58' Against the run of play, Artem Meshchaninov has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 63' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 64' Controversy at the stadium! Ilya Kamyshev argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 65' The referee has no hesitation. Mory Gbane is booked for FK Khimki — Yellow card on 65.
  • 67' Georgii Melkadze has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 67.
  • 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 77' The whistle greets Aleksandr Rudenko as he departs to be replaced by Aleksandr Dolgov.
  • 80' Timofey Shipunov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Georgii Melkadze at the 80 minute mark.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Mory Gbane as he leaves the pitch. Butta Magomedov steps in for FK Khimki.
  • 86' What composure from Vladislav Sarveli! The Russia international strokes it home. 4-1.
  • 88' Kirill Kravtsov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sergei Terekhov on 88 minute.
  • 89' Artur Yusupov makes way for Daniil Martovoy at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFK Sochi.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Zakhar Volkov is booked for FK Khimki — Yellow card on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from PFK Sochi to claim maximum points.

Lineups

PFK Sochi Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aleksandr Tochilin

FK Khimki Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nikolai Pisarev

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Christian Noboa 3
Ivelin Popov 2
Georgii Melkadze 2
Vladislav Sarveli 2
Aleksandr Troshechkin 1
Maksim Barsov 1
Artem Meshchaninov 1

Head to Head

2022-08-26 PFK Sochi 4–1 FK Khimki 2022-03-13 FK Khimki 0–0 PFK Sochi 2021-08-16 PFK Sochi 3–0 FK Khimki 2021-05-16 FK Khimki 0–0 PFK Sochi 2020-08-14 PFK Sochi 1–1 FK Khimki

PFK Sochi Form

2022-08-26 PFK Sochi 4–1 FK Khimki W 2022-08-20 FK Rostov 2–2 PFK Sochi D 2022-08-14 FK Spartak Moskva 3–0 PFK Sochi L 2022-08-07 PFK Sochi 2–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod W 2022-07-30 PFK Sochi 2–1 RFK Akhmat Grozny W 2022-07-23 PFC CSKA Moskva 3–0 PFK Sochi L

FK Khimki Form

2022-08-26 PFK Sochi 4–1 FK Khimki L 2022-08-20 FK Khimki 0–3 FK Lokomotiv Moskva L 2022-08-14 FK Khimki 1–3 RFK Akhmat Grozny L 2022-08-07 FK Torpedo Moskva 1–3 FK Khimki W 2022-07-31 FK Rostov 1–0 FK Khimki L 2022-07-24 FK Khimki 3–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81 PFK Sochi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 FK Khimki xG
I would bet for: PFK Sochi to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
PFK Sochi57% Draw24% FK Khimki19%
Actual: PFK Sochi win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

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

PFK Sochi or Draw
81%
Draw or FK Khimki
43%
PFK Sochi or FK Khimki
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
PFK Sochi39% Draw45% FK Khimki16%
Actual: PFK Sochi win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.9%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.8%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 2
2.9%
0 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — PFK Sochi

Handicap PFK Sochi covers Push FK Khimki covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 17% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 23% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
FK Khimki keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.