PFK Sochi vs FK Krasnodar, RFPL 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PFK Sochi vs FK Krasnodar — RFPL at Fisht Olympic Stadium.
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- FK Krasnodar 30 games · 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | FK Krasnodar | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | FK Fakel Voronezh | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Mar | FK Orenburg | H | 0–4 | L |
| 05 Mar | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | PFK Sochi | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | FK Khimki | A | 6–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Mar | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | FK Torpedo Moskva | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| PFK Sochi | FK Krasnodar | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #2 |
| 22 | Points | 66 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 6 / 4 / 20 | W / D / L | 20 / 6 / 4 |
| 29 | Scored | 60 |
| 60 | Conceded | 23 |
| -31 | GD | +37 |
| 0.73 | PPG | 2.20 |
| 20% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts). FK Krasnodar are 2nd (66 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Fisht Olympic Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between PFK Sochi and FK Krasnodar.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vladimir Ivic might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jhon Cordoba made 398 appearances and scored 76 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' FK Krasnodar seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' FK Krasnodar are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. PFK Sochi in their trying to find a way past FK Krasnodar's compact .
- 30' FK Krasnodar has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 35' Kady Malinowski has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' Magnificent from Joao Batxi! That is 11 goals in 144 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' PFK Sochi are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Krasnodar's shape.
- 48' Nikita Krivtsov is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 53' The travelling FK Krasnodar supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' Poor challenge from Aleksandr Chernikov. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 56' Another change for PFK Sochi made on 56 minute. Kirill Zaika leaves to be changed by Artyom Makarchuk.
- 61' FK Krasnodar have won 423 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' Igor Yurganov is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Krasnodar tonight.
- 67' PFK Sochi make a change. Luka Dordevic trudges off to be replaced by Nikita Burmistrov on 67 minutes.
- 72' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Eduard Spertsyan suffering a number of foals already.
- 73' The FK Krasnodar bench stirs into life. Nikita Krivtsov is withdrawn and David Cobnan gets his opportunity.
- 74' Time for substitution for PFK Sochi. Artur Yusupov is replaced by Ibragim Tsallagov.
- 74' Kaio Pantaleao catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
- 75' Vladislav Sarveli is replacing Kirill Kravtsov for the PFK Sochi side.
- 80' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' The crowd applauds Jhon Cordoba as he leaves the pitch. Ilzat Akhmetov steps in for FK Krasnodar.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 34
- 11
- 16
- 1
-
22
Joaozinho ↓ Georgii Melkadze 56'
- 13
- 20
-
27
Kirill Zaika ↓ Artyom Makarchuk 56'
- 8
Bench
- 35
-
15
Ibragim Tsallagov ↑ 74'
-
9
Georgii Melkadze ↑ 56'
- 12
-
18
Nikita Burmistrov ↑ 67'
- 45
- 4
-
10
Vladislav Sarveli ↑ 75'
- 24
-
17
Artyom Makarchuk ↑ 56'
- 28
- 19
Coach
Kurban Berdyev
FK Krasnodar Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jhon Cordoba ↓ Ilzat Akhmetov 90'
- 4
- 31
- 6
- 98
- 39
- 8
- 10
-
88
Nikita Krivtsov ↓ David Cobnan 73'
-
20
Kady Malinowski ↓ Aleksey Ionov 56'
-
19
Joao Batxi ↓ Mihajlo Banjac 73'
Bench
-
11
Aleksey Ionov ↑ 56'
-
7
Ilzat Akhmetov ↑ 90'
-
14
Mihajlo Banjac ↑ 73'
-
16
Kevin Pina ↑ 90'
- 84
- 82
- 40
-
90
David Cobnan ↑ 73'
- 97
Coach
Vladimir Ivic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christian Noboa | 5 |
| Eduard Spertsyan | 3 |
| Ivan Ignatjev | 2 |
| Nikita Krivtsov | 2 |
| Remy Cabella | 2 |
| Saul Guarirapa | 2 |
| Shapi Suleimanov | 1 |
| Olakunle Olusegun | 1 |
Head to Head
PFK Sochi Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.77
PFK Sochi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.72
FK Krasnodar xG
I would bet for:
FK Krasnodar to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Krasnodar win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.49
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
PFK Sochi or Draw
33%
Draw or FK Krasnodar
86%
PFK Sochi or FK Krasnodar
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Krasnodar win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
10%
1 – 2
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
1 – 3
7.6%
1 – 1
7%
0 – 4
6.7%
1 – 4
5.2%
0 – 0
4.3%
0 – 5
3.7%
2 – 2
3.2%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — PFK Sochi
| Handicap | PFK Sochi covers | Push | FK Krasnodar covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 5% | 92% |
| -0.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| +0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| +1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +2 | 43% | 21% | 35% |
| +2.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
Clean Sheet
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
FK Krasnodar keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

