PFK Sochi vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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PFK Sochi vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — RFPL at Olimpiyskiy Stadion Fisht.
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2025/26)
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Sergey Lapochkin
- Referee Stanislav Vasilyev
- Referee Egor Bolkhovitin
- Referee Lasha Verulidze
- Referee Nail Seyfetdinov
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Oct | FK Rostov | H | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Sep | FK Krasnodar | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sep | PFK Arsenal Tula | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | PFK Sochi | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | FC Bayern München | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | SK Rotor Volgograd | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | FC Red Bull Salzburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Oct | FK Ufa | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | FK Khimki | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| PFK Sochi | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #3 |
| 22 | Points | 53 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 6 / 4 / 20 | W / D / L | 14 / 11 / 5 |
| 29 | Scored | 54 |
| 60 | Conceded | 39 |
| -31 | GD | +15 |
| 0.73 | PPG | 1.77 |
| 20% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
PFK Sochi this season
PFK Sochi this season
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts). FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
PFK Sochi
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Olimpiyskiy Stadion Fisht. Ninety minutes of football awaits between PFK Sochi and FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 5' Rifat Zhemaletdinov needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' Russia international Dmitrii Rybchinskii has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 14' Anton Zabolotnyi does the damage! The net is bulging and PFK Sochi surge ahead!
- 16' Eder was booked on 16.
- 21' PFK Sochi are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Lokomotiv Moskva backline.
- 26' PFK Sochi is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 28' Maciej Rybus picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 33' FK Lokomotiv Moskva 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.
- 38' The 32-year-old Dmitrii Zhivoglyadov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' What a moment for Nikita Burmistrov! That strike on 40 puts his side firmly in control.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Miha Mevlja on 55 minutes.
- 60' With 0 assists to his name this season, Maciej Rybus is clearly more than just a goal scorer for PFK Sochi.
- 64' Another change for FK Lokomotiv Moskva made on 64 minute. Francois Kamano leaves to be changed by Anton Miranchuk.
- 65' Anton Miranchuk has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
- 67' Elmir Nabiullin is replacing Miha Mevlja for the PFK Sochi side.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Ivan Miladinovic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 71' Time for substitution for PFK Sochi. Nikita Burmistrov is replaced by Kirill Zaika.
- 73' That is a Yellow card for FK Lokomotiv Moskva. Murilo will be fuming at that decision.
- 74' The referee calls foul for Daniil Kulikov. He receives a Yellow card.
- 75' The FK Lokomotiv Moskva bench stirs into life. Fedor Smolov is withdrawn and Ze Luis gets his opportunity.
- 78' Sergei Terekhov has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 83' Danil Prutsev has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 210 appearances.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Nikita Iosifov. He replaces Rifat Zhemaletdinov on 84 minute.
- 89' PFK Sochi manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ivan Novoseltsev is hanging Joaozinho on the field on 89 minute.
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva will have plenty to reflect on. PFK Sochi were simply the better side today.
Lineups
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 9
- 34
- 24
-
23
Miha Mevlja ↓ Elmir Nabiullin 67'
-
22
Joaozinho ↓ Ivan Novoseltsev 89'
- 35
- 13
- 18
- 45
- 7
Bench
-
3
Elmir Nabiullin ↑ 67'
-
25
Ivan Novoseltsev ↑ 89'
- 98
- 79
- 12
-
27
Kirill Zaika ↑ 71'
- 26
- 21
- 54
- 73
Coach
Vladimir Fedotov
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 25
-
9
Fedor Smolov ↓ Ze Luis 75'
- 1
- 31
- 69
- 19
- 17
- 2
- 94
- 4
Bench
- 41
-
11
Anton Miranchuk ↑ 64'
- 20
- 77
-
29
Ze Luis ↑ 75'
-
88
Vital Lisakovic ↑ 64'
- 38
- 76
- 74
- 45
- 60
-
68
Nikita Iosifov ↑ 84'
Coach
Marko Nikolic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joaozinho | 4 |
| Wilson Isidor | 3 |
| Artur Yusupov | 2 |
| Maksim Glushenkov | 2 |
| Christian Noboa | 2 |
| Francois Kamano | 2 |
| Artem Karpukas | 1 |
| Tin Jedvaj | 1 |
Head to Head
PFK Sochi Form
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2020-10-31
PFK Sochi
2–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2020-10-27
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–2
FC Bayern München
L
2020-10-24
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–2
SK Rotor Volgograd
L
2020-10-21
FC Red Bull Salzburg
2–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
2020-10-17
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Ufa
W
2020-10-04
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–1
FK Khimki
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
PFK Sochi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
PFK Sochi or FK Lokomotiv Moskva 76% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: PFK Sochi win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
PFK Sochi or Draw
59%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
65%
PFK Sochi or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PFK Sochi win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — PFK Sochi
| Handicap | PFK Sochi covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 21% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.