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 (2026/27)
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
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
PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts). FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. FK Lokomotiv Moskva kicks off things out of here…
- 5' PFK Sochi are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Lokomotiv Moskva's shape.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PFK Sochi side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 14' Anton Zabolotnyi doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 16' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Eder.
- 21' It’s high time Vladimir Fedotov made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 26' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 28' Controversy at the stadium! Maciej Rybus argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
- 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. PFK Sochi and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' Magnificent from Nikita Burmistrov! That is 10 goals in 177 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' PFK Sochi started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
- 50' The 40-year-old Guilherme has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' Miha Mevlja is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
- 60' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nikita Iosifov is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Anton Miranchuk. He replaces Francois Kamano on 64 minute.
- 65' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Anton Miranchuk makes it 2-1.
- 67' Miha Mevlja makes way for Elmir Nabiullin at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFK Sochi.
- 71' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ivan Miladinovic.
- 71' PFK Sochi ring the changes. Nikita Burmistrov has done his job and it is now time for Kirill Zaika to step up.
- 73' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Murilo.
- 74' The referee has no hesitation. Daniil Kulikov is booked for FK Lokomotiv Moskva — Yellow card on 74.
- 75' Another change for FK Lokomotiv Moskva made on 75 minute. Fedor Smolov leaves to be changed by Ze Luis.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sergei Terekhov on 78.
- 83' It is a cagey affair so far. PFK Sochi in their trying to find a way past FK Lokomotiv Moskva's compact .
- 84' A change in the FK Lokomotiv Moskva ranks — Rifat Zhemaletdinov exits the field as Nikita Iosifov enters on 84.
- 89' Ivan Novoseltsev is replacing Joaozinho for the PFK Sochi side.
- It finishes all square. PFK Sochi and FK Lokomotiv Moskva share the spoils 2-1.
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.