PFK Sochi vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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PFK Sochi vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — RFPL at Fisht.
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 14 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | FK Rostov | H | 4–0 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | PFK Sochi | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | FK Krasnodar | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Aug | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Jul | FK Fakel Voronezh | A | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Jul | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/3
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Nikolay Komlichenko | 3 G | 1 A |
| Nikolai Titkov | 3 G | 1 A |
| Zelimkhan Bakaev | 1 G | 1 A |
| Sergey Pinyaev | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — PFK Sochi and FK Lokomotiv Moskva get this one started.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Fisht. FK Lokomotiv Moskva seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' It looks surprising FK Lokomotiv Moskva does not make any changes. Artem Dzyuba has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' Christian Noboa was booked on 31.
- 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dmitry Barinov on 38.
- 43' PFK Sochi are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' Dmitrii Rybchinskii has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 55' PFK Sochi have won 246 goals from 177 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Maksim Glushenkov makes it 0-1.
- 62' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Miguel Silveira. He replaces Artur Yusupov on 63 minute.
- 68' The 27-year-old Ivan Ignatjev has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 72' Another change for PFK Sochi made on 72 minute. Artem Makarchuk leaves to be changed by Kirill Zaika.
- 77' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Victorien Angban. He replaces Vyacheslav Litvinov on 80 minute.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Maksim Nenakhov is booked for FK Lokomotiv Moskva — card on 81.
- 84' The whistle greets Maksim Nenakhov as he departs to be replaced by Aleksandr Silyanov.
- 85' Artem Karpukas makes way for Konstantin Maradishvili at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 90' Martin Kramaric has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 4 goals to his name this season.
- 0-1 the final result. PFK Sochi will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
6
Artur Yusupov ↓ Miguel Silveira 63'
- 16
- 10
- 7
- 45
- 84
- 8
- 34
-
17
Artem Makarchuk ↓ Kirill Zaika 72'
- 12
Bench
-
5
Victorien Angban ↑ 80'
- 71
-
24
Miguel Silveira ↑ 63'
- 20
-
27
Kirill Zaika ↑ 72'
- 18
- 33
- 9
- 13
- 26
- 28
- –
Coach
Dmitriy Khokhlov
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 7
- 71
- 94
- 15
- 3
- 24
- 22
- 93
- 85
- 6
Bench
- 10
- 1
- 69
- 17
-
5
Konstantin Maradishvili ↑ 85'
-
45
Aleksandr Silyanov ↑ 84'
- 8
- 12
- 20
- 53
- 19
- 27
Coach
Mikhail Galaktionov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joaozinho | 4 |
| Wilson Isidor | 3 |
| Francois Kamano | 2 |
| Artur Yusupov | 2 |
| Maksim Glushenkov | 2 |
| Christian Noboa | 2 |
| Vladislav Sarveli | 1 |
| Nair Tiknizyan | 1 |
Head to Head
PFK Sochi Form
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2023-08-27
PFK Sochi
0–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2023-08-19
FK Krasnodar
1–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
2023-08-12
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
D
2023-08-05
PFC CSKA Moskva
4–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2023-07-30
FK Fakel Voronezh
1–4
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2023-07-22
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–2
FK Rubin Kazan
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.41
PFK Sochi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
PFK Sochi or FK Lokomotiv Moskva 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
PFK Sochi or Draw
66%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
63%
PFK Sochi or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — PFK Sochi
| Handicap | PFK Sochi covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

