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 30 games · 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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' PFK Sochi have kicked off against FK Lokomotiv Moskva. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both PFK Sochi and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' PFK Sochi currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' PFK Sochi are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PFK Sochi side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Vanja Drkusic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for PFK Sochi so far.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 31' Christian Noboa was booked on 31.
- 36' A quiet spell here at Fisht. FK Lokomotiv Moskva seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' The referee shows FK Lokomotiv Moskva player a card on 38.
- 43' It’s high time Mikhail Galaktionov made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' It’s a booking for FK Lokomotiv Moskva player. Dmitrii Rybchinskii gets a card.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. PFK Sochi must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mikhail Galaktionov might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 57' A stunning finish from Maksim Glushenkov — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 62' 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.
- 63' Miguel Silveira is ready to make an impact after coming on for Artur Yusupov at the 63 minute mark.
- 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 72' Another substitution for PFK Sochi to replace Artem Makarchuk by Kirill Zaika on 72 minute.
- 77' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 80' Another substitution for PFK Sochi to replace Vyacheslav Litvinov by Victorien Angban on 80 minute.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Maksim Nenakhov on 81 minutes.
- 84' FK Lokomotiv Moskva manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Aleksandr Silyanov is hanging Maksim Nenakhov on the field on 84 minute.
- 85' Konstantin Maradishvili has so much to prove this time. He replaces Artem Karpukas on 85 minute.
- 90' PFK Sochi are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Lokomotiv Moskva backline.
- The final score is 0-1.
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 |
| Nikita Burmistrov | 1 |
| Vladislav Sarveli | 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
1.33
PFK Sochi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.05
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
PFK Sochi or Draw
51%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
74%
PFK Sochi or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
6.2%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 1
6%
0 – 0
4.9%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
3.9%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — PFK Sochi
| Handicap | PFK Sochi covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 21% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

