PFK Sochi vs FK Rostov, RFPL 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Sergey Lapochkin
- Referee Aleksey Sukhoy
- Referee Aram Petrosyan
- Referee Nikolay Bogach
- Referee Ivan Sidenkov
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun | FK Rostov | H | 10–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | FK Krasnodar | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Mar | FK Orenburg | H | 5–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | FK Ural | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun | PFK Sochi | A | 1–10 | L |
| 15 Mar | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Feb | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | FK Ural | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rostov
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Rostov
| Timur Suleimanov | 3 G | 2 A |
| Ivan Komarov | 3 G | |
| Andrey Langovich | 2 G | 4 A |
| Oumar Sako | 2 G | 1 A |
| Viktor Melekhin | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Olimpiyskiy Stadion Fisht!
- 5' FK Rostov is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Ivan Miladinovic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 177 appearances.
- 15' Brilliant from the ! Aleksandr Kokorin makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 15.
- 20' FK Rostov are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 38' That is a Yellow card for PFK Sochi. Timofei Margasov will be fuming at that decision.
- 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nikita Burmistrov.
- 44' GOAL! Aleksandr Kokorin scores on 44. Assisted by Kirill Zaika
- 46' Anton Zabolotnyi makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and PFK Sochi are in front.
- 47' Anton Zabolotnyi adds to his 0 season tally! PFK Sochi lead 4-0 — and this changes everything.
- 51' Aleksandr Kokorin makes no mistake. The score reads 5-0 and PFK Sochi are in front.
- 53' Ivan Novoseltsev doubles the advantage! 6-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 58' It looks like no one’s ball. FK Rostov is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 60' The PFK Sochi manager makes a substitution. Timofei Margasov departs to be replaced by Giannelli Imbula.
- 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 69' Time for substitution for PFK Sochi. Aleksandr Kokorin is replaced by Andrey Bokovoy.
- 74' What composure from Dmitrii Poloz! The Russia international strokes it home. 7-0.
- 79' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 84' PFK Sochi currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 86' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dmitrii Poloz makes it 8-0.
- 87' Goal! Nikita Koldunov scores his 1 goal in 177 matches.
- 10-1 the final result. FK Rostov will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 24
- 34
- 25
- 32
- 91
- 35
- 27
- 18
- 45
- 17
Bench
-
95
Giannelli Imbula ↑ 60'
-
77
Dmitrii Poloz ↑ 60'
- 87
- 12
- 94
- 90
-
8
Nikita Koldunov ↑ 69'
-
58
Andrey Bokovoy ↑ 69'
Coach
Vladimir Fedotov
FK Rostov Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anton Zabolotnyi | 4 |
| Artur Yusupov | 3 |
| Christian Noboa | 3 |
| Aleksandr Kokorin | 3 |
| Martin Kramaric | 2 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 2 |
| Nikita Koldunov | 1 |
| Timofey Shipunov | 1 |
PFK Sochi Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.19
PFK Sochi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
FK Rostov xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFK Sochi win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
PFK Sochi or Draw
85%
Draw or FK Rostov
33%
PFK Sochi or FK Rostov
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFK Sochi win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 10–1 not predicted10 – 1Actual
3 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
6.4%
2 – 0
6.3%
4 – 1
6.2%
1 – 1
5.4%
4 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.6%
5 – 1
4%
4 – 2
3.9%
1 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — PFK Sochi
| Handicap | PFK Sochi covers | Push | FK Rostov covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -2 | 36% | 19% | 45% |
| -1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| -1 | 55% | 18% | 26% |
| -0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 7% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

