PFK Sochi vs RFK Akhmat Grozny, RFPL 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PFK Sochi vs RFK Akhmat Grozny — RFPL at Fisht Olympic Stadium.
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- RFK Akhmat Grozny 30 games · 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jul | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Jul | FK Torpedo Moskva | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 May | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 5–1 | W |
| 13 May | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | PFK Sochi | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Jul | FK Fakel Voronezh | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jul | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | FK Krasnodar | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 May | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| PFK Sochi | RFK Akhmat Grozny | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #9 |
| 22 | Points | 37 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 6 / 4 / 20 | W / D / L | 9 / 10 / 11 |
| 29 | Scored | 35 |
| 60 | Conceded | 39 |
| -31 | GD | -4 |
| 0.73 | PPG | 1.23 |
| 20% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts). RFK Akhmat Grozny are 9th (37 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Fisht Olympic Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between PFK Sochi and RFK Akhmat Grozny.
- 4' The referee calls foul for Ibragim Tsallagov. He receives a Yellow card.
- 5' PFK Sochi receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 5.
- 7' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Artem Meshchaninov on 7 minutes.
- 8' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Artem Meshchaninov.
- 12' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sergei Terekhov.
- 13' Sergei Terekhov catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 13.
- 18' PFK Sochi are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Christian Noboa puts PFK Sochi on the lead.
- 21' The referee shows RFK Akhmat Grozny player a Yellow card on 21.
- 26' Artem Timofeev has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PFK Sochi and RFK Akhmat Grozny are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' 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.
- 41' Brilliant from the ! Georgii Melkadze makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 41.
- 45' A moment of madness from Victorien Angban on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. PFK Sochi will be frustrated.
- 46' RFK Akhmat Grozny make a change. Vladimir Iljin trudges off to be replaced by Gamid Agalarov on 46 minutes.
- 49' Against the run of play, Christian Noboa has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' Both keepers have barely been tested. PFK Sochi and RFK Akhmat Grozny are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 59' A tactical swap from RFK Akhmat Grozny — Mohamed Konate on, Bernard Berisha off on 59 minutes.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Christian Noboa. He receives a Yellow card.
- 60' It is a substitution in RFK Akhmat Grozny team. Artem Timofeev is replaced by Anton Shvets on 60 minute.
- 61' Aleksandr Troshechkin is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 62' Artyom Makarchuk has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 62.
- 67' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Artem Meshchaninov suffering a number of foals already.
- 72' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vanja Drkusic, as he is very good at scoring at Fisht Olympic Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 75' Another substitution for PFK Sochi to replace Georgii Melkadze by Artur Yusupov on 75 minute.
- 79' Another change for RFK Akhmat Grozny made on 79 minute. Andrei Semyonov leaves to be changed by Marat Bystrov.
- 84' Georgi Sheliya is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RFK Akhmat Grozny so far.
- 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Andrey Talalaev will be considering his options from the bench.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from PFK Sochi to claim maximum points.
Lineups
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
- 16
- 1
- 15
- 13
- 9
- 18
- 10
- 17
- 26
Bench
-
6
Artur Yusupov ↑ 75'
- 22
- 35
- 12
- 20
- 45
- 8
- 23
- 14
Coach
Vadim Garanin
RFK Akhmat Grozny Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Andrei Semyonov ↓ Marat Bystrov 79'
- 4
-
29
Vladimir Iljin ↓ Gamid Agalarov 46'
- 88
- 20
- 7
-
94
Artem Timofeev ↓ Anton Shvets 60'
- 8
- 25
- 44
- 21
Bench
-
23
Anton Shvets ↑ 60'
- 40
- 10
- 9
-
77
Gamid Agalarov ↑ 46'
- 1
-
13
Mohamed Konate ↑ 59'
-
96
Marat Bystrov ↑ 79'
-
11
Lechii Sadulaev ↑ 46'
- 19
- 35
Coach
Andrey Talalaev
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christian Noboa | 5 |
| Artur Yusupov | 2 |
| Marko Dugandzic | 2 |
| Daniil Utkin | 2 |
| Sergei Terekhov | 1 |
| Andrei Mostovoi | 1 |
| Aleksandr Troshechkin | 1 |
| Denis Glushakov | 1 |
Head to Head
PFK Sochi Form
RFK Akhmat Grozny Form
2022-07-30
PFK Sochi
2–1
RFK Akhmat Grozny
L
2022-07-24
RFK Akhmat Grozny
2–1
FK Fakel Voronezh
W
2022-07-16
RFK Akhmat Grozny
1–1
FK Spartak Moskva
D
2022-05-21
FK Krasnodar
1–1
RFK Akhmat Grozny
D
2022-05-14
RFK Akhmat Grozny
1–0
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
W
2022-05-07
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–1
RFK Akhmat Grozny
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.38
PFK Sochi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
RFK Akhmat Grozny xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFK Sochi win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
PFK Sochi or Draw
71%
Draw or RFK Akhmat Grozny
55%
PFK Sochi or RFK Akhmat Grozny
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PFK Sochi win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — PFK Sochi
| Handicap | PFK Sochi covers | Push | RFK Akhmat Grozny covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
RFK Akhmat Grozny keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

