PFK Sochi vs RFK Akhmat Grozny, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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PFK Sochi vs RFK Akhmat Grozny — RFPL at Fisht.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 03 Jun | FK Ural | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 May | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 May | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | PFK Sochi | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jul | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Jul | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Jun | FK Krasnodar | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 May | FK Rostov | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 May | FK Khimki | H | 3–0 | 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' Welcome to Fisht that hosts another battle between PFK Sochi and RFK Akhmat Grozny.
- 5' PFK Sochi has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 10' Kirill Zaika is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for PFK Sochi tonight.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' PFK Sochi is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' Georgi Sheliya has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' PFK Sochi started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. PFK Sochi in their trying to find a way past RFK Akhmat Grozny's compact .
- 36' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Christian Noboa makes it 1-0.
- 41' A quiet spell here at Fisht. RFK Akhmat Grozny seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 42' What composure from Vladimir Ilyin! The Russia international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 46' Fresh legs for PFK Sochi! Amir Batyrev comes on to replace Christian Noboa.
- 48' RFK Akhmat Grozny is taking the lead after the goal scored by Artiom Timofeev on 45.
- 50' Controversy at the stadium! Luka Dordevic argues furiously but the card stands.
- 55' The PFK Sochi bench stirs into life. Kirill Zaika is withdrawn and Jurij Medvedev gets his opportunity.
- 56' Marcelo Alves is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ivan Miladinovic at the 56 minute mark.
- 61' PFK Sochi are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RFK Akhmat Grozny backline.
- 66' RFK Akhmat Grozny are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Svetoslav Kovachev. He replaces Bernard Berisha on 71 minute.
- 73' Another change for RFK Akhmat Grozny made on 73 minute. Artiom Timofeev leaves to be changed by Zaim Divanovic.
- 77' A change in the PFK Sochi ranks — Artur Yusupov exits the field as Timofey Shipunov enters on 77.
- 82' The 23-year-old Timofey Shipunov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 87' RFK Akhmat Grozny manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vladislav Volkov is hanging Vladimir Ilyin on the field on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jasmin Celikovic on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from RFK Akhmat Grozny to claim maximum points.
Lineups
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 11
-
16
Christian Noboa ↓ Amir Batyrev 46'
-
24
Miguel Silveira ↓ Ivan Ignatjev 55'
-
27
Kirill Zaika ↓ Jurij Medvedev 55'
- 45
- 84
- 8
- 17
- 12
Bench
- 5
-
10
Ivan Ignatjev ↑ 55'
-
71
Jurij Medvedev ↑ 55'
- 20
- 18
-
33
Marcelo Alves ↑ 56'
- 34
- –
- 26
-
28
Amir Batyrev ↑ 46'
-
19
Timofey Shipunov ↑ 77'
- 51
RFK Akhmat Grozny Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 88
- 40
- 7
- 13
- 21
- 6
- 18
- 94
- 59
- 29
Bench
- 1
-
24
Zaim Divanovic ↑ 73'
-
–
Svetoslav Kovachev ↑ 71'
- 35
- 33
-
–
Vladislav Volkov ↑ 87'
- –
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.38
PFK Sochi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
RFK Akhmat Grozny xG
I would bet for:
PFK Sochi or RFK Akhmat Grozny 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RFK Akhmat Grozny win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
PFK Sochi or Draw
60%
Draw or RFK Akhmat Grozny
67%
PFK Sochi or RFK Akhmat Grozny
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RFK Akhmat Grozny win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.6%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.8%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.6%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — PFK Sochi
| Handicap | PFK Sochi covers | Push | RFK Akhmat Grozny covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
RFK Akhmat Grozny keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.