PFK Sochi vs RFK Akhmat Grozny, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PFK Sochi vs RFK Akhmat Grozny — RFPL at Fisht.
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- RFK Akhmat Grozny 9 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Krasnodar | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 3 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | FK Spartak Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 5 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | FK Rubin Kazan | 9 | 12 |
| 7 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 9 | 12 |
| 8 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 9 | 11 |
| 9 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 9 | 11 |
| 10 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | FK Orenburg | 9 | 9 |
| 12 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 9 | 8 |
| 13 | FK Rostov | 9 | 8 |
| 14 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 9 | 7 |
| 15 | FK Rodina Moskva | 9 | 5 |
| 16 | FK Fakel Voronezh | 9 | 3 |
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 |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
RFK Akhmat Grozny this season
RFK Akhmat Grozny this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
RFK Akhmat Grozny
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RFK Akhmat Grozny
| Egas Cacintura | 3 G | 1 A |
| Georgi Melkadze | 3 G | |
| Lechi Sadulaev | 2 G | 3 A |
| Andres Alarcon | 2 G | |
| Erald Maksuti | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Fisht will turn into a battlefield for PFK Sochi and RFK Akhmat Grozny.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PFK Sochi side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' 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 Vladislav Kamilov suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PFK Sochi and RFK Akhmat Grozny are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Fisht. PFK Sochi seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' Artur Yusupov has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 36' Goal! Christian Noboa scores his 42 goal in 395 matches.
- 41' PFK Sochi are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Vladimir Ilyin makes it 1-1.
- 46' Amir Batyrev has so much to prove this time. He replaces Christian Noboa on 46 minute.
- 48' Artiom Timofeev has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 50' Poor challenge from Luka Dordevic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 55' PFK Sochi make a change. Kirill Zaika trudges off to be replaced by Jurij Medvedev on 55 minutes.
- 56' Time for substitution for PFK Sochi. Ivan Miladinovic is replaced by Marcelo Alves.
- 61' PFK Sochi is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 66' It looks like no one’s ball. PFK Sochi is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' A change in the RFK Akhmat Grozny ranks — Bernard Berisha exits the field as Svetoslav Kovachev enters on 71.
- 73' RFK Akhmat Grozny manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Zaim Divanovic is hanging Artiom Timofeev on the field on 73 minute.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Timofey Shipunov. He replaces Artur Yusupov on 77 minute.
- 82' It is a cagey affair so far. PFK Sochi in their trying to find a way past RFK Akhmat Grozny's compact .
- 87' Time for substitution for RFK Akhmat Grozny. Vladimir Ilyin is replaced by Vladislav Volkov.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Jasmin Celikovic. He receives a card.
- RFK Akhmat Grozny celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Daniil Utkin | 2 |
| Artur Yusupov | 2 |
| Marko Dugandzic | 2 |
| Artiom Timofeev | 1 |
| Lechii Sadulaev | 1 |
| Vladimir Ilyin | 1 |
| Senin Sebai | 1 |
Head to Head
PFK Sochi Form
RFK Akhmat Grozny Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.45
PFK Sochi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
RFK Akhmat Grozny xG
I would bet for:
PFK Sochi or RFK Akhmat Grozny 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: RFK Akhmat Grozny win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
PFK Sochi or Draw
67%
Draw or RFK Akhmat Grozny
61%
PFK Sochi or RFK Akhmat Grozny
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RFK Akhmat Grozny win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — PFK Sochi
| Handicap | PFK Sochi covers | Push | RFK Akhmat Grozny covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 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
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

