RFK Akhmat Grozny vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RFK Akhmat Grozny vs PFK Sochi — RFPL at Akhmat-Arena.
- RFK Akhmat Grozny 30 games · 37 pts (2025/26)
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | PFK Sochi | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jul | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 May | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 May | FK Tambov | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 May | SK Rotor Volgograd | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Apr | FK Ural | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jul | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | FK Khimki | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | SK Rotor Volgograd | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | FK Krasnodar | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | FK Ufa | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| RFK Akhmat Grozny | PFK Sochi | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #16 |
| 37 | Points | 22 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 9 / 10 / 11 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 20 |
| 35 | Scored | 29 |
| 39 | Conceded | 60 |
| -4 | GD | -31 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 0.73 |
| 30% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
RFK Akhmat Grozny this season
RFK Akhmat Grozny this season
13%
Clean Sheets
PFK Sochi this season
PFK Sochi this season
RFK Akhmat Grozny are 9th (37 pts). PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RFK Akhmat Grozny
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
PFK Sochi
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Akhmat-Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. RFK Akhmat Grozny and PFK Sochi are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' RFK Akhmat Grozny are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined PFK Sochi backline.
- 13' A meaty challenge results in booking for Vitaly Lystsov on 13.
- 14' Vitaly Lystsov catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 14.
- 19' Igor Konovalov is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for PFK Sochi tonight.
- 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 26' GOAL! Daniil Utkin scores on 26.
- 27' Daniil Utkin doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 30' Marko Dugandzic picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 35' Georgi Sheliya has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' Andrei Semyonov has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 105 appearances.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' The whistle greets Dmitri Vorobyov as he departs to be replaced by Kirill Zaika.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' PFK Sochi started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 59' What a moment for Marko Dugandzic! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
- 63' A change in the RFK Akhmat Grozny ranks — Vladislav Karapuzov exits the field as Andrei Semenov enters on 63.
- 64' It is a substitution in RFK Akhmat Grozny team. Vladislav Karapuzov is replaced by Andrei Semenov on 64 minute.
- 69' RFK Akhmat Grozny are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against PFK Sochi's shape.
- 70' Ivelin Popov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nikita Burmistrov at the 70 minute mark.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. RFK Akhmat Grozny in their trying to find a way past PFK Sochi's compact .
- 80' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vladislav Karapuzov, as he is very good at scoring at Akhmat-Arena with 3 goals in the last 2 games.
- 82' RFK Akhmat Grozny make a change. Mohamed Konate trudges off to be replaced by Islam Alsultanov on 82 minutes.
- 86' Magnificent from Gabriel Iancu! That is 3 goals in 8 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 89' Christian Noboa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
- 90' A change in the PFK Sochi ranks — Christian Noboa exits the field as Victorien Angban enters on 90.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Christian Noboa is booked for PFK Sochi — Yellow card on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for RFK Akhmat Grozny.
Lineups
RFK Akhmat Grozny Lineups
Starting XI
- 88
- 20
-
59
Evgenii Kharin ↓ Gabriel Iancu 82'
- 94
- 11
- 13
- 96
-
47
Daniil Utkin ↓ Artem Arhipov 64'
- 8
- 5
- 77
Bench
-
15
Andrei Semyonov ↑ 63'
- 55
- 95
-
17
Lechii Sadulaev ↑ 64'
- 6
- 42
-
9
Gabriel Iancu ↑ 82'
-
90
Islam Alsultanov ↑ 82'
-
68
Artem Arhipov ↑ 64'
Coach
Andrey Talalaev
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 16
- 15
- 4
- 13
- 9
- 12
- 18
- 87
- 5
-
7
Dmitri Vorobyov ↓ Kirill Zaika 46'
Bench
-
19
Victorien Angban ↑ 90'
- 24
- 1
- 22
-
8
Ivelin Popov ↑ 70'
- 35
- 20
-
27
Kirill Zaika ↑ 46'
- 10
- 17
- 53
Coach
Vladimir Fedotov
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
RFK Akhmat Grozny Form
2021-08-02
RFK Akhmat Grozny
1–2
PFK Sochi
L
2021-07-25
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
1–2
RFK Akhmat Grozny
W
2021-05-16
RFK Akhmat Grozny
2–2
FK Spartak Moskva
D
2021-05-07
RFK Akhmat Grozny
3–1
FK Tambov
W
2021-05-01
SK Rotor Volgograd
1–0
RFK Akhmat Grozny
L
2021-04-24
FK Ural
1–1
RFK Akhmat Grozny
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58
RFK Akhmat Grozny xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
RFK Akhmat Grozny or PFK Sochi 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: PFK Sochi win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
RFK Akhmat Grozny or Draw
65%
Draw or PFK Sochi
61%
RFK Akhmat Grozny or PFK Sochi
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PFK Sochi win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — RFK Akhmat Grozny
| Handicap | RFK Akhmat Grozny covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
RFK Akhmat Grozny keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

