Rostov and FK Sochi face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Russian Premier League season. The game takes place at Rostov Arena on Friday, 17/04/2026, at 17:30 (UK Time).
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APWin predictions for Rostov vs FK Sochi
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Selmashi preview
Rostov comes into the match having played 24 games in the Russian Premier League so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.08 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses.
Rostov's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the Russian Premier League, averaging 0.79 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.94.
The offence system of Rostov is led by Ronaldo Cesar Soares dos Santos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Egor Golenkov, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.08 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 38 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.19.
Leopardy preview
On the other hand, FK Sochi comes into the match having played 24 games in the Russian Premier League so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 18 losses, with an average of 0.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 5 draws, and 22 losses.
FK Sochi's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the Russian Premier League, averaging 0.88 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.97.
The offence system of FK Sochi is led by Mikhail Ignatov as the top scorer of the season. The russian midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Anton Zinkovskiy, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 53 goals with an average of 2.21 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 71 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 2.37.
Head to head: Rostov vs FK Sochi
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rostov
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L L D |
1 |
| Home | D L D L W |
1 |
| Away | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Goals | 1.88 | 1.92 | 1.83 |
| Scored | 0.79 | 0.83 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 25% | 42% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 33% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.5 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.17 | 1.14 |
FK Sochi
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L L |
0.6 |
| Home | L L L L D |
0.2 |
| Away | W L L L L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 8% | 17% |
| Goals | 3.08 | 2.83 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.21 | 2.08 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 54% | 50% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 8% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 17% | 25% |
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xG
|
0.98 | 1.04 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
1.8 | 1.78 | 1.81 |
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