Krasnodar — FC Sochi : Match Preview and Prediction for October 23,2025

Krasnodar’s Dominant Cup Performance

Krasnodar has comfortably secured the top spot in the domestic cup, ensuring their progression from this group and continuing their journey in the Russian Premier League (RPL). What’s even more pleasing for their supporters is the newfound consistency of their victories in the national championship.

Return to Form and Strong Defense

The “Bulls” took some time to recover after their defeat against Zenit, needing a period to regain their rhythm fully. A cup victory over Dinamo provided a significant boost, culminating in another win just before the international break. Although Akhmat was a formidable opponent, Krasnodar’s victory was well-deserved. Subsequently, Krasnodar enjoyed a good rest and prepared calmly for their next fixture. Despite Dinamo Makhachkala’s current struggles, they had been undefeated at home in the championship. Yet, Krasnodar arrived and delivered an impeccable performance, allowing their opponents only a single shot on target.

Sochi’s Season Struggles

Sochi is clearly enduring a challenging season. Currently, nothing seems to be going right for the team on any front, and isolated successes provide little solace. Following a somewhat sensational victory over Pari, the team suffered another defeat, this time convincingly against Zenit.

Continued Poor Form Despite Coaching Change

The “Leopards” recently secured their first league victory, but it’s crucial to remember their abysmal performance in the domestic cup as well. A change in coach has yet to yield any positive results; the team continues to struggle against all opponents. Even their win against a struggling Pari side felt undeserved, as Sochi was outshot by their opponents in that match, with Pari registering twice as many shots on target. In their latest fixture, the team was comprehensively beaten by Zenit.