The Matchday 3 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Sochi and Krasnodar will take place on August 27 at the Fisht Stadium. Sochi vs. Krasnodar: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sochi
In the last round, Sochi defeated Krylia Sovetov (1-1, 5-3 on penalties). However, the team has not won in regular time in their last four Russian Cup games (3 draws, 1 loss). Despite this, Sochi has scored in 10 consecutive matches in this tournament, and in half of those games, they scored at least twice. In Group B, Roberto Moreno's side remains in 4th place, but they are just two points behind the leaders, Samara.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Sochi's last 7 Russian Cup matches.
- The club has not lost in their last 5 home games in this tournament (2 wins, 3 draws).
- In 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Russian Cup, Sochi has not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Sochi (4-5-1)
Yuri Dyupin – Sergey Volkov, Marcelo Alves, Makar Chirkov, Nabil Aberdin – Roman Yezhov, Maxim Mukhin, Mikhail Ignatov, Alexander Kovalenko, Ignacio Saavedra – Ruslan Bart.
Forward Pavel Meleshin and defender Ruslan Magal are injured.
Krasnodar
Murad Musaev's side thrashed Dynamo Moscow 4-0 away in the last round. This victory was the team's first in their last 7 Russian Cup matches (1 draw, 5 losses). However, Krasnodar has scored in their last five consecutive games in this tournament. In the current Russian Cup campaign, the club has 5 goals, which is the best in Group B. In the overall standings of their group, Krasnodar occupies 2nd place.
- At least three goals have been scored in Krasnodar's last 6 Russian Cup games.
- In 5 of their last 7 away matches in this tournament, the team has conceded at least two goals.
- Krasnodar has defeated Sochi in their last 7 Premier League encounters.
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-3-3)
Alexander Koryakin – Giovanni Gonzalez, Artyom Khmarin, Diego Costa, Jubal – Nikita Krivtsov, Kevin Lenini, Danila Kozlov – Kazbek Mukailov, Joao Bachi, Gustavo Furtado.
Referee
Mikhail Cheremnykh (Russia)
Matches – 5 (Russian Cup, 2022/23 - 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 18;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 17;
Penalties – 0%.
Match Prediction: Sochi vs. Krasnodar
The opponents met in the 5th round of the RPL in Krasnodar, where the hosts secured a convincing 5-1 victory. In the upcoming game, the team managers will likely rotate their squads, but I believe this factor will not prevent Krasnodar from defeating Sochi for the eighth time in a row. Moreover, Murad Musaev's reserve players performed excellently in the last round. Additionally, Krasnodar is on a 5-match winning streak in official games.
This season, Sochi has lost 5 out of 7 matches (2 draws). In the RPL, Roberto Moreno's side is not performing well, and the head coach will likely focus on this tournament. Certainly, Sochi is eager to take revenge for the recent heavy defeat, but their current form is unlikely to allow it. Furthermore, the club last took points from Krasnodar in 2021.
My prediction: Krasnodar to win
