FC Sochi vs FK Neftekhimik: prediction and stats
First LeagueRegular Season - 33Kick-off on May 22, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Olimpiyskiy Stadion Fisht, Sochi
The Footlab model makes FC Sochi the favourite at 50%, against 27% for a draw and 23% for FK Neftekhimik. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win FC Sochi vs FK Neftekhimik?
A very open match: only 82 Elo points separate FC Sochi (1,820) and FK Neftekhimik (1,737).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Sochi have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; FK Neftekhimik have 4, 3 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | FK Neftekhimik(away) | 2-1 | First League |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Volga Ulyanovsk(home) | 1-0 | First League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Torpedo Moskva(away) | 2-1 | First League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Leningradets(away) | 1-2 | First League |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Arsenal Tula(home) | 5-0 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | FC Sochi(home) | 1-2 | First League |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Shinnik Yaroslavl(home) | 0-2 | First League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Nizhny Novgorod(away) | 1-5 | First League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Tekstilshchik(home) | 1-0 | First League |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Volga Ulyanovsk(away) | 0-2 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 4 FC Sochi win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 FK Neftekhimik win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | FK Neftekhimik 1-2 FC Sochi | First League |
| May 10, 2025 | FK Neftekhimik 1-1 FC Sochi | First League |
| Feb 8, 2025 | FC Sochi 2-0 FK Neftekhimik | Friendlies Clubs |
| Nov 3, 2024 | FC Sochi 3-2 FK Neftekhimik | First League |
| Jan 22, 2023 | FC Sochi 3-0 FK Neftekhimik | Friendlies Clubs |
Last archived meeting: FK Neftekhimik vs FC Sochi on Aug 20, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
FC Sochi score 1.5 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; FK Neftekhimik score 0.7 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 45% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Sochi | 1.5 | 1.1 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| FK Neftekhimik | 0.7 | 1.5 | 4 | 5/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
FC Sochi sit 5th in First League (13 points from 7 matches) and FK Neftekhimik sit 16th (6 points from 7 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | FC Sochi | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | FK Neftekhimik | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 6 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for FC Sochi vs FK Neftekhimik?
- The Footlab model makes FC Sochi the favourite at 50%, against 27% for a draw and 23% for FK Neftekhimik.
- Where and when is FC Sochi vs FK Neftekhimik played?
- FC Sochi vs FK Neftekhimik is played on May 22, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Olimpiyskiy Stadion Fisht, in the First League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 45% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.