The Matchday 6 clash in the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Krasnodar and Sochi will take place on October 23 at the Ozon Arena. Krasnodar vs. Sochi: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Krasnodar
In the previous round, the team defeated Dynamo Moscow at home (0-0, 4-2 on penalties). However, this ended their three-match winning streak in regular time in the Russian Cup. Notably, Murad Musaev's side kept a clean sheet for only the second time in their last 10 matches in this tournament. Krasnodar is at the top of Group B and will remain there if they secure at least one point in the upcoming match.
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of Krasnodar's last 9 matches in the national cup.
- The team has not won in regular time at home in this tournament for four matches (1 draw, 3 losses).
- In their last 6 home games in the Russian Cup, the club has not scored more than once.
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-5-1)
Alexander Koryakin – Valentin Paltsev, Artyom Khmarin, Vitaly Stezhko, Diego Costa – Eduard Spertsyan, Kevin Lenini, Danila Kozlov, Joao Bachi, Gaetan Perrin – Kazbek Mukailov.
Defender Vitaly Stezhko is suspended. Forwards Moses Kobnan, Gustavo Furtado, and defender Jubal are injured.
Sochi
In the previous round, the team lost away to Krylya Sovetov (3-3, 4-5 on penalties). Sochi remains without a victory in regular time in the current Russian Cup campaign (2 draws, 3 losses). These results have eliminated the club's chances of competing for the trophy, as they are five points behind the third place. Additionally, Sochi has conceded the most goals in Group B – 15.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Sochi's last 7 matches in the national cup.
- In this tournament, the team has not lost in regular time in 6 of their last 8 away matches (2 wins, 4 draws).
- The team has scored in 5 consecutive away games in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Sochi (4-4-2)
Alexander Degtev – Nabil Aberdin, Marcelo Alves, Vyacheslav Litvinov, Artem Makarchuk – Mikhail Ignatov, Maxim Mukhin, Martin Kramaric, Alexander Osipov – Francois Kamano, Vladimir Ilyin.
Forward Pavel Meleshin is injured.
Referee
Stanislav Matveev (Russia)
Matches – 5 (Russian Cup, 2022/23 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 22;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: Krasnodar vs. Sochi
Murad Musaev's side will be satisfied with even one point, but it is hard to believe that Krasnodar will play for a draw in front of their fans. Especially against an opponent they have defeated in 8 consecutive official meetings, scoring at least two goals each time. It is time to delight the spectators with a home victory in regular time in the Russian Cup.
For Sochi, participating in the national cup amidst league problems was likely not a pleasure. Now, with no tournament prospects remaining, the team will stay at the bottom of the group regardless. Motivation for such a match will be hard to find. Moreover, in the Russian Cup, they have lost 6 of their last 8 away matches (2 draws). In only one of these games did they concede fewer than two goals.
My prediction: Krasnodar to win and Total Over 1.5 goals
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.
