The Matchday 3 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Sochi and Krylia Sovetov will take place on August 27 at the Fisht Stadium. Sochi vs. Krylia Sovetov: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sochi
In the previous 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 matches (3 draws, 1 loss). Despite this, Sochi's scoring streak in this tournament has reached ten matches, with the team scoring at least twice in half of those games. In Group B, Roberto Moreno's side remains in 4th place, but they are only two points behind the leading Samara team.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Sochi's last 7 Russian Cup matches.
- The team has not lost at home in their last 5 matches 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)
Yury Dyupin – Sergey Volkov, Marcelo Alves, Makar Chirkov, Nabil Aberdin – Roman Yezhov, Maksim Mukhin, Mikhail Ignatov, Alexander Kovalenko, Ignacio Saavedra – Ruslan Bart.
Forward Pavel Meleshin and defender Ruslan Magal are injured.
Krasnodar
Murad Musaev's team thrashed Dynamo Moscow 4-0 away in the last round. This victory was their first in the last 7 Russian Cup matches (1 draw, 5 losses). However, Krasnodar has scored in five consecutive games in this tournament. Overall, the club has scored five goals, the best in Group B, where Krasnodar occupies the 2nd place.
- At least three goals have been scored in Krasnodar's last 6 Russian Cup matches.
- 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 meetings.
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-3-3)
Alexander Koryakin – Giovanni Gonzalez, Artem 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 teams met in the 5th round of the RPL in Krasnodar, where the hosts secured a convincing 5-1 victory. In the upcoming game, the coaches will likely rotate their squads, but I believe this won't prevent Krasnodar from defeating Sochi for the eighth consecutive time. Moreover, Murad Musaev's reserves showed their best in the last round. Additionally, Krasnodar is on a 5-match winning streak in official games.
Sochi has lost 5 of their last 7 matches this season (2 draws). In the RPL, Roberto Moreno's team is not doing well, and the head coach is likely focusing on this tournament. Undoubtedly, Sochi wants to avenge their recent heavy defeat, but their current form makes it unlikely. Furthermore, the last time Sochi took points from Krasnodar was in 2021.
My prediction: Krasnodar to win
