The Matchday 5 clash in the FONBET Russian Cup group stage between Torpedo and Sochi will take place on November 22 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Kick-off is at 20:00 (Moscow time). Torpedo vs. Sochi: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Artur Fedorov (Russia)
Matches – 8 (FNL + Russian Cup, 2022/23);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 50;
Average yellow cards per match – 6.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – N/A;
Penalties – 13%.
Predicted lineups for Torpedo vs. Sochi
Torpedo (3-4-3): Alexander Dovbnya – Ravil Netfullin, Damien Le Tallec, Egor Proshkin – Oleg Kozhemyakin, Igor Savich, Mikhail Kaymakov, Artyom Samsonov – Mario Curic, Khozhimat Erkinov, Denis Laptev.
Sochi (3-4-3): Denis Adamov – Ivan Miladinovic, Igor Yurganov, Artyom Meshchaninov – Sergey Terekhov, Timofey Margasov, Artyom Makarchuk, Kirill Kravtsov – Joaozinho, Kirill Ushatov, Luka Djordjevic.
The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is indicated.
Torpedo
In the last round of the Russian Cup, the team sensationally defeated CSKA 1-0. Torpedo has been inconsistent in the Russian Cup, alternating between wins and losses in their last six matches. The Moscow team is in 3rd place in Group D, trailing the 1st and 2nd positions by three points. The team struggles at home, failing to win in regular time in 3 of their last 4 home matches in the national cup (1 draw, 2 losses). However, Torpedo regularly scores at their home ground, having found the net in 10 of their last 13 Russian Cup games.
Sochi
Sochi lost to Ural in their last Russian Cup match (2-3). Like Fakel, Sochi has lost all their matches in this season's Russian Cup. The team has lost its chance to advance to the RPL Path playoffs, but there are slim hopes for progressing to the Regional Path playoffs. Sochi needs a win in regular time in the upcoming match to continue the fight for 3rd place. The team has been performing poorly in the national cup, losing their last six matches in the tournament. Additionally, Sochi's defense has been weak, conceding more than one goal in their last six Russian Cup games.
Torpedo vs. Sochi: Match Prediction
The teams have faced each other only twice in history, both matches occurring this season. In the Russian Cup, Torpedo defeated Sochi 3-1. However, in the league, the Moscow team lost at home, 1-3. Neither team played defensively in these encounters. I anticipate an open game in the upcoming match as well. Sochi needs a win in this match, but I'll take a double chance on the visitors with over 2.5 goals.
My prediction: Double chance X2 + Total over 2.5
