Sochi vs Rotor Volgograd: Russian First Division Preview

Russian First Division Matchday 10 Preview

Sochi hosts Rotor Volgograd on Saturday, August 27, in the 10th round of the Russian First Division. Sochi is currently 2nd in the league with 19 points, while Rotor is at 7th place, having taken 14 points from 9 matches. The match is set to start at 11:00 AM Moscow time (UTC+3) at the Fisht Olympic Stadium.

Teams' Form

Sochi has won 6, drawn 1, and lost 2 games this season, scoring 15 goals and conceding 7. In their last 5 matches, they have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1. Rotor has won 4, drawn 2, and lost 3, scoring 12 goals and conceding 9. In their last 5 matches, they have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 1.

Head-to-Head

The two teams have met 4 times in recent years, with Sochi winning once and Rotor winning 3 times. The last meeting between the two sides was in October 2021, when Rotor won 2-0 in Volgograd.

Prediction

Sochi is the favorite to win this match, but Rotor is a dangerous team, and they could cause an upset. The home team is in good form and has a strong record against Rotor, but the visitors will be confident after their recent results. A draw is also a possibility, as both teams have drawn their last matches. However, given Sochi's home advantage and their superior form, a narrow win for the hosts is the most likely outcome.