Akhmat Grozny — FC Sochi : Match Preview and Prediction for October 27,2025

Akhmat Grozny’s Recent Performance

Akhmat has had a very eventful week, which, in fact, turned into a week of missed opportunities for Stanislav Cherchesov’s team. First, the ‘white-greens’ squandered a victory in Moscow against Dynamo in added time (2-2), with Lechi Sadullaev also missing a penalty during the match against the ‘white-blues’. Following this, Grozny were knocked out of the Russian Cup, losing a two-goal lead in Kazan (3-3 in regular time and a penalty shootout defeat).

Upcoming Challenge for Akhmat

Now, the hosts are forced to recover at home against a league outsider. Akhmat looks quite solid in terms of play, so it’s fair that they are considered clear favorites according to the odds. All of Akhmat’s players are ready to face the ‘Bars’ (Sochi’s nickname).

FC Sochi’s Coaching Change and Form

The appointment of Igor Osinkin in place of Roberto Moreno made the Southerners’ play less open, however, the team’s results haven’t significantly improved after this change. Osinkin is also struggling to build a strong team with the current squad.

Sochi’s Recent Struggles

Therefore, another week brought no surprises, especially with Zenit and Krasnodar as Sochi’s opponents. The ‘Bars’ suffered 0-3 defeats in both the RPL and the Cup against them, which settled matters.

Sochi’s League Position and Absentees

In the RPL, the visitors are still in a dire situation, sitting in last place with the league’s worst defense (28 goals conceded in 12 matches played). Therefore, it will be difficult for them to gain points against Cherchesov’s team in Grozny. Ezhov and Meleshin will miss this game due to injuries.