Krasnodar vs Sochi: who will be stronger in the Southern derby?
In three head-to-head games in a row, Krasnodar cannot beat Sochi. What will be the result on May 1? We have prepared our prediction for this fixture.

Command Analysis

FC Krasnodar

Krasnodar has failed their season - the club has no chance to get into the European competition. At the moment, the Bulls are 10th in the table and have only 38 points in their asset. Viktor Goncharenko's team is separated from Rubin in fourth place by eight points, the gap almost unreal to close. In the last round, Krasnodar beat Rubin 1:0 away, having won for the first time in the last five league games.

PFC Sochi

Sochion the contrary are having a solid season - the team of Vladimir Fedotov is hoping for a ticket to the European competition. At the moment, the Leopards are on the fifth line in the table and are behind the fourth Rubin only due to additional indicators. At the same time, there are also CSKA and Dynamo with the same number of points - the highest level of competition forces Sochi to play the remaining rounds without any mistakes.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2: 1
This was the exact score in two of the last three games of Sochi.

СтавкаRed card: yes
In two out of four games between the clubs, a player was sent off.

СтавкаKrasnodar to score in 2nd half
Sochi conceded in the second half in the last three away games.

Tip and bets
After the replacement of the head coach, Krasnodar played two great matches against Zenit and Rubin. Obviously, the game against Sochi will be crucial for the Bulls: the Leopards knocked them out of the Cup, beat them in the league, and the derby status obliges them to play only to win. At home, Krasnodar are dangerous, they have gained good form, and are quite capable of taking a victory from Sochi. We believe the hosts have a better chance of winning.
Our first bet is Asian handicap (0) to Krasnodar.
Krasnodar are looking great in attack in recent matches, and today Sochi will have little chance of keeping a clean sheet. However, the guests are also dedicated to win, and for sure they will also be active in attack, so it makes sense to bet on total over.
Our second bet - total over 2.5 goals.