Don't miss a second of Neftekhimik versus Sochi in the Russia. League 1. Season 26/27! Scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 17:00, this clash at Home Arena in Germany has all the ingredients for a classic. Referee Harm Osmers takes charge. Forecast: Light rain, 14°C. Key absences: Richter (Neftekhimik), Klein (Sochi). These two have a storied rivalry: Neftekhimik 3 - 2 Sochi (2023). Neftekhimik 3 - 1 Sochi (2021). Neftekhimik 4 - 2 Sochi (2025). Neftekhimik 4 - 0 Sochi (2024). Neftekhimik 4 - 3 Sochi (2022). Our prediction stands at 2:1.