FK Baltika Kaliningrad vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Baltika Kaliningrad vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at Arena Baltika.
- FK Baltika Kaliningrad 30 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 30 | 68 |
| 2 | FK Krasnodar | 30 | 66 |
| 3 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 30 | 53 |
| 4 | FK Spartak Moskva | 30 | 52 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 30 | 51 |
| 6 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 30 | 46 |
| 7 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 30 | 45 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 30 | 43 |
| 9 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 30 | 37 |
| 10 | FK Rostov | 30 | 33 |
| 11 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 30 | 32 |
| 12 | FK Orenburg | 30 | 29 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 30 | 27 |
| 14 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 30 | 26 |
| 15 | FK Nizhny Novgorod | 30 | 23 |
| 16 | PFK Sochi | 30 | 22 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | FK Orenburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Mar | PFK Sochi | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Dec | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | FK Fakel Voronezh | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | FK Fakel Voronezh | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Dec | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | FK Ural | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | FK Rostov | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Baltika Kaliningrad | FK Nizhny Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #15 |
| 46 | Points | 23 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 13 / 6 | W / D / L | 6 / 5 / 19 |
| 38 | Scored | 26 |
| 21 | Conceded | 50 |
| +17 | GD | -24 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 0.77 |
| 37% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
47%
Clean Sheets
FK Baltika Kaliningrad this season
FK Baltika Kaliningrad this season
17%
Clean Sheets
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
FK Baltika Kaliningrad are 6th (46 pts). FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
–/4
61-75
2/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FK Baltika Kaliningrad and FK Nizhny Novgorod has kicked off!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sergey Ignashevich will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Baltika Kaliningrad and FK Nizhny Novgorod are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 12' Alex Fernandes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 12.
- 17' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 22' That looks like a foul for a card for Dmitriy Stotskiy.
- 27' FK Baltika Kaliningrad are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 32' A tactical swap from FK Nizhny Novgorod — Juan Boselli on, Konstantin Kuchaev off on 32 minutes.
- 33' Controversy at the stadium! Maksim Shnaptsev argues furiously but the card stands.
- 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' The deadlock is broken! Joel Fameyeh gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
- 43' What composure from Vitaliy Lisakovich! The Belarus international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 46' It is a substitution in FK Baltika Kaliningrad team. Alex Fernandes is replaced by Kirill Kaplenko on 46 minute.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Baltika Kaliningrad in their trying to find a way past FK Nizhny Novgorod's compact .
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Diego Luna, as he is very good at scoring at Arena Baltika with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Baltika Kaliningrad must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 66' The 23-year-old Nikita Ermakov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 67' Another change for FK Nizhny Novgorod made on 67 minute. Maksim Shnaptsev leaves to be changed by Kirill Bozhenov.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dmitry Tikhiy on 69.
- 74' Yuriy Kovalev has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 79' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Baltika Kaliningrad and FK Nizhny Novgorod are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 81' The whistle greets Aleksandr Troshechkin as he departs to be replaced by Ze Turbo.
- 85' That looks like a foul for a card for Kirill Gotsuk.
- 86' Nikita Kakkoev was booked on 86.
- 87' Maksim Kuzmin is replacing Joel Fameyeh for the FK Baltika Kaliningrad side.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Diego Luna. He receives a card.
- 90' Fresh legs for FK Baltika Kaliningrad! Nikola Radmanovac comes on to replace Yuriy Kovalev.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod will have plenty to reflect on. FK Baltika Kaliningrad were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FK Baltika Kaliningrad Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 17
-
–
Joel Fameyeh ↓ Maksim Kuzmin 87'
- 7
- –
- –
- –
- 1
- –
- –
- –
Bench
-
–
Kirill Kaplenko ↑ 46'
- –
- –
-
9
Gedeon Guzina ↑ 90'
- 59
- 18
-
6
Maksim Kuzmin ↑ 87'
-
26
Nikola Radmanovac ↑ 90'
- 19
- 67
- 89
- 5
Coach
Sergey Ignashevich
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- –
- 25
- –
- 22
- 24
- 13
- 10
- 8
- 89
- 26
- 70
Bench
-
9
Ze Turbo ↑ 81'
-
20
Juan Boselli ↑ 32'
- –
-
–
Kirill Bozhenov ↑ 67'
-
11
Mateo Stamatov ↑ 46'
- 2
- 81
- 27
-
–
Nikita Ermakov ↑ 81'
- 23
- –
- –
Coach
Sergey Yuran
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sven Karic | 1 |
| Renaldo Cephas | 1 |
| Eldar Civic | 1 |
| Maksim Petrov | 1 |
| Joel Fameyeh | 1 |
| Vitaliy Lisakovich | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Baltika Kaliningrad Form
2024-03-30
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
2–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
2024-03-10
FK Orenburg
1–0
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
L
2024-03-03
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
0–0
PFK Sochi
D
2023-12-10
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
0–1
FK Rubin Kazan
L
2023-12-02
FK Fakel Voronezh
0–0
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
D
2023-11-25
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
0–2
FK Spartak Moskva
L
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
2024-03-30
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
2–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
2024-03-09
FK Rubin Kazan
0–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
2024-03-03
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–1
FK Fakel Voronezh
D
2023-12-09
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
2023-12-02
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–0
FK Ural
W
2023-11-26
FK Rostov
1–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44
FK Baltika Kaliningrad xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.36
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 75% + Under 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Baltika Kaliningrad win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 2.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
FK Baltika Kaliningrad or Draw
87%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
40%
FK Baltika Kaliningrad or FK Nizhny Novgorod
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Baltika Kaliningrad win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
22.9%
0 – 0
18.7%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
6.3%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 1
3.2%
4 – 0
2.8%
1 – 2
1.5%
4 – 1
1.2%
2 – 2
1.2%
Asian Handicap — FK Baltika Kaliningrad
| Handicap | FK Baltika Kaliningrad covers | Push | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 20% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 30% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FK Baltika Kaliningrad keeps clean sheet
70%
✓
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

