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 (2026/27)
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
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
FK Baltika Kaliningrad are 6th (46 pts). FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: FK Baltika Kaliningrad gets underway.
- 5' Ilya Kukharchuk has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 12' A moment of madness from Alex Fernandes on 12 minutes earns him a card. FK Baltika Kaliningrad will be frustrated.
- 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 22' Dmitriy Stotskiy was booked on 22.
- 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Baltika Kaliningrad and FK Nizhny Novgorod are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 32' Another change for FK Nizhny Novgorod made on 32 minute. Konstantin Kuchaev leaves to be changed by Juan Boselli.
- 33' That is a card for FK Nizhny Novgorod. Maksim Shnaptsev will be fuming at that decision.
- 38' The 33-year-old Yuriy Kovalev has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' Magnificent from Joel Fameyeh! That is 12 goals in 6 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 43' Vitaliy Lisakovich is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 46' Alex Fernandes makes way for Kirill Kaplenko at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Baltika Kaliningrad.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Baltika Kaliningrad and FK Nizhny Novgorod are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' FK Baltika Kaliningrad are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Nizhny Novgorod's shape.
- 66' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 67' Another change for FK Nizhny Novgorod made on 67 minute. Maksim Shnaptsev leaves to be changed by Kirill Bozhenov.
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dmitry Tikhiy.
- 74' A quiet spell here at Arena Baltika. FK Nizhny Novgorod seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 79' Aleksandr Troshechkin has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Ze Turbo. He replaces Aleksandr Troshechkin on 81 minute.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kirill Gotsuk on 85 minutes.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nikita Kakkoev on 86 minutes.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Maksim Kuzmin. He replaces Joel Fameyeh on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee shows FK Baltika Kaliningrad player a card on 90.
- 90' A change in the FK Baltika Kaliningrad ranks — Yuriy Kovalev exits the field as Nikola Radmanovac enters on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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.