FK Dinamo Makhachkala vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Dinamo Makhachkala vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at Anzhi Arena.
- FK Dinamo Makhachkala 30 games · 26 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jul | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Jul | FK Khimki | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | FK Ural | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 May | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 May | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jul | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Jul | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 2–4 | L |
| 25 May | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 May | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 2–6 | L |
| 12 May | PFK Sochi | A | 1–6 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Dinamo Makhachkala | FK Nizhny Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #15 |
| 26 | Points | 23 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 5 / 11 / 14 | W / D / L | 6 / 5 / 19 |
| 19 | Scored | 26 |
| 37 | Conceded | 50 |
| -18 | GD | -24 |
| 0.87 | PPG | 0.77 |
| 17% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Dinamo Makhachkala this season
FK Dinamo Makhachkala this season
17%
Clean Sheets
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
FK Dinamo Makhachkala are 14th (26 pts). FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
0-15
–/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/1
76+
–/4
■ 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' That's the starting whistle at Anzhi Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FK Dinamo Makhachkala and FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 5' FK Nizhny Novgorod have won 135 goals from 149 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' FK Nizhny Novgorod fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' named a 5-3-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' The travelling FK Nizhny Novgorod supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' FK Dinamo Makhachkala are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Nizhny Novgorod backline.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FK Nizhny Novgorod winning 100% of all matches.
- 36' It’s gonna be a card for Ognjen Ozegovic.
- 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 42' Egas Cacintura has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 42.
- 47' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Dinamo Makhachkala needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 52' FK Dinamo Makhachkala are deployed in a 5-3-2 today, looking to exploit space against FK Nizhny Novgorod's 3-4-3 shape.
- 53' It’s a booking for FK Dinamo Makhachkala player. Anton Krachkovskiy gets a card.
- 55' FK Nizhny Novgorod player sees a card in front of him.
- 60' Mutalip Alibekov catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 60.
- 65' FK Dinamo Makhachkala are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 67' FK Dinamo Makhachkala make a change. Soslan Kagermazov trudges off to be replaced by Aleksandr Sandrachuk on 67 minutes.
- 69' Another substitution for FK Nizhny Novgorod to replace Dan Glazer by Juan Boselli on 69 minute.
- 74' Anton Mukhin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 75' Viktor Alexandrov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kirill Gotsuk on 75 minute.
- 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Valentin Paltsev made 221 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 82' Nikolai Kalinskiy adds to his 0 season tally! FK Nizhny Novgorod lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 84' Another change for FK Dinamo Makhachkala made on 84 minute. Anton Krachkovskiy leaves to be changed by Abakar Gadzhiev.
- 87' FK Nizhny Novgorod ring the changes. Ze Turbo has done his job and it is now time for Nikoloz Kutateladze to step up.
- 89' Nikita Glushkov makes way for Kirill Zinovich at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Dinamo Makhachkala.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Dmitry Tikhiy argues furiously but the card stands.
- Full Time. FK Nizhny Novgorod beats FK Dinamo Makhachkala
Lineups
FK Dinamo Makhachkala Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 27
- 9
- 13
- 11
- 70
- 17
- 99
- 77
- 4
-
28
Serder Serderov ↓ Jemal Tabidze 67'
- 47
Bench
- 8
- 39
-
19
Kirill Zinovich ↑ 89'
- 54
- –
-
72
Aleksandr Sandrachuk ↑ 67'
- 34
-
7
Abakar Gadzhiev ↑ 84'
- 53
- 21
-
5
Jemal Tabidze ↑ 67'
-
22
Zalimkhan Yusupov ↑ 84'
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 30
-
90
Ognjen Ozegovic ↓ Anton Mukhin 87'
-
9
Ze Turbo ↓ Nikoloz Kutateladze 87'
-
18
Dan Glazer ↓ Juan Boselli 69'
- 22
- 24
- 87
- 11
- 6
- 78
- 29
Bench
-
20
Juan Boselli ↑ 69'
- 3
- 1
- 10
-
2
Viktor Alexandrov ↑ 75'
- 81
- 19
-
23
Nikoloz Kutateladze ↑ 87'
- 70
-
34
Anton Mukhin ↑ 87'
- 88
- 80
Coach
Sasa Ilic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikolai Kalinskiy | 1 |
FK Dinamo Makhachkala Form
2024-08-04
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
0–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
2024-07-28
FK Krasnodar
0–0
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
D
2024-07-21
FK Khimki
1–1
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
D
2019-05-26
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
0–2
FK Ural
L
2019-05-20
FK Rubin Kazan
0–0
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
D
2019-05-10
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
0–1
PFK Arsenal Tula
L
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
2024-08-04
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
0–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
2024-07-27
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–3
PFC CSKA Moskva
L
2024-07-22
FK Nizhny Novgorod
2–4
FK Rubin Kazan
L
2024-05-25
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
1–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
2024-05-20
FK Nizhny Novgorod
2–6
PFC CSKA Moskva
L
2024-05-12
PFK Sochi
6–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.74
FK Dinamo Makhachkala xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
FK Dinamo Makhachkala or Draw
63%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
71%
FK Dinamo Makhachkala or FK Nizhny Novgorod
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14%
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
2.6%
2 – 2
2.5%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
1.2%
Asian Handicap — FK Dinamo Makhachkala
| Handicap | FK Dinamo Makhachkala covers | Push | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 17% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 23% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FK Dinamo Makhachkala keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
48%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

