Wednesday , 30 September 2026

FK Khimki vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2024-25
FK Khimki
2 – 0
Full Time
FK Nizhny Novgorod
Sat 29 Mar 2025 · 13:30 UTC Arena Khimki 1,555 HT 45' · FT 45'
Lucas Vera pen 22' 1–0
Butta Magomedov 86' 2–0
Aleksandr Rudenko 47' Y
Alex Corredera 54' Y
Y 55' Aleksandr Ektov
Y 73' Nikita Kakkoev

Overview

Match Preview

FK Khimki vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at Arena Khimki.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FK Krasnodar 9 21
2 FK Dinamo Moskva 9 19
3 PFC CSKA Moskva 9 19
4 FK Spartak Moskva 9 19
5 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 9 18
6 FK Rubin Kazan 9 12
7 FK Dinamo Makhachkala 9 12
8 FK Baltika Kaliningrad 9 11
9 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 9 11
10 RFK Akhmat Grozny 9 10
11 FK Orenburg 9 9
12 FK Akron Tolyatti 9 8
13 FK Rostov 9 8
14 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 9 7
15 FK Rodina Moskva 9 5
16 FK Fakel Voronezh 9 3

Head-to-Head

2
2
2
FK Khimki 6 games · Avg 1.7 goals FK Nizhny Novgorod
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-29 FK Khimki 2–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2024-08-09 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 FK Khimki 2023-06-03 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2–0 FK Khimki 2022-07-24 FK Khimki 3–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2022-04-17 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–0 FK Khimki

Recent Form

FK Khimki
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar FK Nizhny Novgorod H 2–0 W
15 Mar RFK Akhmat Grozny H 1–1 D
08 Mar PFC CSKA Moskva A 0–1 L
02 Mar FK Fakel Voronezh H 1–0 W
08 Dec FK Dinamo Moskva A 1–4 L
01 Dec FK Lokomotiv Moskva A 3–1 W
FK Nizhny Novgorod
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar FK Khimki A 0–2 L
16 Mar FK Rubin Kazan A 0–1 L
07 Mar FK Krasnodar H 0–3 L
01 Mar FK Akron Tolyatti H 2–1 W
07 Dec FK Spartak Moskva A 0–3 L
30 Nov FK Rostov A 0–4 L

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FK Khimki and FK Nizhny Novgorod has kicked off!
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' Lucas Vera has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 7 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aleksandr Rudenko suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 22' Against the run of play, Lucas Vera has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 28' The crowd applauds Georgi Dzhikiya as he leaves the pitch. Stefan Melentijevic steps in for FK Khimki.
  • 33' The travelling FK Nizhny Novgorod supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 38' Viktor Alexandrov has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 39' Another change for FK Nizhny Novgorod made on 39 minute. Mamadou Maiga leaves to be changed by Sven Karic.
  • 44' FK Nizhny Novgorod are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 46' A tactical swap from FK Nizhny Novgorod — Valeriy Tsarukyan on, Vyacheslav Grulev off on 46 minutes.
  • 47' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aleksandr Rudenko on 47.
  • 52' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 54' Controversy at the stadium! Alex Corredera argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 55' A moment of madness from Aleksandr Ektov on 55 minutes earns him a card. FK Nizhny Novgorod will be frustrated.
  • 60' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nikita Kokarev is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Nizhny Novgorod.
  • 63' FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nikita Ermakov is hanging Juan Castillo on the field on 63 minute.
  • 66' A tactical swap from FK Khimki — Boni Amian on, Alex Corredera off on 66 minutes.
  • 71' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 73' The referee has no hesitation. Nikita Kakkoev is booked for FK Nizhny Novgorod — card on 73.
  • 77' It is a substitution in FK Nizhny Novgorod team. Nikita Kakkoev is replaced by Kirill Gotsuk on 77 minute.
  • 82' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Khimki side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 84' FK Khimki ring the changes. Zelimkhan Bakaev has done his job and it is now time for Kirill Kaplenko to step up.
  • 86' A goal from the Russia international Butta Magomedov! He fires home on 86 to make it 2-0!
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FK Khimki to claim maximum points.

Lineups

FK Khimki Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aleksandr Dimidko

FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Viktor Goncharenko

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Denis Glushakov 2
Aleksandr Rudenko 1
Aleksandr Dolgov 1
Dmitrii Stotskii 1
Kirill Gotsuk 1
Dmitriy Stotskiy 1
Ognjen Ozegovic 1
Lucas Vera 1

Head to Head

2025-03-29 FK Khimki 2–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2024-08-09 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 FK Khimki 2023-06-03 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2–0 FK Khimki 2022-07-24 FK Khimki 3–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2022-04-17 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–0 FK Khimki

FK Khimki Form

2025-03-29 FK Khimki 2–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod W 2025-03-15 FK Khimki 1–1 RFK Akhmat Grozny D 2025-03-08 PFC CSKA Moskva 1–0 FK Khimki L 2025-03-02 FK Khimki 1–0 FK Fakel Voronezh W 2024-12-08 FK Dinamo Moskva 4–1 FK Khimki L 2024-12-01 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 1–3 FK Khimki W

FK Nizhny Novgorod Form

2025-03-29 FK Khimki 2–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2025-03-16 FK Rubin Kazan 1–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2025-03-07 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–3 FK Krasnodar L 2025-03-01 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2–1 FK Akron Tolyatti W 2024-12-07 FK Spartak Moskva 3–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2024-11-30 FK Rostov 4–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43 FK Khimki xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7 FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Khimki55% Draw28% FK Nizhny Novgorod17%
Actual: FK Khimki win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

FK Khimki or Draw
82%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
45%
FK Khimki or FK Nizhny Novgorod
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FK Khimki35% Draw52% FK Nizhny Novgorod13%
Actual: FK Khimki win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.9%
0 – 0
14.1%
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2%

Asian Handicap — FK Khimki

Handicap FK Khimki covers Push FK Nizhny Novgorod covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 16% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 26% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FK Khimki keeps clean sheet
50% ✗
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.