Saturday , 14 November 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 Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 14 31
2 FK Dinamo Moskva 14 31
3 FK Spartak Moskva 14 29
4 FK Krasnodar 14 26
5 PFC CSKA Moskva 14 26
6 FK Rostov 14 19
7 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 14 18
8 FK Rubin Kazan 14 18
9 FK Baltika Kaliningrad 14 17
10 FK Orenburg 14 17
11 FK Dinamo Makhachkala 14 16
12 RFK Akhmat Grozny 14 14
13 FK Akron Tolyatti 14 12
14 FK Rodina Moskva 14 12
15 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 14 11
16 FK Fakel Voronezh 14 6

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' That's the starting whistle at Arena Khimki. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FK Khimki and FK Nizhny Novgorod.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Viktor Goncharenko will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Oleksandr Filin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Viktor Goncharenko might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 22' A goal from the Argentina international Lucas Vera! He fires home on 22 to make it 1-0!
  • 27' FK Nizhny Novgorod is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 28' Another change for FK Khimki made on 28 minute. Georgi Dzhikiya leaves to be changed by Stefan Melentijevic.
  • 33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 38' FK Khimki seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 39' Another change for FK Nizhny Novgorod made on 39 minute. Mamadou Maiga leaves to be changed by Sven Karic.
  • 44' FK Khimki is showing some good football. However, FK Khimki are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Valeriy Tsarukyan. He replaces Vyacheslav Grulev on 46 minute.
  • 47' The referee has no hesitation. Aleksandr Rudenko is booked for FK Khimki — card on 47.
  • 52' FK Nizhny Novgorod fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 54' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Alex Corredera on 54 minutes.
  • 55' Aleksandr Ektov picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 60' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 63' The crowd applauds Juan Castillo as he leaves the pitch. Nikita Ermakov steps in for FK Nizhny Novgorod.
  • 66' FK Khimki ring the changes. Alex Corredera has done his job and it is now time for Boni Amian to step up.
  • 71' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Khimki in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past FK Nizhny Novgorod's compact 5-4-1.
  • 73' Nikita Kakkoev is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
  • 77' FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kirill Gotsuk is hanging Nikita Kakkoev on the field 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 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kirill Kaplenko is hanging Zelimkhan Bakaev on the field on 84 minute.
  • 86' Against the run of play, Butta Magomedov has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for FK Khimki and FK Nizhny Novgorod (для сухой ничьи).

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
Lucas Vera 1
Butta Magomedov 1
Alexey Kozlov 1
Reziuan Mirzov 1
Aleksandr Rudenko 1
Aleksandr Dolgov 1
Dmitrii Stotskii 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.