Thursday , 2 July 2026

FK Krasnodar vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2022-23
FK Krasnodar
3 – 1
Full Time
FK Nizhny Novgorod
Sun 9 Apr 2023 · 16:00 UTC Krasnodar Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 48' Lucas Masoero
Y 55' Vyacheslav Krotov
Olakunle Olusegun 78' Y
Y 87' Timur Suleimanov
Nikita Krivtsov 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FK Krasnodar vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at Krasnodar Stadium.

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

8
1
FK Krasnodar 9 games · Avg 3.6 goals FK Nizhny Novgorod
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-09 FK Krasnodar 3–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2022-10-22 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–2 FK Krasnodar 2021-10-23 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–4 FK Krasnodar

Recent Form

FK Krasnodar
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Apr FK Nizhny Novgorod H 3–1 W
02 Apr FK Khimki A 6–0 W
18 Mar FK Lokomotiv Moskva A 2–3 L
11 Mar FK Dinamo Moskva H 3–1 W
05 Mar FK Torpedo Moskva H 2–2 D
13 Nov FK Orenburg A 1–5 L
FK Nizhny Novgorod
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Apr FK Krasnodar A 1–3 L
01 Apr FK Lokomotiv Moskva H 0–4 L
12 Mar FK Rostov A 1–2 L
04 Mar FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg A 0–3 L
11 Nov RFK Akhmat Grozny H 3–2 W
05 Nov PFC CSKA Moskva A 1–0 W

Season Stats

FK Krasnodar FK Nizhny Novgorod
#2 Position #15
66 Points 23
30 Played 30
20 / 6 / 4 W / D / L 6 / 5 / 19
60 Scored 26
23 Conceded 50
+37 GD -24
2.20 PPG 0.77
67% Win % 20%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
78% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
FK Krasnodar this season
17% Clean Sheets
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season

FK Krasnodar are 2nd (66 pts). FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FK Krasnodar
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/1
76+
4/1
■ 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' Temperatures are rising at Krasnodar Stadium as FK Krasnodar face off against FK Nizhny Novgorod in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 4' What a moment for Nikita Krivtsov! That strike on 4 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 9' It’s high time Vladimir Ivic made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 14' The deadlock is broken! Nikita Krivtsov gets on the scoresheet on 14 minutes.
  • 15' The Russia Nikita Krivtsov breaks the deadlock on 15 minutes. 3-0!
  • 20' FK Nizhny Novgorod is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FK Krasnodar winning 100% of all matches.
  • 35' FK Krasnodar have won 423 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' Nigeria international Olakunle Olusegun has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' Eduard Spertsyan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kady Malinowski at the 46 minute mark.
  • 48' Lucas Masoero catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 48.
  • 53' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sergey Yuran will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 55' Poor challenge from Vyacheslav Krotov. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 60' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 62' Magnificent from Jhon Cordoba! That is 76 goals in 398 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 64' Artem Sokolov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Denis Glushakov at the 64 minute mark.
  • 68' The FK Krasnodar bench stirs into life. Sergei Petrov is withdrawn and Sergei Volkov gets his opportunity.
  • 71' Goal! Timur Suleimanov scores his 21 goal in 355 matches.
  • 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
  • 78' Controversy at the stadium! Olakunle Olusegun argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 80' FK Nizhny Novgorod make a change. Vyacheslav Krotov trudges off to be replaced by Dmitrii Rybchinskii on 80 minutes.
  • 85' FK Nizhny Novgorod fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Timur Suleimanov on 87 minutes.
  • 87' Another substitution for FK Krasnodar to replace Aleksey Ionov by Ilzat Akhmetov on 87 minute.
  • 88' Nikita Krivtsov has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
  • 89' It is a substitution in FK Krasnodar team. Aleksey Ionov is replaced by Ilzat Akhmetov on 89 minute.
  • 90' It is a substitution in FK Krasnodar team. Olakunle Olusegun is replaced by Joao Batxi on 90 minute.
  • The points are shared — FK Krasnodar 3-1 FK Nizhny Novgorod. Honours even.

Lineups

FK Krasnodar Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vladimir Ivic

FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sergey Yuran

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jhon Cordoba 6
Nikita Krivtsov 3
Moses Cobnan 2
Aleksandr Chernikov 2
Eduard Spertsyan 2
Ilzat Akhmetov 1
Timur Suleimanov 1
Ilya Kukharchuk 1

Head to Head

2023-04-09 FK Krasnodar 3–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2022-10-22 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–2 FK Krasnodar 2021-10-23 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–4 FK Krasnodar

FK Krasnodar Form

2023-04-09 FK Krasnodar 3–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod W 2023-04-02 FK Khimki 0–6 FK Krasnodar W 2023-03-18 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 3–2 FK Krasnodar L 2023-03-11 FK Krasnodar 3–1 FK Dinamo Moskva W 2023-03-05 FK Krasnodar 2–2 FK Torpedo Moskva D 2022-11-13 FK Orenburg 5–1 FK Krasnodar L

FK Nizhny Novgorod Form

2023-04-09 FK Krasnodar 3–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2023-04-01 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–4 FK Lokomotiv Moskva L 2023-03-12 FK Rostov 2–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2023-03-04 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 3–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2022-11-11 FK Nizhny Novgorod 3–2 RFK Akhmat Grozny W 2022-11-05 PFC CSKA Moskva 0–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.91 FK Krasnodar xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71 FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for: FK Krasnodar to win 75% + Over 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Krasnodar75% Draw15% FK Nizhny Novgorod10%
Actual: FK Krasnodar win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

FK Krasnodar or Draw
91%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
25%
FK Krasnodar or FK Nizhny Novgorod
85%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FK Krasnodar61% Draw32% FK Nizhny Novgorod7%
Actual: FK Krasnodar win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.5%
3 – 0
10.8%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
4 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
6.2%
4 – 1
5.5%
5 – 0
4.5%
0 – 0
3.8%
5 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
2.8%

Asian Handicap — FK Krasnodar

Handicap FK Krasnodar covers Push FK Nizhny Novgorod covers
-2.5 40% — 60%
-2 40% 21% 38%
-1.5 62% — 38%
-1 62% 19% 19%
-0.5 81% — 19%
+0.5 94% — 6%
+1 94% 4% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

FK Krasnodar keeps clean sheet
50% ✓
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

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