FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at RZD Arena.
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Apr | PFK Sochi | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Apr | FK Rostov | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Apr | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Mar | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | FK Khimki | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Apr | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | FK Rostov | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Mar | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Mar | FK Ufa | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| FK Lokomotiv Moskva | FK Nizhny Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #15 |
| 53 | Points | 23 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 14 / 11 / 5 | W / D / L | 6 / 5 / 19 |
| 54 | Scored | 26 |
| 39 | Conceded | 50 |
| +15 | GD | -24 |
| 1.77 | PPG | 0.77 |
| 47% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts). FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at RZD Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FK Lokomotiv Moskva and FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dmitrii Stotskii, as he is very good at scoring at RZD Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Wilson Isidor needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 20 Yellow cards this season.
- 20' FK Nizhny Novgorod is showing some good football. However, FK Nizhny Novgorod are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' A moment of madness from Dmitrii Zhivoglyadov on 30 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Lokomotiv Moskva will be frustrated.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 37' Rifat Zhemaletdinov is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Aleksandr Kerzhakov might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' The FK Lokomotiv Moskva manager makes a substitution. Tin Jedvaj departs to be replaced by Daniil Kulikov.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 52' A tactical swap from FK Nizhny Novgorod — Iliya Berkovskiy on, Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev off on 52 minutes.
- 53' Rifat Zhemaletdinov adds to his 0 season tally! FK Lokomotiv Moskva lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 58' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Lokomotiv Moskva and FK Nizhny Novgorod are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 63' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 68' FK Nizhny Novgorod come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 70' Alexis Beka Beka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Artem Karpukas on 70 minute.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Iliya Berkovskiy.
- 72' Iliya Berkovskiy has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 72.
- 76' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Maciej Rybus.
- 77' GOAL! Kirill Kravtsov fires home to make it 2-1!
- 78' What a strike from Kirill Kravtsov! The score is 2-2.
- 78' The whistle greets Gyrano Kerk as he departs to be replaced by Dmitrii Rybchinskii.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rifat Zhemaletdinov.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Igor Gorbunov. He replaces Albert Sharipov on 81 minute.
- 86' Kirill Gotsuk has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 149 appearances.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Dmitrii Barinov argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' The whistle greets Maksim Petrov as he departs to be replaced by Konstantin Maradishvili.
- 90' FK Nizhny Novgorod player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod will have plenty to reflect on. FK Lokomotiv Moskva were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 19
-
16
Tin Jedvaj ↓ Daniil Kulikov 46'
- 1
- 31
- 6
- 17
- 2
- 18
- 73
- 93
Bench
- 5
- 11
-
69
Daniil Kulikov ↑ 46'
-
94
Dmitrii Rybchinskii ↑ 78'
-
5
Konstantin Maradishvili ↑ 90'
- 4
-
8
Alexis Beka Beka ↑ 70'
- 24
- 74
- 60
- 53
Coach
Zaur Khapov
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- 89
- 25
- 7
- 78
- 5
- 4
- 24
-
37
Albert Sharipov ↓ Igor Gorbunov 81'
- 14
- 34
- 6
Bench
- 22
- 23
- 1
- 15
-
17
Igor Gorbunov ↑ 81'
- 27
-
88
Iliya Berkovskiy ↑ 52'
- 13
- 2
Coach
Aleksandr Kerzhakov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rifat Zhemaletdinov | 4 |
| Dmitry Vorobyev | 2 |
| Aleksey Batrakov | 2 |
| Kirill Kravtsov | 2 |
| Vyacheslav Krotov | 2 |
| Anton Miranchuk | 2 |
| Artem Dzyuba | 2 |
| Dmitrii Barinov | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2022-04-23
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
2022-04-17
PFK Sochi
2–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
2022-04-10
FK Rostov
4–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2022-04-02
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2022-03-19
RFK Akhmat Grozny
2–3
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2022-03-12
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–2
PFC CSKA Moskva
L
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for:
FK Lokomotiv Moskva to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or Draw
84%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
37%
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or FK Nizhny Novgorod
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.3%
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9%
3 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
4%
4 – 1
3.9%
0 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Handicap | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers | Push | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 23% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.