FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
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FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at RZD Arena.
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 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
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
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
17%
Clean Sheets
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 pts). FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/2
76+
1/2
■ 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' What a night it is going to be! FK Lokomotiv Moskva welcome FK Nizhny Novgorod for this crunch clash at RZD Arena.
- 5' FK Nizhny Novgorod come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Lokomotiv Moskva in their trying to find a way past FK Nizhny Novgorod's compact .
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Hungary international Akos Kecskes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' The referee calls foul for Dmitrii Zhivoglyadov. He receives a Yellow card.
- 35' The 35-year-old Artur Nigmatullin has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' Rifat Zhemaletdinov doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Lokomotiv Moskva and FK Nizhny Novgorod are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' Tin Jedvaj makes way for Daniil Kulikov at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 52' The FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes a substitution. Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev departs to be replaced by Iliya Berkovskiy.
- 53' Rifat Zhemaletdinov with the second goal in the match!
- 58' Over 58 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' FK Lokomotiv Moskva is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 68' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Nizhny Novgorod backline.
- 70' FK Lokomotiv Moskva ring the changes. Artem Karpukas has done his job and it is now time for Alexis Beka Beka to step up.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Iliya Berkovskiy on 70.
- 72' That is a Red card for FK Nizhny Novgorod. Iliya Berkovskiy will be fuming at that decision.
- 76' It’s a booking for FK Lokomotiv Moskva player. Maciej Rybus gets a Yellow card.
- 77' A stunning finish from Kirill Kravtsov — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 78' Kirill Kravtsov with the second goal in the match!
- 78' The FK Lokomotiv Moskva manager makes a substitution. Gyrano Kerk departs to be replaced by Dmitrii Rybchinskii.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Rifat Zhemaletdinov on 81 minutes.
- 81' It is a substitution in FK Nizhny Novgorod team. Albert Sharipov is replaced by Igor Gorbunov on 81 minute.
- 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dmitrii Barinov on 88 minutes.
- 90' The FK Lokomotiv Moskva manager makes a substitution. Maksim Petrov departs to be replaced by Konstantin Maradishvili.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Alexey Kozlov. He receives a Yellow card.
- 2-1 the final result. FK Nizhny Novgorod will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Dmitrii Barinov | 2 |
| Nikolai Kalinskiy | 2 |
| Dmitry Vorobyev | 2 |
| Aleksey Batrakov | 2 |
| Kirill Kravtsov | 2 |
| Vyacheslav Krotov | 2 |
| Anton Miranchuk | 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.