FK Lokomotiv Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 3–3 | D |
| 08 May | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 May | FK Krasnodar | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Apr | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | PFK Sochi | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 May | PFK Arsenal Tula | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–2 | L |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at RZD Arena!
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Lokomotiv Moskva in their trying to find a way past FK Nizhny Novgorod's compact .
- 10' Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Nizhny Novgorod's shape.
- 18' A moment of madness from Tin Jedvaj on 18 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Lokomotiv Moskva will be frustrated.
- 19' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tin Jedvaj on 19.
- 24' 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.
- 25' Poor challenge from Timur Suleimanov. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 28' Timur Suleimanov was booked on 28.
- 33' Artur Nigmatullin, a Russia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 38' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 43' 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.
- 46' A change in the FK Lokomotiv Moskva ranks — Artem Karpukas exits the field as Alexis Beka Beka enters on 46.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 52' Wilson Isidor doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 57' FK Lokomotiv Moskva looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 59' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alexis Beka Beka.
- 63' Iliya Berkovskiy makes way for Dmitrii Stotskii at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 68' FK Nizhny Novgorod are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 70' Vyacheslav Krotov is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 71' Against the run of play, Vyacheslav Krotov has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 74' Konstantin Shiltsov is replacing Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev for the FK Nizhny Novgorod side.
- 79' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Nizhny Novgorod backline.
- 84' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Lokomotiv Moskva and FK Nizhny Novgorod are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 89' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FK Lokomotiv Moskva winning 100% of all matches.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Albert Sharipov.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 10
- 25
- 16
- 11
- 6
- 71
- 2
- 3
- 53
- 93
Bench
- 1
- 69
- 5
- 4
-
8
Alexis Beka Beka ↑ 46'
- 24
- 60
- 18
- 75
- 73
Coach
Josef Zinnbauer
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 78
- 4
- 93
- 24
-
10
Milson ↓ Vyacheslav Krotov 46'
- 11
- 44
- 6
- 2
Bench
-
89
Dmitrii Stotskii ↑ 63'
-
9
Vyacheslav Krotov ↑ 46'
- 86
- 22
- 23
- 1
- 17
-
90
Konstantin Shiltsov ↑ 74'
- 37
- 13
Coach
Mikhail Galaktionov
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
2022-07-17
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
2022-05-21
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
0–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2022-05-14
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–3
FK Dinamo Moskva
D
2022-05-08
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–0
FK Rubin Kazan
W
2022-05-04
FK Krasnodar
1–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2022-04-30
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
3–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
2022-07-17
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
2022-05-21
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
2022-05-13
PFK Sochi
0–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
2022-05-07
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–1
RFK Akhmat Grozny
L
2022-05-02
PFK Arsenal Tula
2–2
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
2022-04-23
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.13
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + FK Lokomotiv Moskva to win 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or Draw
82%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
41%
FK Lokomotiv Moskva or FK Nizhny Novgorod
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
8.8%
3 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.5%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.7%
4 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — FK Lokomotiv Moskva
| Handicap | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers | Push | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 19% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 23% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

