FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Dinamo Makhachkala, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Dinamo Makhachkala — RFPL at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- FK Dinamo Makhachkala 30 games · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | FK Rostov | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | FK Akron Tolyatti | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | FK Orenburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | FK Akron Tolyatti | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | FK Fakel Voronezh | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| FK Nizhny Novgorod | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #14 |
| 23 | Points | 26 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 6 / 5 / 19 | W / D / L | 5 / 11 / 14 |
| 26 | Scored | 19 |
| 50 | Conceded | 37 |
| -24 | GD | -18 |
| 0.77 | PPG | 0.87 |
| 20% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts). FK Dinamo Makhachkala are 14th (26 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' FK Nizhny Novgorod have kicked off against FK Dinamo Makhachkala. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Nizhny Novgorod and FK Dinamo Makhachkala are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' FK Dinamo Makhachkala fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Khasanbi Bidzhiev might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' Kirill Bozhenov is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Nizhny Novgorod so far.
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Khasanbi Bidzhiev will be considering his options from the bench.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Anton Mukhin argues furiously but the card stands.
- 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
- 48' FK Dinamo Makhachkala started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 48.
- 53' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Kirill Bozhenov is booked for FK Nizhny Novgorod — card on 58.
- 63' Gamid Agalarov has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
- 68' FK Nizhny Novgorod ring the changes. Kirill Bozhenov has done his job and it is now time for Mateo Stamatov to step up.
- 73' It looks like no one’s ball. FK Nizhny Novgorod is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 76' FK Dinamo Makhachkala ring the changes. Razhab Magomedov has done his job and it is now time for Abakar Gadzhiev to step up.
- 81' 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.
- 86' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Nizhny Novgorod must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' The referee shows FK Dinamo Makhachkala player a card on 90.
- 90' The whistle greets Gamid Agalarov as he departs to be replaced by Kirill Zinovich.
- The points are shared — FK Nizhny Novgorod 0-0 FK Dinamo Makhachkala. Honours even.
Lineups
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 30
- 25
- 99
- 22
- 20
- 87
- 15
- 19
- 78
- 34
- 29
Bench
- 90
- 18
- 3
- 1
- 24
-
7
Vladislav Karapuzov ↑ 90'
-
10
Aleksandr Troshechkin ↑ 68'
-
11
Mateo Stamatov ↑ 68'
- 2
- 70
- 80
- 52
Coach
Viktor Goncharenko
FK Dinamo Makhachkala Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 25
- 27
- 9
- 13
- 11
- 16
- 70
- 99
- 77
- 4
- 47
Bench
- 39
- 82
-
19
Kirill Zinovich ↑ 90'
- 54
- 71
-
7
Abakar Gadzhiev ↑ 76'
- 28
- 22
- 10
Coach
Khasanbi Bidzhiev
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikolai Kalinskiy | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
2024-11-24
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–0
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
D
2024-11-09
FK Dinamo Moskva
3–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
2024-11-03
RFK Akhmat Grozny
0–2
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
2024-10-27
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–2
FK Spartak Moskva
L
2024-10-19
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–1
FK Rostov
D
2024-10-05
FK Akron Tolyatti
2–2
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
FK Dinamo Makhachkala Form
2024-11-24
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–0
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
D
2024-11-09
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
2–1
FK Orenburg
W
2024-11-02
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2–1
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
L
2024-10-26
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
1–1
FK Akron Tolyatti
D
2024-10-19
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
0–1
PFC CSKA Moskva
L
2024-10-06
FK Fakel Voronezh
1–1
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.77
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62
FK Dinamo Makhachkala xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 83% + FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw 75%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 1.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 2.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
75%
Draw or FK Dinamo Makhachkala
62%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or FK Dinamo Makhachkala
63%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
17.5%
0 – 1
13.8%
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
1.7%
2 – 2
1.6%
3 – 1
1.2%
0 – 3
0.9%
Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod
| Handicap | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers | Push | FK Dinamo Makhachkala covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 23% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 18% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
FK Dinamo Makhachkala keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

