FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Dinamo Makhachkala, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Dinamo Makhachkala — RFPL at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2025/26)
- FK Dinamo Makhachkala 30 games · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
17%
Clean Sheets
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Dinamo Makhachkala this season
FK Dinamo Makhachkala this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts). FK Dinamo Makhachkala are 14th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
0-15
–/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/1
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FK Nizhny Novgorod launch into their encounter with FK Dinamo Makhachkala.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Nizhny Novgorod side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FK Nizhny Novgorod winning 100% of all matches.
- 25' Russia international Gamid Agalarov has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' It’s high time Khasanbi Bidzhiev made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 38' FK Nizhny Novgorod receives a card for a hard tackle on 38.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' David Volk has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' FK Dinamo Makhachkala are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kirill Bozhenov on 58 minutes.
- 63' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 68' A change in the FK Nizhny Novgorod ranks — Kirill Bozhenov exits the field as Mateo Stamatov enters on 68.
- 73' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nikita Glushkov, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 76' The crowd applauds Razhab Magomedov as he leaves the pitch. Abakar Gadzhiev steps in for FK Dinamo Makhachkala.
- 81' It looks like no one’s ball. FK Dinamo Makhachkala is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 86' FK Nizhny Novgorod are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against FK Dinamo Makhachkala's 3-4-2-1 shape.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Mutalip Alibekov.
- 90' A tactical swap from FK Dinamo Makhachkala — Kirill Zinovich on, Gamid Agalarov off on 90 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
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.

