FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Khimki, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Khimki — RFPL at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- FK Khimki 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 14 | 31 |
| 2 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | FK Spartak Moskva | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | FK Krasnodar | 14 | 26 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 14 | 26 |
| 6 | FK Rostov | 14 | 19 |
| 7 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 14 | 18 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 14 | 18 |
| 9 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 14 | 17 |
| 10 | FK Orenburg | 14 | 17 |
| 11 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 14 | 16 |
| 12 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 14 | 12 |
| 14 | FK Rodina Moskva | 14 | 12 |
| 15 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 14 | 11 |
| 16 | FK Fakel Voronezh | 14 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 05 Mar | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Apr | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Apr | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Mar | FK Ural | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | PFK Sochi | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Mar | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! FK Nizhny Novgorod welcome FK Khimki for this crunch clash at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
- 5' FK Khimki are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Nizhny Novgorod and FK Khimki are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Alexey Kozlov, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Nizhny Novgorod and FK Khimki are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Nizhny Novgorod and FK Khimki are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Timur Suleimanov was booked on 35.
- 40' 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.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' Besard Sabovic gets the nod from FK Khimki. He replaces Ilya Kamyshev and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' FK Khimki started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' The 33-year-old Albert Sharipov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 58' The crowd applauds Kirill Gotsuk as he leaves the pitch. Akos Kecskes steps in for FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 63' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Timur Suleimanov suffering a number of foals already.
- 65' The whistle greets Timur Suleimanov as he departs to be replaced by Iliya Berkovskiy.
- 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' The whistle greets Ilya Kukharchuk as he departs to be replaced by Nemanja Glavcic.
- 78' Nikita Kakkoev makes way for Ivan Miladinovic at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dmitrii Stotskii on 81 minutes.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Akos Kecskes.
- 86' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Akos Kecskes.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- 89
- 25
-
7
Richie Ennin ↓ Milson 78'
- 22
- 78
- 5
- 93
-
24
Kirill Gotsuk ↓ Akos Kecskes 58'
- 37
- 14
- 34
Bench
- 23
- 1
-
15
Ivan Miladinovic ↑ 78'
- 17
-
4
Akos Kecskes ↑ 58'
-
27
Milson ↑ 78'
-
88
Iliya Berkovskiy ↑ 65'
- 6
- 13
- 2
Coach
Aleksandr Kerzhakov
FK Khimki Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 77
- 88
- 8
- 19
- 22
- 6
- 44
- 87
-
21
Ilya Kamyshev ↓ Besard Sabovic 46'
- 23
Bench
-
20
Nemanja Glavcic ↑ 75'
-
14
Besard Sabovic ↑ 46'
- 10
- 1
- 7
-
70
Butta Magomedov ↑ 58'
- 26
Coach
Sergey Yuran
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Denis Glushakov | 2 |
| Lucas Vera | 1 |
| Butta Magomedov | 1 |
| Alexey Kozlov | 1 |
| Reziuan Mirzov | 1 |
| Aleksandr Rudenko | 1 |
| Aleksandr Dolgov | 1 |
| Dmitrii Stotskii | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
FK Khimki xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.89
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
68%
Draw or FK Khimki
65%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or FK Khimki
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
13%
0 – 1
12.8%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
2%
3 – 0
2%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod
| Handicap | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers | Push | FK Khimki covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
FK Khimki keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.