FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Khimki, RFPL 2022-23 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 (2025/26)
- FK Khimki 0 games · 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun | FK Khimki | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 May | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 May | PFK Sochi | H | 4–0 | W |
| 14 May | FK Fakel Voronezh | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 May | FK Ural | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Apr | FK Orenburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 May | FK Ural | H | 0–3 | L |
| 20 May | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 May | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 May | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–5 | L |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium!
- 5' 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.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Andrey Talalaev might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' What a strike from Dmitriy Stotskiy! The score is 1-0.
- 39' FK Khimki started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
- 44' Nikita Kakkoev is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Nizhny Novgorod tonight.
- 46' FK Nizhny Novgorod ring the changes. Ilya Zhigulev has done his job and it is now time for Yaroslav Mikhailov to step up.
- 47' FK Khimki ring the changes. Stefan Melentijevic has done his job and it is now time for Lachezar Kotev to step up.
- 52' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 54' Poor challenge from Kirill Gotsuk. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 59' FK Nizhny Novgorod are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Khimki backline.
- 61' Ilya Sadygov makes way for Nemanja Glavcic at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Khimki.
- 66' It’s high time Sergey Yuran made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 67' A moment of madness from Dmitry Rybchinsky on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Nizhny Novgorod will be frustrated.
- 70' Time for substitution for FK Nizhny Novgorod. Timur Suleimanov is replaced by Vyacheslav Krotov.
- 75' 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 Lev Skvortsov suffering a number of foals already.
- 80' Danil Massurenko is replacing Aleksandr Rudenko for the FK Khimki side.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Danil Massurenko.
- 82' FK Nizhny Novgorod ring the changes. Nikolai Kalinskiy has done his job and it is now time for Albert Sharipov to step up.
- 83' Kirill Gotsuk does the damage! The net is bulging and FK Nizhny Novgorod surge ahead!
- 85' Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldashev has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dmitriy Stotskiy on 85 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Irakli Chezhiya.
- With this win, FK Nizhny Novgorod is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- 89
- 4
- 25
- 94
- 22
- 78
- 93
- 24
- 7
- 2
- 8
Bench
-
9
Vyacheslav Krotov ↑ 70'
- 1
- 5
- 90
-
37
Albert Sharipov ↑ 82'
-
20
Vladislav Yakovlev ↑ 70'
- 99
-
14
Yaroslav Mikhailov ↑ 46'
- 11
- 44
-
6
Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev ↑ 85'
- 13
Coach
Sergey Yuran
FK Khimki Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Lev Skvortsov ↓ Nemanja Glavcic 61'
- 16
- 5
- 9
- 50
- 19
- 1
-
7
Ilya Sadygov ↓ Sergey Gorshkov 61'
- 97
- 3
- 23
Bench
- 17
- 2
- 11
-
20
Nemanja Glavcic ↑ 61'
- 66
-
61
Danil Massurenko ↑ 80'
- 13
- 43
-
79
Sergey Gorshkov ↑ 61'
-
80
Lachezar Kotev ↑ 46'
Coach
Andrey Talalaev
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
1.62
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76
FK Khimki xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58% + FK Nizhny Novgorod to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
83%
Draw or FK Khimki
43%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or FK Khimki
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
6.2%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod
| Handicap | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers | Push | FK Khimki covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 25% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
FK Khimki keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.