FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Krasnodar, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Krasnodar — RFPL at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2025/26)
- FK Krasnodar 30 games · 66 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | FK Krasnodar | H | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Oct | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Sep | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 4–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | FK Ufa | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Oct | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Sep | PFK Sochi | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | FK Rostov | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| FK Nizhny Novgorod | FK Krasnodar | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #2 |
| 23 | Points | 66 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 6 / 5 / 19 | W / D / L | 20 / 6 / 4 |
| 26 | Scored | 60 |
| 50 | Conceded | 23 |
| -24 | GD | +37 |
| 0.77 | PPG | 2.20 |
| 20% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
78%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
43%
Clean Sheets
FK Krasnodar this season
FK Krasnodar this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts). FK Krasnodar are 2nd (66 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 Krasnodar
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/1
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FK Nizhny Novgorod get us underway at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
- 5' Grzegorz Krychowiak is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matvei Safonov made 266 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' FK Krasnodar has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 20' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jhon Cordoba on 20.
- 25' What composure from Jhon Cordoba! The Colombia international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FK Krasnodar winning 100% of all matches.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Nizhny Novgorod in their trying to find a way past FK Krasnodar's compact .
- 40' FK Krasnodar is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' Kirill Gotsuk has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev on 46 minute.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' The deadlock is broken! Eduard Spertsyan gets on the scoresheet on 56 minutes.
- 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' The FK Nizhny Novgorod bench stirs into life. Pavel Mogilevets is withdrawn and Igor Gorbunov gets his opportunity.
- 64' Daniil Penchikov is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 66' Time for substitution for FK Nizhny Novgorod. Daniil Penchikov is replaced by Kirill Kosarev.
- 67' Another change for FK Nizhny Novgorod made on 67 minute. Daniil Penchikov leaves to be changed by Kirill Kosarev.
- 72' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 73' Against the run of play, Aleksandr Chernikov has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 73' A change in the FK Krasnodar ranks — Jhon Cordoba exits the field as Vladimir Iljin enters on 73.
- 76' Vladimir Iljin adds to his 0 season tally! FK Krasnodar lead 0-5 — and this changes everything.
- 78' Eduard Spertsyan makes way for Nikita Krivtsov at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Krasnodar.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Kirill Kosarev. He receives a Yellow card.
- 83' What a strike from Kirill Gotsuk! The score is 1-5.
- 83' That is a Yellow card for FK Nizhny Novgorod. Timur Suleimanov will be fuming at that decision.
- 85' Timur Suleimanov is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 86' Fresh legs for FK Krasnodar! Dmitrii Stotskii comes on to replace Remy Cabella.
- 89' Aleksandr Chernikov has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Kirill Gotsuk. He receives a Yellow card.
- The points are shared — FK Nizhny Novgorod 1-4 FK Krasnodar. Honours even.
Lineups
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 31
- 7
- 23
- 78
- 1
- 15
- 4
- 93
- 88
- 6
Bench
- 33
- 9
- 22
-
17
Igor Gorbunov ↑ 63'
- 5
-
24
Kirill Gotsuk ↑ 46'
- 37
-
11
Kirill Kosarev ↑ 66'
Coach
Aleksandr Kerzhakov
FK Krasnodar Lineups
Starting XI
- 52
-
7
Remy Cabella ↓ Dmitrii Stotskii 86'
-
9
Jhon Cordoba ↓ Vladimir Iljin 73'
- 2
- 3
- 16
- 31
- 6
- 39
- 53
- 74
Bench
-
89
Dmitrii Stotskii ↑ 86'
- 5
-
29
Vladimir Iljin ↑ 73'
- 1
- 98
-
88
Nikita Krivtsov ↑ 78'
Coach
Viktor Goncharenko
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jhon Cordoba | 6 |
| Nikita Krivtsov | 3 |
| Moses Cobnan | 2 |
| Aleksandr Chernikov | 2 |
| Eduard Spertsyan | 2 |
| Nikolai Kalinskiy | 1 |
| Grzegorz Krychowiak | 1 |
| Kirill Glushchenkov | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
2021-10-23
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–4
FK Krasnodar
L
2021-10-17
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
2–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
2021-10-02
FK Rubin Kazan
0–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
2021-09-27
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–2
PFC CSKA Moskva
L
2021-09-19
FK Nizhny Novgorod
2–3
PFK Arsenal Tula
L
2021-09-12
FK Dinamo Moskva
1–2
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.74
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.89
FK Krasnodar xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + FK Krasnodar to win 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Krasnodar win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
32%
Draw or FK Krasnodar
86%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or FK Krasnodar
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Krasnodar win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.2%
0 – 3
10.5%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 3
7.6%
0 – 4
7.4%
1 – 1
6.3%
1 – 4
Actual
0 – 5
4.3%
0 – 0
3.8%
1 – 5
3.3%
2 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod
| Handicap | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers | Push | FK Krasnodar covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 5% | 94% |
| -0.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| +0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| +1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +2 | 39% | 21% | 39% |
| +2.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
Clean Sheet
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
FK Krasnodar keeps clean sheet
48%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

