FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Krasnodar, RFPL 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | FK Krasnodar | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Oct | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Oct | FK Torpedo Moskva | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | FK Orenburg | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Sep | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Oct | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Oct | FK Rostov | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Sep | FK Khimki | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Sep | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–4 | L |
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 game is set. FK Krasnodar kicks off things out of here…
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 13' Controversy at the stadium! Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 14' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev on 14 minutes.
- 17' Ilzat Akhmetov adds to his 0 season tally! FK Krasnodar lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' FK Nizhny Novgorod are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Krasnodar backline.
- 32' FK Krasnodar come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 37' Mamadou Maiga, a Mali , has 16 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
- 43' Mamadou Maiga picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Poor challenge from Sergei Volkov. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' Another change for FK Krasnodar made on 46 minute. Olakunle Olusegun leaves to be changed by Aleksey Ionov.
- 47' FK Krasnodar player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 48' Mamadou Maiga catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 48.
- 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' Ilya Zhigulev gets the nod from FK Nizhny Novgorod. He replaces Konstantin Shiltsov and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Nizhny Novgorod and FK Krasnodar are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 63' Another substitution for FK Krasnodar to replace Sergei Volkov by Sergei Petrov on 63 minute.
- 67' The crowd applauds Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev as he leaves the pitch. Elmir Nabiullin steps in for FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 72' Another change for FK Krasnodar made on 72 minute. Kevin Pina leaves to be changed by Aleks Matsukatov.
- 77' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Nizhny Novgorod that had 149 games and scored 135 goals.
- 78' Daniil Penchikov makes way for Daniil Kornyushin at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 79' FK Krasnodar player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 79' It is a substitution in FK Krasnodar team. Ilzat Akhmetov is replaced by Ruslan Apekov on 79 minute.
- 83' Nikita Kakkoev has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 83.
- 88' Jhon Cordoba was booked on 88.
- 90' Nikita Kakkoev picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- It finishes all square. FK Nizhny Novgorod and FK Krasnodar share the spoils 0-2.
Lineups
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
-
94
Dmitrii Rybchinskii ↓ Milson 46'
- 86
- 22
- 23
- 5
- 90
-
99
Momo Yansane ↓ Timur Suleimanov 56'
- 14
- 6
- 13
- 8
Bench
-
17
Elmir Nabiullin ↑ 67'
-
4
Ilya Zhigulev ↑ 56'
- 9
- 1
-
93
Timur Suleimanov ↑ 56'
- 24
-
10
Milson ↑ 46'
- 7
- 11
-
44
Daniil Kornyushin ↑ 78'
- 2
- 18
Coach
Mikhail Galaktionov
FK Krasnodar Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 80
- 31
-
7
Ilzat Akhmetov ↓ Ruslan Apekov 79'
- 6
- 39
- 14
- 10
-
16
Kevin Pina ↓ Aleks Matsukatov 72'
-
82
Sergei Volkov ↓ Sergei Petrov 63'
- 40
Bench
-
11
Aleksey Ionov ↑ 46'
-
98
Sergei Petrov ↑ 63'
-
15
Aleks Matsukatov ↑ 72'
- 1
- 84
- 44
-
92
Ruslan Apekov ↑ 79'
- 32
- 79
Coach
Aleksandr Storozhuk
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jhon Cordoba | 6 |
| Nikita Krivtsov | 3 |
| Moses Cobnan | 2 |
| Aleksandr Chernikov | 2 |
| Eduard Spertsyan | 2 |
| Aleksandr Troshechkin | 1 |
| Nikolai Kalinskiy | 1 |
| Grzegorz Krychowiak | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
2022-10-22
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–2
FK Krasnodar
L
2022-10-16
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–3
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
L
2022-10-09
FK Torpedo Moskva
0–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
2022-10-02
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–2
FK Spartak Moskva
L
2022-09-18
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–2
FK Orenburg
L
2022-09-10
RFK Akhmat Grozny
1–3
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.67
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.45
FK Krasnodar xG
I would bet for:
FK Krasnodar to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Krasnodar win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
35%
Draw or FK Krasnodar
85%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or FK Krasnodar
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Krasnodar win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
10.7%
0 – 3
10.5%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 1
7.9%
1 – 3
7%
0 – 4
6.4%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 4
4.4%
0 – 5
3.2%
2 – 2
2.8%
1 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod
| Handicap | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers | Push | FK Krasnodar covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 5% | 92% |
| -0.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| +0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +1 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| +1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +2 | 47% | 22% | 31% |
| +2.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
Clean Sheet
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
FK Krasnodar keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

