FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — RFPL at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2025/26)
- FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 games · 53 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 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Apr | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Apr | FK Orenburg | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | FK Krasnodar | H | 3–4 | L |
| 30 Mar | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Apr | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 3–3 | D |
| 07 Apr | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | FK Krasnodar | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | PFK Sochi | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| FK Nizhny Novgorod | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #3 |
| 23 | Points | 53 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 6 / 5 / 19 | W / D / L | 14 / 11 / 5 |
| 26 | Scored | 54 |
| 50 | Conceded | 39 |
| -24 | GD | +15 |
| 0.77 | PPG | 1.77 |
| 20% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
80%
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 Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Lokomotiv Moskva this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts). FK Lokomotiv Moskva are 3rd (53 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 Lokomotiv Moskva
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod as FK Nizhny Novgorod face off against FK Lokomotiv Moskva in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' FK Nizhny Novgorod is showing some good football. However, FK Nizhny Novgorod are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' FK Lokomotiv Moskva looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod. FK Lokomotiv Moskva seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' FK Lokomotiv Moskva started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FK Lokomotiv Moskva winning 100% of all matches.
- 35' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nikolai Kalinskiy makes it 1-0.
- 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kirill Gotsuk, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 42' Ilya Samoshnikov is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
- 46' Fresh legs for FK Lokomotiv Moskva! Timur Suleimanov comes on to replace Ilya Samoshnikov.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mikhail Galaktionov might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' The referee calls foul for Aleksandr Silyanov. He receives a card.
- 58' Nikolai Kalinskiy adds to his 0 season tally! FK Nizhny Novgorod lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 59' FK Lokomotiv Moskva ring the changes. Artem Karpukas has done his job and it is now time for Vladislav Sarveli to step up.
- 64' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Nizhny Novgorod side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 65' Juan Boselli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nikoloz Kutateladze at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Nizhny Novgorod and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 75' Timur Suleimanov adds to his 0 season tally! FK Lokomotiv Moskva lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 78' Poor challenge from Dmitry Barinov. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 80' FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kirill Glushchenkov is hanging Konstantin Kuchaev on the field on 80 minute.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Kirill Gotsuk argues furiously but the card stands.
- 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Timur Suleimanov on 82.
- 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' Time for substitution for FK Nizhny Novgorod. Aleksandr Troshechkin is replaced by Mateo Stamatov.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-3.
Lineups
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- –
- 25
- 22
- 24
- 10
- 2
- 27
- 23
- 89
- 78
- 26
Bench
- 9
-
20
Juan Boselli ↑ 65'
- –
- 77
- –
-
11
Mateo Stamatov ↑ 90'
- 81
-
–
Nikita Ermakov ↑ 65'
-
70
Maksim Shnaptsev ↑ 90'
-
–
Kirill Glushchenkov ↑ 80'
- –
- 21
Coach
Sergey Yuran
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- –
- 11
- 15
- 24
- 77
- 45
- 22
- 12
- 19
- 93
- 6
Bench
- 7
-
17
Rifat Zhemaletdinov ↑ 59'
- 4
-
99
Timur Suleimanov ↑ 46'
-
8
Vladislav Sarveli ↑ 59'
- 53
- 27
- 51
- 23
- –
Coach
Mikhail Galaktionov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rifat Zhemaletdinov | 4 |
| Dmitrii Barinov | 2 |
| Nikolai Kalinskiy | 2 |
| Dmitry Vorobyev | 2 |
| Aleksey Batrakov | 2 |
| Kirill Kravtsov | 2 |
| Vyacheslav Krotov | 2 |
| Anton Miranchuk | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
2024-04-24
FK Nizhny Novgorod
2–3
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2024-04-21
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–4
FK Dinamo Moskva
L
2024-04-14
FK Orenburg
3–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
2024-04-06
FK Nizhny Novgorod
3–4
FK Krasnodar
L
2024-03-30
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
2–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
2024-03-09
FK Rubin Kazan
0–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
FK Lokomotiv Moskva Form
2024-04-24
FK Nizhny Novgorod
2–3
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2024-04-20
FK Rubin Kazan
1–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
D
2024-04-13
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–3
PFC CSKA Moskva
D
2024-04-07
RFK Akhmat Grozny
0–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2024-03-31
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Krasnodar
D
2024-03-10
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–2
PFK Sochi
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.48
FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Lokomotiv Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.64
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 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
40%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
81%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
9.1%
1 – 1
8.4%
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 3
7.4%
0 – 3
6.5%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 4
4.6%
2 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
4.3%
0 – 4
4%
0 – 0
3.9%
Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod
| Handicap | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers | Push | FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -0.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| +0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +1 | 35% | 21% | 44% |
| +1.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +2 | 56% | 19% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

