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FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Rostov, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2021-22
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1 – 2
Full Time
FK Rostov
Sun 22 Aug 2021 · 15:00 UTC Nizhny Novgorod Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 42' Dennis Hadzikadunic
Denis Tkachuk 57' Y
Y 78' Mathias Normann
Y 80' Bastos
Kirill Gotsuk 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Rostov — RFPL at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FK Krasnodar 9 21
2 FK Dinamo Moskva 9 19
3 PFC CSKA Moskva 9 19
4 FK Spartak Moskva 9 19
5 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 9 18
6 FK Rubin Kazan 9 12
7 FK Dinamo Makhachkala 9 12
8 FK Baltika Kaliningrad 9 11
9 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 9 11
10 RFK Akhmat Grozny 9 10
11 FK Orenburg 9 9
12 FK Akron Tolyatti 9 8
13 FK Rostov 9 8
14 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 9 7
15 FK Rodina Moskva 9 5
16 FK Fakel Voronezh 9 3

Head-to-Head

2
1
7
FK Nizhny Novgorod 10 games · Avg 2.6 goals FK Rostov
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-22 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–2 FK Rostov

Recent Form

FK Nizhny Novgorod
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug FK Rostov H 1–2 L
14 Aug FK Ufa H 1–2 L
07 Aug FK Spartak Moskva A 2–1 W
01 Aug FK Ural A 1–1 D
26 Jul PFK Sochi H 1–0 W
02 Jun PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara A 1–0 W
FK Rostov
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug FK Nizhny Novgorod A 2–1 W
14 Aug PFC CSKA Moskva H 1–3 L
08 Aug FK Khimki A 1–1 D
01 Aug FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg H 2–4 L
23 Jul FK Dinamo Moskva H 0–2 L
16 May FK Krasnodar H 1–3 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FK Rostov
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FK Rostov
Timur Suleimanov 2 G 1 A
Oumar Sako 2 G
Andrey Langovich 1 G 2 A
Ivan Komarov 1 G
Viktor Melekhin 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FK Nizhny Novgorod launch into their encounter with FK Rostov.
  • 3' Igor Gorbunov has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 3 minutes.
  • 8' FK Rostov are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 13' FK Rostov come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 18' 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.
  • 23' It looks surprising FK Nizhny Novgorod does not make any changes. Kento Hashimoto has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 28' 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 Bastos suffering a number of foals already.
  • 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Nizhny Novgorod and FK Rostov are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 36' Kento Hashimoto is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 41' A quiet spell here at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. FK Rostov seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 42' FK Rostov receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 42.
  • 46' It is a substitution in FK Nizhny Novgorod team. Igor Gorbunov is replaced by Timur Suleimanov on 46 minute.
  • 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 56' It’s high time Aleksandr Kerzhakov made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 57' FK Nizhny Novgorod receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Kirill Folmer as he leaves the pitch. Khoren Bayramyan steps in for FK Rostov.
  • 67' Maksim Osipenko has been relatively quiet despite scoring 26 goals in his last 59 appearances.
  • 72' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kirill Folmer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Nizhny Novgorod.
  • 74' The FK Rostov manager makes a substitution. Kento Hashimoto departs to be replaced by Danila Sukhomlinov.
  • 75' Kirill Kosarev gets the nod from FK Nizhny Novgorod. He replaces Richie Ennin and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' Mathias Normann picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 80' It’s a booking for FK Rostov player. Bastos gets a Yellow card.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Dmitrii Poloz. He replaces Pontus Almqvist on 85 minute.
  • 88' Poor challenge from Kirill Gotsuk. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 89' A goal from the Russia international Nikolay Komlichenko! He fires home on 89 to make it 1-2!
  • FK Nizhny Novgorod will have plenty to reflect on. FK Rostov were simply the better side today.

Lineups

FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aleksandr Kerzhakov

FK Rostov Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Yuri Semin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Maksim Osipenko 5
Dmitrii Poloz 3
Nikolay Komlichenko 2
Daniil Utkin 2
Timur Suleimanov 2
Milson 1
Igor Gorbunov 1
Maksim Osipenko 1

Head to Head

2021-08-22 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–2 FK Rostov

FK Nizhny Novgorod Form

2021-08-22 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–2 FK Rostov L 2021-08-14 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–2 FK Ufa L 2021-08-07 FK Spartak Moskva 1–2 FK Nizhny Novgorod W 2021-08-01 FK Ural 1–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod D 2021-07-26 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 PFK Sochi W 2019-06-02 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 0–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod W

FK Rostov Form

2021-08-22 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–2 FK Rostov W 2021-08-14 FK Rostov 1–3 PFC CSKA Moskva L 2021-08-08 FK Khimki 1–1 FK Rostov D 2021-08-01 FK Rostov 2–4 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg L 2021-07-23 FK Rostov 0–2 FK Dinamo Moskva L 2021-05-16 FK Rostov 1–3 FK Krasnodar L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.17 FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 FK Rostov xG
I would bet for: FK Nizhny Novgorod or FK Rostov 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Nizhny Novgorod34% Draw28% FK Rostov38%
Actual: FK Rostov win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
62%
Draw or FK Rostov
66%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or FK Rostov
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FK Nizhny Novgorod22% Draw48% FK Rostov30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod

Handicap FK Nizhny Novgorod covers Push FK Rostov covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 21% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.