FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Rostov, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Rostov — RFPL at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- FK Rostov 14 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 14 | 31 |
| 2 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | FK Spartak Moskva | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | FK Krasnodar | 14 | 26 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 14 | 26 |
| 6 | FK Rostov | 14 | 19 |
| 7 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 14 | 18 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 14 | 18 |
| 9 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 14 | 17 |
| 10 | FK Orenburg | 14 | 17 |
| 11 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 14 | 16 |
| 12 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 14 | 12 |
| 14 | FK Rodina Moskva | 14 | 12 |
| 15 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 14 | 11 |
| 16 | FK Fakel Voronezh | 14 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rostov
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Rostov
| Timur Suleimanov | 3 G | 2 A |
| Ivan Komarov | 3 G | |
| Andrey Langovich | 2 G | 4 A |
| Oumar Sako | 2 G | 1 A |
| Viktor Melekhin | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. FK Nizhny Novgorod kicks off things out of here…
- 3' GOAL! Igor Gorbunov fires home to make it 1-0!
- 8' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 13' Supporters expect more eagerness from Denis Terentjev, as he is very good at scoring at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 18' The travelling FK Rostov supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' Kento Hashimoto, a Japan , has 24 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 33' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Nizhny Novgorod side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' What a moment for Kento Hashimoto! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Nizhny Novgorod in their trying to find a way past FK Rostov's compact .
- 42' Dennis Hadzikadunic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 42.
- 46' The FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes a substitution. Igor Gorbunov departs to be replaced by Timur Suleimanov.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nikita Kakkoev made 2 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' FK Nizhny Novgorod are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 57' A moment of madness from Denis Tkachuk on 57 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Nizhny Novgorod will be frustrated.
- 62' Khoren Bayramyan gets the nod from FK Rostov. He replaces Kirill Folmer and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Yuri Semin will be considering his options from the bench.
- 74' The FK Rostov bench stirs into life. Kento Hashimoto is withdrawn and Danila Sukhomlinov gets his opportunity.
- 75' Kirill Kosarev has so much to prove this time. He replaces Richie Ennin on 75 minute.
- 78' Mathias Normann is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Bastos.
- 85' Time for substitution for FK Rostov. Pontus Almqvist is replaced by Dmitrii Poloz.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Kirill Gotsuk argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 89' Goal! Nikolay Komlichenko scores his 47 goal in 4 matches.
- FK Rostov celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 19
- 31
-
7
Richie Ennin ↓ Kirill Kosarev 75'
- 22
- 78
- 17
- 5
- 4
- 24
- 34
Bench
- 18
- 23
- 1
- 91
- 41
-
93
Timur Suleimanov ↑ 46'
-
11
Kirill Kosarev ↑ 75'
- 88
Coach
Aleksandr Kerzhakov
FK Rostov Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 5
- 30
- 15
- 4
- 17
- 27
- 55
- 25
-
11
Pontus Almqvist ↓ Dmitrii Poloz 85'
- 16
Bench
-
7
Dmitrii Poloz ↑ 85'
- 23
- 1
-
19
Khoren Bayramyan ↑ 62'
- 9
-
76
Danila Sukhomlinov ↑ 74'
- 8
- 29
- 87
-
92
Viktor Melekhin ↑ 46'
Coach
Yuri Semin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Maksim Osipenko | 5 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 3 |
| Timur Suleimanov | 2 |
| Nikolay Komlichenko | 2 |
| Daniil Utkin | 2 |
| Nikolai Kalinskii | 1 |
| Kento Hashimoto | 1 |
| Milson | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: FK Rostov win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.