FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Spartak Moskva, RFPL 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Spartak Moskva — RFPL at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- FK Spartak Moskva 30 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 03 Sep | FK Fakel Voronezh | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Aug | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Aug | FK Ural | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Sep | FK Rostov | A | 2–4 | L |
| 04 Sep | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | FK Fakel Voronezh | A | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Nizhny Novgorod | FK Spartak Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #4 |
| 23 | Points | 52 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 6 / 5 / 19 | W / D / L | 15 / 7 / 8 |
| 26 | Scored | 47 |
| 50 | Conceded | 39 |
| -24 | GD | +8 |
| 0.77 | PPG | 1.73 |
| 20% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts). FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (52 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FK Nizhny Novgorod and FK Spartak Moskva is underway.
- 5' Anton Zinkovskii needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Ilya Agapov has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 208 appearances.
- 23' It’s a booking for FK Nizhny Novgorod player. Lucas Masoero gets a Yellow card.
- 28' FK Nizhny Novgorod have won 135 goals from 149 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 33' FK Spartak Moskva fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Danil Denisov on 34.
- 37' Mamadou Maiga doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 38' Goal! Mamadou Maiga scores his 2 goal in 149 matches.
- 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mikhail Galaktionov might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' Time for substitution for FK Spartak Moskva. Nail Umyarov is replaced by Ruslan Litvinov.
- 51' The 23-year-old Danil Denisov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' Nikita Goylo, a Russia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 61' FK Nizhny Novgorod ring the changes. Dmitrii Rybchinskii has done his job and it is now time for Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev to step up.
- 66' Magnificent from Shamar Nicholson! That is 47 goals in 8 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 66' The FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes a substitution. Timur Suleimanov departs to be replaced by Momo Yansane.
- 67' The whistle greets Danil Denisov as he departs to be replaced by Leon Klassen.
- 68' FK Spartak Moskva manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leon Klassen is hanging Danil Denisov on the field on 68 minute.
- 69' Momo Yansane has so much to prove this time. He replaces Timur Suleimanov on 69 minute.
- 74' 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 Pavel Maslov suffering a number of foals already.
- 75' Quincy Promes doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 77' Sensational shot from Quincy Promes. FK Spartak Moskva is back in the lead.
- 78' Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 80' A tactical swap from FK Spartak Moskva — Pavel Maslov on, Anton Zinkovskii off on 80 minutes.
- 85' Aleksandr Selikhov has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 88' Momo Yansane is having his name booked by the referee on 88.
- 90' A moment of madness from Georgii Dzhikiya on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Spartak Moskva will be frustrated.
- 90' Vyacheslav Krotov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Elmir Nabiullin at the 90 minute mark.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod will have plenty to reflect on. FK Spartak Moskva were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- 89
- 17
- 94
- 86
- 5
-
93
Timur Suleimanov ↓ Momo Yansane 66'
- 24
- 10
- 14
- 13
- 8
Bench
- 4
- 25
-
9
Vyacheslav Krotov ↑ 90'
- 23
- 1
- 90
- 37
- 7
-
99
Momo Yansane ↑ 66'
- 44
-
6
Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev ↑ 61'
- 2
Coach
Mikhail Galaktionov
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 47
- 14
- 82
- 32
- 57
- 11
-
17
Anton Zinkovskii ↓ Pavel Maslov 80'
-
18
Nail Umyarov ↓ Ruslan Litvinov 46'
- 25
-
97
Danil Denisov ↓ Leon Klassen 67'
Bench
- 13
- 23
- 98
- 92
- 22
-
39
Pavel Maslov ↑ 80'
- 31
-
5
Leon Klassen ↑ 67'
-
68
Ruslan Litvinov ↑ 46'
-
70
Pavel Meleshin ↑ 90'
Coach
Guillermo Abascal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Shamar Nicholson | 2 |
| Mamadou Maiga | 2 |
| Ezequiel Barco | 2 |
| Theo Bongonda | 2 |
| Christopher Martins | 2 |
| Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev | 1 |
| Roman Zobnin | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
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
2022-09-03
FK Nizhny Novgorod
3–1
FK Fakel Voronezh
W
2022-08-27
FK Nizhny Novgorod
2–2
FK Dinamo Moskva
D
2022-08-20
FK Ural
0–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
FK Spartak Moskva Form
2022-10-02
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–2
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2022-09-18
FK Spartak Moskva
1–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2022-09-11
FK Rostov
4–2
FK Spartak Moskva
L
2022-09-04
FK Spartak Moskva
1–2
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
L
2022-08-27
FK Fakel Voronezh
1–4
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2022-08-20
FK Dinamo Moskva
1–0
FK Spartak Moskva
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
FK Spartak Moskva xG
I would bet for:
FK Nizhny Novgorod or FK Spartak Moskva 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Spartak Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
55%
Draw or FK Spartak Moskva
71%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or FK Spartak Moskva
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 1
6.3%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
5.7%
1 – 0
4.7%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod
| Handicap | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers | Push | FK Spartak Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 21% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 15% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

