FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Spartak Moskva, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Spartak Moskva — RFPL at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2025/26)
- FK Spartak Moskva 30 games · 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | FK Rostov | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | FK Akron Tolyatti | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Sep | FK Orenburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Sep | FK Fakel Voronezh | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | FK Krasnodar | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | FK Rostov | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Sep | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | A | 1–1 | D |
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
17%
Clean Sheets
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts). FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (52 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 Spartak Moskva
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod. FK Nizhny Novgorod are looking to make home advantage count against FK Spartak Moskva.
- 5' It’s high time Dejan Stanković made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The 28-year-old Oleg Reabciuk has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' It looks surprising FK Nizhny Novgorod does not make any changes. Luka Ticic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' Controversy at the stadium! Christopher Martins argues furiously but the card stands.
- 35' Daniil Denisov, a Russia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' FK Spartak Moskva started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
- 45' FK Spartak Moskva is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 50' With 1 assists to his name this season, Juan Boselli is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Spartak Moskva.
- 55' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FK Spartak Moskva winning 100% of all matches.
- 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' Vladislav Karapuzov is replacing Aleksandr Troshechkin for the FK Nizhny Novgorod side.
- 64' Roman Zobnin gets the nod from FK Spartak Moskva. He replaces Christopher Martins and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' Goal! Theo Bongonda scores his 62 goal in 194 matches.
- 73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 74' It is a substitution in FK Nizhny Novgorod team. Luka Ticic is replaced by Mateo Stamatov on 74 minute.
- 77' The FK Spartak Moskva manager makes a substitution. Marquinhos departs to be replaced by Ricardo Mangas.
- 82' FK Spartak Moskva come into this ranked 6 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 84' The crowd applauds Kirill Bozhenov as he leaves the pitch. Ze Turbo steps in for FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 85' FK Nizhny Novgorod receives a card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 89' Time for substitution for FK Spartak Moskva. Daniil Denisov is replaced by Alexis Duarte.
- 90' Vladislav Karapuzov has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- The points are shared — FK Nizhny Novgorod 0-2 FK Spartak Moskva. Honours even.
Lineups
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 30
- 25
- 22
-
20
Juan Boselli ↓ Dan Glazer 61'
- 24
- 10
-
87
Kirill Bozhenov ↓ Ze Turbo 84'
- 15
- 78
- 80
-
29
Luka Ticic ↓ Mateo Stamatov 74'
Bench
-
90
Ognjen Ozegovic ↑ 74'
-
9
Ze Turbo ↑ 84'
-
18
Dan Glazer ↑ 61'
- 99
- 3
- 1
-
7
Vladislav Karapuzov ↑ 61'
-
11
Mateo Stamatov ↑ 74'
- 2
- 19
- 70
- 34
Coach
Viktor Goncharenko
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
8
Marquinhos ↓ Ricardo Mangas 77'
- 35
- 6
- 77
- 98
- 5
- 2
- 25
- 9
- 68
-
97
Daniil Denisov ↓ Alexis Duarte 89'
Bench
- 12
-
47
Roman Zobnin ↑ 64'
- 14
-
29
Ricardo Mangas ↑ 77'
- 82
- 19
- 57
- 22
-
11
Shamar Nicholson ↑ 64'
- 28
-
4
Alexis Duarte ↑ 89'
- 17
Coach
Dejan Stanković
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
2024-10-27
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–2
FK Spartak Moskva
L
2024-10-19
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–1
FK Rostov
D
2024-10-05
FK Akron Tolyatti
2–2
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
2024-09-27
FK Orenburg
1–2
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
2024-09-22
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–3
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2024-09-14
FK Fakel Voronezh
0–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
FK Spartak Moskva Form
2024-10-27
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–2
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2024-10-19
FK Spartak Moskva
0–3
FK Krasnodar
L
2024-10-05
FK Spartak Moskva
3–0
FK Rostov
W
2024-09-28
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–1
FK Spartak Moskva
L
2024-09-22
FK Spartak Moskva
2–2
FK Dinamo Moskva
D
2024-09-15
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
1–1
FK Spartak Moskva
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.83
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
FK Spartak Moskva xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Spartak Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
48%
Draw or FK Spartak Moskva
79%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or FK Spartak Moskva
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.4%
1 – 1
11.7%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 3
6.6%
1 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
5.3%
2 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 4
2.9%
1 – 4
2.5%
Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod
| Handicap | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers | Push | FK Spartak Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -0.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| +0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +1 | 42% | 24% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 18% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

