FK Nizhny Novgorod vs PFC CSKA Moskva, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Nizhny Novgorod vs PFC CSKA Moskva — RFPL at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2025/26)
- PFC CSKA Moskva 30 games · 51 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Aug | FK Khimki | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | FK Rostov | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | FK Ufa | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | PFK Arsenal Tula | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Aug | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | FK Rostov | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Nizhny Novgorod | PFC CSKA Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #5 |
| 23 | Points | 51 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 6 / 5 / 19 | W / D / L | 15 / 6 / 9 |
| 26 | Scored | 44 |
| 50 | Conceded | 33 |
| -24 | GD | +11 |
| 0.77 | PPG | 1.70 |
| 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
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts). PFC CSKA Moskva are 5th (51 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
PFC CSKA Moskva
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium!
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Fedor Chalov is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 10' It’s high time Aleksey Berezutski made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' PFC CSKA Moskva fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' PFC CSKA Moskva has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Nizhny Novgorod and PFC CSKA Moskva are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 29' It’s a booking for FK Nizhny Novgorod player. Denis Tkachuk gets a Yellow card.
- 31' PFC CSKA Moskva is taking the lead after the goal scored by Baktiyor Zainutdinov on 31.
- 36' PFC CSKA Moskva seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 38' The referee calls foul for Bekim Balaj. He receives a Yellow card.
- 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' Bekim Balaj makes way for Timur Suleimanov at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 51' Lucas Masoero has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Aleksey Berezutski might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 61' PFC CSKA Moskva come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 62' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ilzat Akhmetov makes it 0-2.
- 63' Ilzat Akhmetov is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 64' Vladislav Yakovlev makes way for Konstantin Kuchaev at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFC CSKA Moskva.
- 69' The whistle greets Petrus Boumal as he departs to be replaced by Albert Sharipov.
- 74' PFC CSKA Moskva are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 78' Fresh legs for PFC CSKA Moskva! Alan Dzagoev comes on to replace Ilzat Akhmetov.
- 79' PFC CSKA Moskva manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alan Dzagoev is hanging Ilzat Akhmetov on the field on 79 minute.
- 83' PFC CSKA Moskva ring the changes. Chidera Ejuke has done his job and it is now time for Kirill Nababkin to step up.
- 85' Poor challenge from Kirill Gotsuk. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with PFC CSKA Moskva winning 100% of all matches.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for PFC CSKA Moskva players.
Lineups
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Petrus Boumal ↓ Albert Sharipov 69'
- 25
-
19
Bekim Balaj ↓ Timur Suleimanov 46'
- 31
-
7
Richie Ennin ↓ Iliya Berkovskiy 69'
- 78
-
17
Igor Gorbunov ↓ Kirill Kosarev 79'
- 5
- 4
- 24
- 34
Bench
- 18
- 33
- 9
- 23
- 1
- 41
- 15
-
93
Timur Suleimanov ↑ 46'
-
37
Albert Sharipov ↑ 69'
-
11
Kirill Kosarev ↑ 79'
-
88
Iliya Berkovskiy ↑ 69'
- 6
Coach
Aleksandr Kerzhakov
PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 35
- 9
- 98
-
7
Ilzat Akhmetov ↓ Alan Dzagoev 78'
- 29
- 78
- 19
-
11
Chidera Ejuke ↓ Kirill Nababkin 83'
- 6
- 46
Bench
-
10
Alan Dzagoev ↑ 78'
-
20
Konstantin Kuchaev ↑ 64'
-
14
Kirill Nababkin ↑ 83'
- 25
- 49
- 88
- 45
- 48
- 70
Coach
Aleksey Berezutski
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Oblyakov | 3 |
| Dmitriy Stotskiy | 2 |
| Fedor Chalov | 2 |
| Timur Suleimanov | 2 |
| Tamerlan Musaev | 2 |
| Ilzat Akhmetov | 2 |
| Victor Davila | 2 |
| Yusuf Yazici | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
PFC CSKA Moskva Form
2021-09-27
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–2
PFC CSKA Moskva
W
2021-09-20
PFC CSKA Moskva
1–0
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2021-09-12
PFK Arsenal Tula
2–2
PFC CSKA Moskva
D
2021-08-26
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–0
PFC CSKA Moskva
L
2021-08-21
PFC CSKA Moskva
2–0
RFK Akhmat Grozny
W
2021-08-14
FK Rostov
1–3
PFC CSKA Moskva
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.73
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
I would bet for:
PFC CSKA Moskva to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
42%
Draw or PFC CSKA Moskva
83%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or PFC CSKA Moskva
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
12.7%
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 3
8.2%
1 – 3
6.1%
1 – 0
4.1%
0 – 4
4%
2 – 2
3.4%
2 – 1
3.4%
1 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod
| Handicap | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers | Push | PFC CSKA Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 8% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +1 | 35% | 24% | 41% |
| +1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +2 | 59% | 20% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
49%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.