FK Nizhny Novgorod vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Nizhny Novgorod vs PFK Sochi — RFPL at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2025/26)
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | PFK Sochi | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jun | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 May | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | FK Khimki | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | SK Rotor Volgograd | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | FK Krasnodar | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | FK Ufa | A | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Apr | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Nizhny Novgorod | PFK Sochi | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #16 |
| 23 | Points | 22 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 6 / 5 / 19 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 20 |
| 26 | Scored | 29 |
| 50 | Conceded | 60 |
| -24 | GD | -31 |
| 0.77 | PPG | 0.73 |
| 20% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod this season
13%
Clean Sheets
PFK Sochi this season
PFK Sochi this season
FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts). PFK Sochi are 16th (22 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
PFK Sochi
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium!
- 5' Christian Noboa has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' PFK Sochi is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Nikita Kakkoev is having his name booked by the referee on 15.
- 16' Controversy at the stadium! Nikita Kakkoev argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 21' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 26' FK Nizhny Novgorod are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 31' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Nizhny Novgorod that had 149 games and scored 135 goals.
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' PFK Sochi are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' PFK Sochi has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' Bekim Balaj needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 60' Leo Goglichidze makes way for Denis Tkachuk at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 62' FK Nizhny Novgorod ring the changes. Artem Galadzhan has done his job and it is now time for Timur Suleimanov to step up.
- 67' FK Nizhny Novgorod are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against PFK Sochi's shape.
- 68' Albert Sharipov makes way for Igor Gorbunov at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 68' Goal! Igor Gorbunov scores his 4 goal in 177 matches.
- 69' A stunning finish from Igor Gorbunov — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 72' Ivelin Popov is replacing Nikita Burmistrov for the PFK Sochi side.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ivelin Popov on 74 minutes.
- 75' That is a Yellow card for PFK Sochi. Ivelin Popov will be fuming at that decision.
- 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Aleksandr Sapeta.
- 82' Ivelin Popov is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for PFK Sochi so far.
- 85' Fresh legs for PFK Sochi! Marko Dugandzic comes on to replace Maksim Barsov.
- 90' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- With this win, FK Nizhny Novgorod is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 19
- 9
- 22
- 78
-
91
Leo Goglichidze ↓ Denis Tkachuk 60'
- 41
- 5
- 24
-
37
Albert Sharipov ↓ Igor Gorbunov 68'
- 34
Bench
- 18
-
31
Denis Tkachuk ↑ 60'
- 23
- 1
-
17
Igor Gorbunov ↑ 68'
-
93
Timur Suleimanov ↑ 62'
- 88
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 16
- 15
- 4
- 13
- 12
-
27
Kirill Zaika ↓ Victorien Angban 60'
- 18
- 87
- 5
Bench
-
19
Victorien Angban ↑ 60'
- 24
- 1
-
8
Ivelin Popov ↑ 72'
- 35
- 9
- 20
- 10
- 17
Coach
Vladimir Fedotov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aleksey Sutormin | 2 |
| Igor Gorbunov | 2 |
| Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev | 1 |
| Kirill Kravtsov | 1 |
| Artur Yusupov | 1 |
| Christian Noboa | 1 |
| Saul Guarirapa | 1 |
| Vyacheslav Krotov | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.29
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for:
FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
73%
Draw or PFK Sochi
56%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or PFK Sochi
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod
| Handicap | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers | Push | PFK Sochi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.