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FK Nizhny Novgorod vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2021-22
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1 – 0
Full Time
PFK Sochi
Mon 26 Jul 2021 · 16:00 UTC Nizhny Novgorod Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Nikita Kakkoev 15' Y
Nikita Kakkoev 16' Y
Y 74' Ivelin Popov
Y 75' Ivelin Popov
Aleksandr Sapeta 77' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FK Nizhny Novgorod vs PFK Sochi — RFPL at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

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

4
1
3
FK Nizhny Novgorod 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals PFK Sochi
Last 5 meetings
2021-07-26 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 PFK Sochi

Recent Form

FK Nizhny Novgorod
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
PFK Sochi
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts). PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. PFK Sochi kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 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' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nikita Kakkoev.
  • 16' That is a Yellow card for FK Nizhny Novgorod. Nikita Kakkoev will be fuming at that decision.
  • 21' FK Nizhny Novgorod are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined PFK Sochi backline.
  • 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nikita Kakkoev, as he is very good at scoring at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 31' PFK Sochi fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 36' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Nizhny Novgorod side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 41' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 46' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering PFK Sochi that had 177 games and scored 246 goals.
  • 51' Lucas Masoero has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Denis Tkachuk. He replaces Leo Goglichidze on 60 minute.
  • 62' FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Timur Suleimanov is hanging Artem Galadzhan on the field on 62 minute.
  • 67' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Artur Nigmatullin made 249 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 68' The FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes a substitution. Albert Sharipov departs to be replaced by Igor Gorbunov.
  • 68' Magnificent from Igor Gorbunov! That is 4 goals in 177 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 69' Igor Gorbunov does the damage! The net is bulging and FK Nizhny Novgorod surge ahead!
  • 72' Another substitution for PFK Sochi to replace Nikita Burmistrov by Ivelin Popov on 72 minute.
  • 74' Controversy at the stadium! Ivelin Popov argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ivelin Popov on 75 minutes.
  • 77' Aleksandr Sapeta has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
  • 82' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Nizhny Novgorod must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 85' Another change for PFK Sochi made on 85 minute. Maksim Barsov leaves to be changed by Marko Dugandzic.
  • 90' Christian Noboa is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for PFK Sochi tonight.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FK Nizhny Novgorod to claim maximum points.

Lineups

FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

PFK Sochi Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vladimir Fedotov

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

✓ Correct
FK Nizhny Novgorod44% Draw29% PFK Sochi27%
Actual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
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

✓ Correct
FK Nizhny Novgorod29% Draw51% PFK Sochi20%
Actual: 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.