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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 Krasnodar 9 21
2 FK Dinamo Moskva 9 19
3 PFC CSKA Moskva 9 19
4 FK Spartak Moskva 9 19
5 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 9 18
6 FK Rubin Kazan 9 12
7 FK Dinamo Makhachkala 9 12
8 FK Baltika Kaliningrad 9 11
9 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 9 11
10 RFK Akhmat Grozny 9 10
11 FK Orenburg 9 9
12 FK Akron Tolyatti 9 8
13 FK Rostov 9 8
14 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 9 7
15 FK Rodina Moskva 9 5
16 FK Fakel Voronezh 9 3

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

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FK Nizhny Novgorod and PFK Sochi.
  • 5' The 33-year-old Kirill Gotsuk has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' 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 Nikita Kakkoev suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nikita Kakkoev.
  • 16' FK Nizhny Novgorod receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 16.
  • 21' Igor Gorbunov is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Nizhny Novgorod so far.
  • 26' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Nizhny Novgorod and PFK Sochi are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 31' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Nizhny Novgorod in their trying to find a way past PFK Sochi's compact .
  • 36' FK Nizhny Novgorod are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 41' Russia international Leo Goglichidze has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Nizhny Novgorod needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 51' PFK Sochi come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 56' PFK Sochi fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 60' Another substitution for FK Nizhny Novgorod to replace Leo Goglichidze by Denis Tkachuk on 60 minute.
  • 62' Another change for FK Nizhny Novgorod made on 62 minute. Artem Galadzhan leaves to be changed by Timur Suleimanov.
  • 67' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Vladimir Fedotov will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 68' Igor Gorbunov is replacing Albert Sharipov for the FK Nizhny Novgorod side.
  • 68' Magnificent from Igor Gorbunov! That is 4 goals in 177 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 69' A stunning finish from Igor Gorbunov — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 72' PFK Sochi manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ivelin Popov is hanging Nikita Burmistrov on the field on 72 minute.
  • 74' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ivelin Popov.
  • 75' PFK Sochi receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 75.
  • 77' Aleksandr Sapeta has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
  • 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Nizhny Novgorod and PFK Sochi are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 85' Marko Dugandzic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Maksim Barsov at the 85 minute mark.
  • 90' FK Nizhny Novgorod 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.
  • FK Nizhny Novgorod celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

PFK Sochi Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vladimir Fedotov

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.15 FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for: FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Nizhny Novgorod43% Draw31% PFK Sochi26%
Actual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw
73%
Draw or PFK Sochi
57%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or PFK Sochi
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FK Nizhny Novgorod27% Draw54% PFK Sochi19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15%
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.3%
2 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 0
3%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.8%

Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod

Handicap FK Nizhny Novgorod covers Push PFK Sochi covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 22% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+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
40% ✗
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.