Wednesday , 30 September 2026

FK Nizhny Novgorod vs PFK Sochi, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2023-24
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1 – 0
Full Time
PFK Sochi
Sun 29 Oct 2023 · 11:00 UTC Stadion Nizhny Novgorod HT 45' · FT 45'
Nikolay Tolstopyatov 56' Y
Nikolai Kalinskiy 62' Y
Mateo Stamatov 70' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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
2023-10-29 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 PFK Sochi 2023-05-22 FK Nizhny Novgorod 4–0 PFK Sochi 2022-08-07 PFK Sochi 2–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2022-05-13 PFK Sochi 0–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2021-07-26 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 PFK Sochi

Recent Form

FK Nizhny Novgorod
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Oct PFK Sochi H 1–0 W
22 Oct FK Spartak Moskva A 0–2 L
08 Oct PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara H 2–0 W
30 Sep FK Lokomotiv Moskva A 0–1 L
24 Sep FK Orenburg H 3–1 W
15 Sep FK Dinamo Moskva A 1–1 D
PFK Sochi
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Oct FK Nizhny Novgorod A 0–1 L
22 Oct FK Ural A 4–1 W
07 Oct FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg H 0–2 L
01 Oct FK Fakel Voronezh A 0–2 L
23 Sep PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara A 1–2 L
16 Sep FK Spartak Moskva H 0–1 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod!
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Kirill Zaika has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Nizhny Novgorod and PFK Sochi are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 38' Nikolai Kalinskiy has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 38 minutes.
  • 43' Viktor Alexandrov has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 48' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sergey Yuran might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 53' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 55' The PFK Sochi manager makes a substitution. Ivan Ignatjev departs to be replaced by Timofey Margasov.
  • 56' Nikolay Tolstopyatov is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
  • 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Nizhny Novgorod side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 62' FK Nizhny Novgorod receives a card for a hard tackle on 62.
  • 67' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 69' FK Nizhny Novgorod make a change. Nikolai Kalinskiy trudges off to be replaced by Ilya Zhigulev on 69 minutes.
  • 70' The referee has no hesitation. Mateo Stamatov is booked for FK Nizhny Novgorod — card on 70.
  • 75' 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.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Kirill Kravtsov as he leaves the pitch. Christian Noboa steps in for PFK Sochi.
  • 84' 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.
  • 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kirill Kravtsov made 396 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 90' Another change for FK Nizhny Novgorod made on 90 minute. Aleksandr Troshechkin leaves to be changed by Ilya Kukharchuk.
  • Another three points for FK Nizhny Novgorod.

Lineups

FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sergey Yuran

PFK Sochi Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aleksandr Tochilin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Igor Gorbunov 2
Aleksey Sutormin 2
Viktor Aleksandrov 1
Nikolai Kalinskiy 1
Ze Turbo 1
Nikita Burmistrov 1
Marcelo Alves 1
Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev 1

Head to Head

2023-10-29 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 PFK Sochi 2023-05-22 FK Nizhny Novgorod 4–0 PFK Sochi 2022-08-07 PFK Sochi 2–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2022-05-13 PFK Sochi 0–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2021-07-26 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 PFK Sochi

FK Nizhny Novgorod Form

2023-10-29 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 PFK Sochi W 2023-10-22 FK Spartak Moskva 2–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2023-10-08 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2–0 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara W 2023-09-30 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 1–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2023-09-24 FK Nizhny Novgorod 3–1 FK Orenburg W 2023-09-15 FK Dinamo Moskva 1–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod D

PFK Sochi Form

2023-10-29 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 PFK Sochi L 2023-10-22 FK Ural 1–4 PFK Sochi W 2023-10-07 PFK Sochi 0–2 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg L 2023-10-01 FK Fakel Voronezh 2–0 PFK Sochi L 2023-09-23 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 2–1 PFK Sochi L 2023-09-16 PFK Sochi 0–1 FK Spartak Moskva L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44 FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86 PFK Sochi xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Nizhny Novgorod53% Draw27% PFK Sochi20%
Actual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.3
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
80%
Draw or PFK Sochi
47%
FK Nizhny Novgorod or PFK Sochi
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FK Nizhny Novgorod34% Draw50% PFK Sochi16%
Actual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
12.3%
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
1.9%

Asian Handicap — FK Nizhny Novgorod

Handicap FK Nizhny Novgorod covers Push PFK Sochi covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 24% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 14% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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