Saturday , 14 November 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 Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 14 31
2 FK Dinamo Moskva 14 31
3 FK Spartak Moskva 14 29
4 FK Krasnodar 14 26
5 PFC CSKA Moskva 14 26
6 FK Rostov 14 19
7 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 14 18
8 FK Rubin Kazan 14 18
9 FK Baltika Kaliningrad 14 17
10 FK Orenburg 14 17
11 FK Dinamo Makhachkala 14 16
12 RFK Akhmat Grozny 14 14
13 FK Akron Tolyatti 14 12
14 FK Rodina Moskva 14 12
15 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 14 11
16 FK Fakel Voronezh 14 6

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' Welcome to Stadion Nizhny Novgorod that hosts another battle between FK Nizhny Novgorod and PFK Sochi.
  • 5' PFK Sochi fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' It looks surprising FK Nizhny Novgorod does not make any changes. Nikolay Tolstopyatov has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. FK Nizhny Novgorod is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Nizhny Novgorod must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 30' A quiet spell here at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod. FK Nizhny Novgorod seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 38' GOAL! Nikolai Kalinskiy fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 43' Aleksandr Troshechkin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 48' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Nizhny Novgorod and PFK Sochi are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 53' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Nizhny Novgorod and PFK Sochi are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 55' The PFK Sochi bench stirs into life. Ivan Ignatjev is withdrawn and Timofey Margasov gets his opportunity.
  • 56' Nikolay Tolstopyatov is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
  • 61' Kirill Kravtsov, a Russia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 62' Nikolai Kalinskiy is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
  • 67' Artem Makarchuk needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 69' Another substitution for FK Nizhny Novgorod to replace Nikolai Kalinskiy by Ilya Zhigulev on 69 minute.
  • 70' It’s gonna be a card for Mateo Stamatov.
  • 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Christian Noboa. He replaces Kirill Kravtsov on 79 minute.
  • 84' With 0 assists to his name this season, Artur Yusupov is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Nizhny Novgorod.
  • 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 90' FK Nizhny Novgorod ring the changes. Aleksandr Troshechkin has done his job and it is now time for Ilya Kukharchuk to step up.
  • 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

Coach Sergey Yuran

PFK Sochi Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aleksandr Tochilin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Igor Gorbunov 2
Aleksey Sutormin 2
Dmitrii Rybchinskii 1
Nikita Kakkoev 1
Viktor Aleksandrov 1
Nikolai Kalinskiy 1
Ze Turbo 1
Nikita Burmistrov 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.