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FK Rubin Kazan vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2021-22
FK Rubin Kazan
0 – 1
Full Time
FK Nizhny Novgorod
Sat 2 Oct 2021 · 11:00 UTC Kazan Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 35' Alexey Kozlov

Overview

Match Preview

FK Rubin Kazan vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at Kazan Arena.

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

2
2
3
FK Rubin Kazan 7 games · Avg 2.3 goals FK Nizhny Novgorod
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-02 FK Rubin Kazan 0–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod

Recent Form

FK Rubin Kazan
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct FK Nizhny Novgorod H 0–1 L
26 Sep FK Dinamo Moskva A 0–2 L
20 Sep FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg H 1–3 L
13 Sep FK Ural H 4–0 W
27 Aug FK Krasnodar A 0–2 L
22 Aug FK Khimki A 1–1 D
FK Nizhny Novgorod
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct FK Rubin Kazan A 1–0 W
27 Sep PFC CSKA Moskva H 0–2 L
19 Sep PFK Arsenal Tula H 2–3 L
12 Sep FK Dinamo Moskva A 2–1 W
27 Aug FK Khimki A 1–1 D
22 Aug FK Rostov H 1–2 L

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
FK Rubin Kazan this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FK Rubin Kazan
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FK Rubin Kazan
Anderson Arroyo 3 G 1 A
Jacques Siwe 3 G
Bogdan Jocic 1 G
Aleksandar Jukic 1 G
Ilya Rozhkov 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FK Rubin Kazan and FK Nizhny Novgorod get this one started.
  • 5' FK Nizhny Novgorod fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Rubin Kazan and FK Nizhny Novgorod are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 28' Time for substitution for FK Rubin Kazan. Ilya Samoshnikov is replaced by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
  • 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 35' That is a Yellow card for FK Nizhny Novgorod. Alexey Kozlov will be fuming at that decision.
  • 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Rubin Kazan must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 46' FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bekim Balaj is hanging Richie Ennin on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Rubin Kazan side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 53' Igor Gorbunov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pavel Mogilevets at the 53 minute mark.
  • 58' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 61' A stunning finish from Nikolai Kalinskii — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 62' Another substitution for FK Rubin Kazan to replace Soltmurad Bakaev by Dorde Despotovic on 62 minute.
  • 66' Lucas Masoero is replacing Iliya Berkovskiy for the FK Nizhny Novgorod side.
  • 71' Georgii Zotov has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 73' Daniil Penchikov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev on 73 minute.
  • 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 83' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 88' Another change for FK Rubin Kazan made on 88 minute. Konstantin Nizhegorodov leaves to be changed by Ivan Ignatjev.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FK Nizhny Novgorod to claim maximum points.

Lineups

FK Rubin Kazan Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonid Slutsky

FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aleksandr Kerzhakov

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Aleksandr Zotov 2
Vyacheslav Grulev 2
Valentin Vada 1
Mirlind Daku 1
Nikolai Kalinskii 1
Dmitriy Kabutov 1
Nikita Kakkoev 1
Ze Turbo 1

Head to Head

2021-10-02 FK Rubin Kazan 0–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod

FK Rubin Kazan Form

2021-10-02 FK Rubin Kazan 0–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2021-09-26 FK Dinamo Moskva 2–0 FK Rubin Kazan L 2021-09-20 FK Rubin Kazan 1–3 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg L 2021-09-13 FK Rubin Kazan 4–0 FK Ural W 2021-08-27 FK Krasnodar 2–0 FK Rubin Kazan L 2021-08-22 FK Khimki 1–1 FK Rubin Kazan D

FK Nizhny Novgorod Form

2021-10-02 FK Rubin Kazan 0–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod W 2021-09-27 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–2 PFC CSKA Moskva L 2021-09-19 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2–3 PFK Arsenal Tula L 2021-09-12 FK Dinamo Moskva 1–2 FK Nizhny Novgorod W 2021-08-27 FK Khimki 1–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod D 2021-08-22 FK Nizhny Novgorod 1–2 FK Rostov L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.96 FK Rubin Kazan xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for: FK Nizhny Novgorod or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Rubin Kazan30% Draw32% FK Nizhny Novgorod38%
Actual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

FK Rubin Kazan or Draw
62%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
70%
FK Rubin Kazan or FK Nizhny Novgorod
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FK Rubin Kazan20% Draw53% FK Nizhny Novgorod27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.9%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2%

Asian Handicap — FK Rubin Kazan

Handicap FK Rubin Kazan covers Push FK Nizhny Novgorod covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 22% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

FK Rubin Kazan keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

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