FK Rubin Kazan vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Rubin Kazan vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at Kazan Arena.
- FK Rubin Kazan 14 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
30%
Clean Sheets
FK Rubin Kazan this season
FK Rubin Kazan this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rubin Kazan
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/3
76+
3/3
■ 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Kazan Arena!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' FK Rubin Kazan are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Nizhny Novgorod backline.
- 15' FK Rubin Kazan currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' The travelling FK Nizhny Novgorod supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Rubin Kazan in their trying to find a way past FK Nizhny Novgorod's compact .
- 28' Time for substitution for FK Rubin Kazan. Ilya Samoshnikov is replaced by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
- 33' The energy levels are beginning to show. Aleksandr Kerzhakov might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alexey Kozlov on 35 minutes.
- 40' 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.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Richie Ennin makes way for Bekim Balaj at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 53' Igor Gorbunov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pavel Mogilevets on 53 minute.
- 58' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' A stunning finish from Nikolai Kalinskii — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 62' Dorde Despotovic is replacing Soltmurad Bakaev for the FK Rubin Kazan side.
- 66' FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Masoero is hanging Iliya Berkovskiy on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' Another change for FK Nizhny Novgorod made on 73 minute. Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev leaves to be changed by Daniil Penchikov.
- 78' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Rubin Kazan that had 218 games and scored 219 goals.
- 83' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 88' Another substitution for FK Rubin Kazan to replace Konstantin Nizhegorodov by Ivan Ignatjev on 88 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FK Rubin Kazan.
Lineups
FK Rubin Kazan Lineups
Starting XI
- 99
- 6
- 14
- 22
- 31
- 11
- 7
- 10
- 77
- 97
- 3
Bench
- 20
- 1
- 8
-
19
Ivan Ignatjev ↑ 88'
-
9
Dorde Despotovic ↑ 62'
-
21
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ↑ 28'
- 84
- 24
- 54
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 25
- 31
-
7
Richie Ennin ↓ Bekim Balaj 46'
- 78
- 4
- 24
- 37
- 34
- 88
- 6
Bench
-
19
Bekim Balaj ↑ 46'
- 33
- 9
-
23
Daniil Penchikov ↑ 73'
- 1
- 41
-
17
Igor Gorbunov ↑ 53'
-
5
Lucas Masoero ↑ 66'
- 93
- 11
Coach
Aleksandr Kerzhakov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aleksandr Zotov | 2 |
| Vyacheslav Grulev | 2 |
| Mirlind Daku | 1 |
| Nikolai Kalinskii | 1 |
| Dmitriy Kabutov | 1 |
| Nikita Kakkoev | 1 |
| Ze Turbo | 1 |
| Ruslan Bezrukov | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Rubin Kazan Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: FK Nizhny Novgorod win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.