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FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2024-25
FK Spartak Moskva
3 – 0
Full Time
FK Nizhny Novgorod
Sat 7 Dec 2024 · 11:00 UTC Otkrytie Arena 14,315 HT 45' · FT 45'
Theo Bongonda 53' 1–0
Manfred Ugalde 62' 2–0
Ezequiel Barco 64' 3–0
Y 33' Vladislav Karapuzov
Y 90' Danila Vedernikov

Overview

Match Preview

FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at Otkrytie Arena.

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

6
3
1
FK Spartak Moskva 10 games · Avg 2.1 goals FK Nizhny Novgorod
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-07 FK Spartak Moskva 3–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2024-10-27 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–2 FK Spartak Moskva 2024-05-05 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–0 FK Spartak Moskva 2023-10-22 FK Spartak Moskva 2–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2023-05-28 FK Spartak Moskva 0–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod

Recent Form

FK Spartak Moskva
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec FK Nizhny Novgorod H 3–0 W
01 Dec FK Krasnodar A 3–0 W
23 Nov FK Lokomotiv Moskva H 5–2 W
10 Nov FK Akron Tolyatti H 4–0 W
02 Nov PFC CSKA Moskva A 2–0 W
27 Oct FK Nizhny Novgorod A 2–0 W
FK Nizhny Novgorod
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec FK Spartak Moskva A 0–3 L
30 Nov FK Rostov A 0–4 L
24 Nov FK Dinamo Makhachkala H 0–0 D
09 Nov FK Dinamo Moskva A 1–3 L
03 Nov RFK Akhmat Grozny A 2–0 W
27 Oct FK Spartak Moskva H 0–2 L

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
44% Clean Sheets
FK Spartak Moskva this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FK Spartak Moskva
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/1
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FK Spartak Moskva
Manfred Ugalde 6 G
Mirlind Daku 5 G 1 A
Pablo Solari 3 G 1 A
Danil Prutsev 3 G
Ezequiel Barco 2 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Ognjen Ozegovic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 249 appearances.
  • 15' FK Spartak Moskva 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.
  • 20' FK Spartak Moskva is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' FK Spartak Moskva currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dejan Stanković might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 33' Vladislav Karapuzov is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
  • 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Viktor Goncharenko will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 48' 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 Christopher Martins suffering a number of foals already.
  • 53' What composure from Theo Bongonda! The Congo DR international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 58' Another change for FK Nizhny Novgorod made on 58 minute. Aleksandr Troshechkin leaves to be changed by Anton Mukhin.
  • 62' Manfred Ugalde doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 64' What a moment for Ezequiel Barco! That strike on 64 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Vladislav Karapuzov as he leaves the pitch. Ze Turbo steps in for FK Nizhny Novgorod.
  • 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 75' Another change for FK Spartak Moskva made on 75 minute. Christopher Martins leaves to be changed by Danil Prutsev.
  • 80' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Spartak Moskva must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Ricardo Mangas. He replaces Oleg Reabciuk on 83 minute.
  • 85' Artem Chistyakov is replacing Maksim Shnaptsev for the FK Nizhny Novgorod side.
  • 88' FK Spartak Moskva manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nikita Chernov is hanging Srdan Babic on the field on 88 minute.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Danila Vedernikov argues furiously but the card stands.
  • Another three points for FK Spartak Moskva.

Lineups

FK Spartak Moskva Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dejan Stanković

FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Viktor Goncharenko

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Quincy Promes 3
Theo Bongonda 2
Christopher Martins 2
Shamar Nicholson 2
Mamadou Maiga 2
Ezequiel Barco 2
Adrian Balboa 1
Ezequiel Ponce 1

Head to Head

2024-12-07 FK Spartak Moskva 3–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2024-10-27 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–2 FK Spartak Moskva 2024-05-05 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–0 FK Spartak Moskva 2023-10-22 FK Spartak Moskva 2–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod 2023-05-28 FK Spartak Moskva 0–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod

FK Spartak Moskva Form

2024-12-07 FK Spartak Moskva 3–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod W 2024-12-01 FK Krasnodar 0–3 FK Spartak Moskva W 2024-11-23 FK Spartak Moskva 5–2 FK Lokomotiv Moskva W 2024-11-10 FK Spartak Moskva 4–0 FK Akron Tolyatti W 2024-11-02 PFC CSKA Moskva 0–2 FK Spartak Moskva W 2024-10-27 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–2 FK Spartak Moskva W

FK Nizhny Novgorod Form

2024-12-07 FK Spartak Moskva 3–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2024-11-30 FK Rostov 4–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2024-11-24 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–0 FK Dinamo Makhachkala D 2024-11-09 FK Dinamo Moskva 3–1 FK Nizhny Novgorod L 2024-11-03 RFK Akhmat Grozny 0–2 FK Nizhny Novgorod W 2024-10-27 FK Nizhny Novgorod 0–2 FK Spartak Moskva L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.99 FK Spartak Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72 FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for: FK Spartak Moskva to win 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Spartak Moskva67% Draw21% FK Nizhny Novgorod12%
Actual: FK Spartak Moskva win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

FK Spartak Moskva or Draw
88%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
33%
FK Spartak Moskva or FK Nizhny Novgorod
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FK Spartak Moskva46% Draw43% FK Nizhny Novgorod11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.1%
4 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — FK Spartak Moskva

Handicap FK Spartak Moskva covers Push FK Nizhny Novgorod covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 20% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 24% 34%
-0.5 66% — 34%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 8% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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