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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 30 68
2 FK Krasnodar 30 66
3 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 53
4 FK Spartak Moskva 30 52
5 PFC CSKA Moskva 30 51
6 FK Baltika Kaliningrad 30 46
7 FK Dinamo Moskva 30 45
8 FK Rubin Kazan 30 43
9 RFK Akhmat Grozny 30 37
10 FK Rostov 30 33
11 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 30 32
12 FK Orenburg 30 29
13 FK Akron Tolyatti 30 27
14 FK Dinamo Makhachkala 30 26
15 FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 23
16 PFK Sochi 30 22

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

Season Stats

FK Spartak Moskva FK Nizhny Novgorod
#4 Position #15
52 Points 23
30 Played 30
15 / 7 / 8 W / D / L 6 / 5 / 19
47 Scored 26
39 Conceded 50
+8 GD -24
1.73 PPG 0.77
50% Win % 20%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (52 pts). FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Otkrytie Arena!
  • 5' FK Spartak Moskva are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against FK Nizhny Novgorod's 5-3-2 shape.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dejan Stanković might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' FK Nizhny Novgorod come into this ranked 13 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christopher Martins made 445 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 33' It’s gonna be a card for Vladislav Karapuzov.
  • 38' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 43' It looks surprising FK Spartak Moskva does not make any changes. Valeriy Tsarukyan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 48' FK Nizhny Novgorod fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 53' Brilliant from the ! Theo Bongonda makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 53.
  • 58' The FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes a substitution. Aleksandr Troshechkin departs to be replaced by Anton Mukhin.
  • 62' Brilliant from the ! Manfred Ugalde makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 62.
  • 64' Goal! Ezequiel Barco scores his 44 goal in 287 matches.
  • 67' FK Nizhny Novgorod ring the changes. Vladislav Karapuzov has done his job and it is now time for Ze Turbo to step up.
  • 72' Marquinhos has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 5 cards already picked up this season.
  • 75' The whistle greets Christopher Martins as he departs to be replaced by Danil Prutsev.
  • 80' The 26-year-old Nail Umyarov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 83' A change in the FK Spartak Moskva ranks — Oleg Reabciuk exits the field as Ricardo Mangas enters on 83.
  • 85' The FK Nizhny Novgorod bench stirs into life. Maksim Shnaptsev is withdrawn and Artem Chistyakov gets his opportunity.
  • 88' Nikita Chernov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Srdan Babic at the 88 minute mark.
  • 90' That is a card for FK Nizhny Novgorod. Danila Vedernikov will be fuming at that decision.
  • The points are shared — FK Spartak Moskva 3-0 FK Nizhny Novgorod. Honours even.

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
Danil Prutsev 1
Kirill Gotsuk 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
2.53 FK Spartak Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62 FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for: FK Spartak Moskva to win 75% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Spartak Moskva75% Draw17% FK Nizhny Novgorod8%
Actual: FK Spartak Moskva win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

FK Spartak Moskva or Draw
92%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
25%
FK Spartak Moskva or FK Nizhny Novgorod
83%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FK Spartak Moskva57% Draw36% FK Nizhny Novgorod7%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.7%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 1
7.3%
4 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
5.7%
4 – 1
4.5%
5 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
2.5%
5 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — FK Spartak Moskva

Handicap FK Spartak Moskva covers Push FK Nizhny Novgorod covers
-2.5 34% — 66%
-2 34% 22% 44%
-1.5 56% — 44%
-1 56% 22% 22%
-0.5 78% — 22%
+0.5 94% — 6%
+1 94% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
54% ✓
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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