PFC CSKA Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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PFC CSKA Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at VEB Arena.
- PFC CSKA Moskva 9 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Nov | FK Khimki | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Nov | PFK Sochi | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Oct | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Feb | FK Ural | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Nov | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–5 | L |
| 07 Nov | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Oct | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
PFC CSKA Moskva
0-15
3/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
PFC CSKA Moskva
| Ivan Oblyakov | 4 G | |
| Luciano Gondou | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kirill Glebov | 1 G | 1 A |
| Eduardo Anderson | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against PFC CSKA Moskva and FK Nizhny Novgorod has kicked off!
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Russia international Ivan Oblyakov has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Aleksandr Kerzhakov might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PFC CSKA Moskva side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 31' Poor challenge from Lars Olden Larsen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 33' Poor challenge from Lars Olden Larsen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Akos Kecskes argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 39' FK Nizhny Novgorod player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 42' It’s gonna be a Red card for Akos Kecskes.
- 44' Jorge Carrascal is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
- 45' Milson makes way for Lucas Masoero at the 45 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 45' The referee shows PFC CSKA Moskva player a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' Baktiyor Zainutdinov is replacing Alan Dzagoev for the PFC CSKA Moskva side.
- 51' PFC CSKA Moskva currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' Bruno Fuchs makes way for Chidera Ejuke at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFC CSKA Moskva.
- 57' Another change for PFC CSKA Moskva made on 57 minute. Jesus Medina leaves to be changed by Vladislav Yakovlev.
- 60' Yusuf Yazici picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' Controversy at the stadium! Yusuf Yazici argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 66' PFC CSKA Moskva have won 409 goals from 399 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. PFC CSKA Moskva and FK Nizhny Novgorod are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' It is a substitution in FK Nizhny Novgorod team. Richie Ennin is replaced by Iliya Berkovskiy on 74 minute.
- 75' Ilzat Akhmetov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jorge Carrascal at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. PFC CSKA Moskva needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 85' Kirill Nababkin gets the nod from PFC CSKA Moskva. He replaces Mario Fernandes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Kirill Nababkin. He replaces Mario Fernandes on 88 minute.
- 89' Denis Tkachuk is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev at the 89 minute mark.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Denis Tkachuk. He replaces Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — PFC CSKA Moskva 1-0 FK Nizhny Novgorod. Honours even.
Lineups
PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 97
- 10
- 2
- 35
- 98
- 29
- 78
- 28
- 8
-
3
Bruno Fuchs ↓ Chidera Ejuke 57'
Bench
- 23
- 42
-
14
Kirill Nababkin ↑ 85'
-
7
Ilzat Akhmetov ↑ 75'
-
19
Baktiyor Zainutdinov ↑ 46'
-
11
Chidera Ejuke ↑ 57'
- 49
- 6
-
46
Vladislav Yakovlev ↑ 57'
- 45
Coach
Aleksey Berezutski
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- 89
- 25
-
7
Richie Ennin ↓ Iliya Berkovskiy 74'
- 78
- 4
- 24
-
27
Milson ↓ Lucas Masoero 45'
- 14
- 6
- 10
Bench
- 44
-
31
Denis Tkachuk ↑ 89'
- 22
- 23
- 1
- 15
- 17
-
5
Lucas Masoero ↑ 45'
- 37
-
88
Iliya Berkovskiy ↑ 74'
Coach
Aleksandr Kerzhakov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Oblyakov | 3 |
| Fedor Chalov | 2 |
| Timur Suleimanov | 2 |
| Tamerlan Musaev | 2 |
| Ilzat Akhmetov | 2 |
| Victor Davila | 2 |
| Dmitriy Stotskiy | 2 |
| Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldashev | 1 |
Head to Head
PFC CSKA Moskva Form
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
2022-03-05
PFC CSKA Moskva
1–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
2022-02-26
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–0
FK Ural
W
2021-11-28
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–0
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
D
2021-11-19
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
5–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
2021-11-07
RFK Akhmat Grozny
3–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
2021-10-30
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.44
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
PFC CSKA Moskva or Draw
82%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
45%
PFC CSKA Moskva or FK Nizhny Novgorod
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
11.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2%
Asian Handicap — PFC CSKA Moskva
| Handicap | PFC CSKA Moskva covers | Push | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 26% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.