PFC CSKA Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PFC CSKA Moskva vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at VEB Arena.
- PFC CSKA Moskva 30 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
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
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 |
Season Stats
| PFC CSKA Moskva | FK Nizhny Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #15 |
| 51 | Points | 23 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 15 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 6 / 5 / 19 |
| 44 | Scored | 26 |
| 33 | Conceded | 50 |
| +11 | GD | -24 |
| 1.70 | PPG | 0.77 |
| 50% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
PFC CSKA Moskva are 5th (51 pts). FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. PFC CSKA Moskva kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The travelling FK Nizhny Novgorod supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' FK Nizhny Novgorod is showing some good football. However, FK Nizhny Novgorod are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Masoero, as he is very good at scoring at VEB Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 31' The referee calls foul for Lars Olden Larsen. He receives a Yellow card.
- 33' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lars Olden Larsen.
- 38' The referee calls foul for Akos Kecskes. He receives a Yellow card.
- 39' A meaty challenge results in booking for Akos Kecskes on 39.
- 42' The referee has no hesitation. Akos Kecskes is booked for FK Nizhny Novgorod — Red card on 42.
- 44' Jorge Carrascal was booked on 44.
- 45' Time for substitution for FK Nizhny Novgorod. Milson is replaced by Lucas Masoero.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jorge Carrascal.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Baktiyor Zainutdinov. He replaces Alan Dzagoev on 46 minute.
- 51' Kirill Gotsuk has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 149 appearances.
- 56' Bruno Fuchs makes way for Chidera Ejuke at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFC CSKA Moskva.
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Vladislav Yakovlev. He replaces Jesus Medina on 57 minute.
- 60' PFC CSKA Moskva receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 60.
- 61' Yusuf Yazici is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
- 66' 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.
- 71' Dmitrii Stotskii has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 74' FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Iliya Berkovskiy is hanging Richie Ennin on the field on 74 minute.
- 75' Ilzat Akhmetov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jorge Carrascal on 75 minute.
- 80' It looks surprising PFC CSKA Moskva does not make any changes. Milson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 85' Kirill Nababkin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mario Fernandes on 85 minute.
- 88' PFC CSKA Moskva ring the changes. Mario Fernandes has done his job and it is now time for Kirill Nababkin to step up.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Denis Tkachuk. He replaces Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev on 89 minute.
- 90' The crowd applauds Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev as he leaves the pitch. Denis Tkachuk steps in for FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. PFC CSKA Moskva take all three points.
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 |
| Tamerlan Musaev | 2 |
| Ilzat Akhmetov | 2 |
| Victor Davila | 2 |
| Dmitriy Stotskiy | 2 |
| Fedor Chalov | 2 |
| Timur Suleimanov | 2 |
| Danila Kozlov | 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
3 / 4
1.9
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.55
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for:
PFC CSKA Moskva to win 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
PFC CSKA Moskva or Draw
88%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
34%
PFC CSKA Moskva or FK Nizhny Novgorod
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
15.2%
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 1
9.5%
3 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
3 – 1
5.4%
4 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 1
2.7%
1 – 2
2.3%
2 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — PFC CSKA Moskva
| Handicap | PFC CSKA Moskva covers | Push | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 21% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 26% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
58%
✓
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.