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 14 games · 26 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
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
33%
Clean Sheets
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
PFC CSKA Moskva
0-15
4/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
4/2
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
PFC CSKA Moskva
| Ivan Oblyakov | 7 G | 1 A |
| Luciano Gondou | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kirill Glebov | 3 G | 1 A |
| Eduardo Anderson | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at VEB Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Denis Tkachuk, as he is very good at scoring at VEB Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' PFC CSKA Moskva have won 421 goals from 406 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Nizhny Novgorod needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' FK Nizhny Novgorod started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' The travelling FK Nizhny Novgorod supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' Artur Nigmatullin has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 31' The referee has no hesitation. Lars Olden Larsen is booked for FK Nizhny Novgorod — Yellow card on 31.
- 33' It’s a booking for FK Nizhny Novgorod player. Lars Olden Larsen gets a Yellow card.
- 38' Poor challenge from Akos Kecskes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 39' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Akos Kecskes.
- 42' Akos Kecskes was booked on 42.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jorge Carrascal.
- 45' Lucas Masoero gets the nod from FK Nizhny Novgorod. He replaces Milson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 45' Jorge Carrascal catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 46' It is a substitution in PFC CSKA Moskva team. Alan Dzagoev is replaced by Baktiyor Zainutdinov on 46 minute.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' PFC CSKA Moskva make a change. Bruno Fuchs trudges off to be replaced by Chidera Ejuke on 56 minutes.
- 57' Vladislav Yakovlev is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jesus Medina at the 57 minute mark.
- 60' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Yusuf Yazici.
- 61' It’s a booking for PFC CSKA Moskva player. Yusuf Yazici gets a Yellow card.
- 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jaka Bijol made 406 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 71' The 40-year-old Igor Akinfeev has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 74' FK Nizhny Novgorod ring the changes. Richie Ennin has done his job and it is now time for Iliya Berkovskiy to step up.
- 75' PFC CSKA Moskva ring the changes. Jorge Carrascal has done his job and it is now time for Ilzat Akhmetov to step up.
- 80' It is a cagey affair so far. PFC CSKA Moskva in their trying to find a way past FK Nizhny Novgorod's compact .
- 85' Time for substitution for PFC CSKA Moskva. Mario Fernandes is replaced by Kirill Nababkin.
- 88' Kirill Nababkin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mario Fernandes at the 88 minute mark.
- 89' The FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes a substitution. Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev departs to be replaced by Denis Tkachuk.
- 90' A change in the FK Nizhny Novgorod ranks — Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev exits the field as Denis Tkachuk enters on 90.
- 1-0 the final result. FK Nizhny Novgorod will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Ilzat Akhmetov | 2 |
| Victor Davila | 2 |
| Dmitriy Stotskiy | 2 |
| Fedor Chalov | 2 |
| Timur Suleimanov | 2 |
| Tamerlan Musaev | 2 |
| Igor Diveev | 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.