PFK Sochi vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PFK Sochi vs FK Nizhny Novgorod — RFPL at Fisht Olympic Stadium.
- PFK Sochi 30 games · 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 6–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Apr | FK Ufa | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | PFK Sochi | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 May | PFK Arsenal Tula | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | FK Khimki | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Apr | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| PFK Sochi | FK Nizhny Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #15 |
| 22 | Points | 23 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 6 / 4 / 20 | W / D / L | 6 / 5 / 19 |
| 29 | Scored | 26 |
| 60 | Conceded | 50 |
| -31 | GD | -24 |
| 0.73 | PPG | 0.77 |
| 20% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
PFK Sochi are 16th (22 pts). FK Nizhny Novgorod are 15th (23 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: PFK Sochi gets underway.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. PFK Sochi and FK Nizhny Novgorod are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. PFK Sochi must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' FK Nizhny Novgorod fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' FK Nizhny Novgorod has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 30' Ibragim Tsallagov needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 35' FK Nizhny Novgorod 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.
- 40' FK Nizhny Novgorod are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Richie Ennin. He receives a Yellow card.
- 45' The crowd applauds Joaozinho as he leaves the pitch. Nikita Burmistrov steps in for PFK Sochi.
- 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Richie Ennin on 48 minutes.
- 53' A quiet spell here at Fisht Olympic Stadium. FK Nizhny Novgorod seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 58' FK Nizhny Novgorod looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 61' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Artur Yusupov on 61 minutes.
- 66' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 71' Christian Noboa has been relatively quiet despite scoring 42 goals in his last 394 appearances.
- 73' Time for substitution for FK Nizhny Novgorod. Dmitrii Stotskii is replaced by Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev on 77 minutes.
- 82' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Aleksandr Kerzhakov will be considering his options from the bench.
- 83' FK Nizhny Novgorod make a change. Nikita Kakkoev trudges off to be replaced by Ivan Miladinovic on 83 minutes.
- 84' FK Nizhny Novgorod manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Akos Kecskes is hanging Alexey Kozlov on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 90' Nikita Goylo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
PFK Sochi Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 3
- 6
- 34
- 16
- 1
-
22
Joaozinho ↓ Nikita Burmistrov 45'
- 15
- 13
- 5
-
17
Artyom Makarchuk ↓ Kirill Zaika 73'
Bench
- 19
- 35
-
9
Georgii Melkadze ↑ 73'
- 12
- 20
-
27
Kirill Zaika ↑ 73'
-
18
Nikita Burmistrov ↑ 45'
Coach
Vladimir Fedotov
FK Nizhny Novgorod Lineups
Starting XI
- 89
- 7
- 22
- 78
- 5
- 93
- 24
- 37
- 14
-
34
Alexey Kozlov ↓ Akos Kecskes 84'
- 13
Bench
- 25
- 31
- 23
- 1
-
15
Ivan Miladinovic ↑ 83'
-
4
Akos Kecskes ↑ 84'
- 27
- 88
-
6
Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev ↑ 73'
- 2
- 77
Coach
Aleksandr Kerzhakov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Igor Gorbunov | 2 |
| Aleksey Sutormin | 2 |
| Ze Turbo | 1 |
| Nikita Burmistrov | 1 |
| Marcelo Alves | 1 |
| Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev | 1 |
| Kirill Kravtsov | 1 |
| Artur Yusupov | 1 |
Head to Head
PFK Sochi Form
FK Nizhny Novgorod Form
2022-05-13
PFK Sochi
0–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
2022-05-07
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–1
RFK Akhmat Grozny
L
2022-05-02
PFK Arsenal Tula
2–2
FK Nizhny Novgorod
D
2022-04-23
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
2–1
FK Nizhny Novgorod
L
2022-04-17
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–0
FK Khimki
D
2022-04-09
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–1
FK Dinamo Moskva
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14
PFK Sochi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for:
PFK Sochi or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
PFK Sochi or Draw
71%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
59%
PFK Sochi or FK Nizhny Novgorod
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — PFK Sochi
| Handicap | PFK Sochi covers | Push | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.