PFK Sochi vs FK Nizhny Novgorod, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Fisht Olympic Stadium that hosts another battle between PFK Sochi and FK Nizhny Novgorod.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both PFK Sochi and FK Nizhny Novgorod are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 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' It looks surprising PFK Sochi does not make any changes. Artyom Makarchuk has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vladimir Fedotov might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' Nikolai Kalinskii, a Russia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' It’s high time Aleksandr Kerzhakov made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Richie Ennin on 45.
- 45' The PFK Sochi bench stirs into life. Joaozinho is withdrawn and Nikita Burmistrov gets his opportunity.
- 48' The referee has no hesitation. Richie Ennin is booked for FK Nizhny Novgorod — Red card on 48.
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. PFK Sochi and FK Nizhny Novgorod are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' FK Nizhny Novgorod have won 135 goals from 149 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' A moment of madness from Artur Yusupov on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. PFK Sochi will be frustrated.
- 66' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 73' Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dmitrii Stotskii at the 73 minute mark.
- 76' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev.
- 77' Controversy at the stadium! Ibrokhimhalil Yoldoshev argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PFK Sochi side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 83' Ivan Miladinovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nikita Kakkoev at the 83 minute mark.
- 84' Akos Kecskes is replacing Alexey Kozlov for the FK Nizhny Novgorod side.
- 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Vladimir Fedotov will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' It’s a booking for FK Nizhny Novgorod player. Nikita Goylo gets a Yellow card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
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 |
| Nikita Kakkoev | 1 |
| Viktor Aleksandrov | 1 |
| Nikolai Kalinskiy | 1 |
| Ze Turbo | 1 |
| Nikita Burmistrov | 1 |
| Marcelo Alves | 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
1.05
PFK Sochi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
FK Nizhny Novgorod xG
I would bet for:
PFK Sochi or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
PFK Sochi or Draw
72%
Draw or FK Nizhny Novgorod
59%
PFK Sochi or FK Nizhny Novgorod
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.9%
0 – 1
11.4%
2 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
2.5%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — PFK Sochi
| Handicap | PFK Sochi covers | Push | FK Nizhny Novgorod covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 19% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
PFK Sochi keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
FK Nizhny Novgorod keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.