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Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik Prediction, H2H & Stats

Russia: First League · Regular Season - 5
Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod

1st in table
WWWWW
Full time
5:1
HT 3 - 0
FK Neftekhimik

FK Neftekhimik

17th in table
LLLDL
7' V. Grulev
9' V. Grulev
21' V. Grulev
48' G. Popolitov
59' Ivan Pyatkin
67' Y. Gudkov
83' Vladislav Sarvelyi
88' E. Mukba
Saturday, 8 August 2026
Sovcombank Arena, Nizhny Novgorod
Y. Matveev

Head to head

Last 4 meetings
4games
1Nizhny Novgorod wins
1Draws
2FK Neftekhimik wins
1.3Goals per game
25%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
25 Nov 2020First League FK Neftekhimik 0 - 1 Nizhny Novgorod
16 Aug 2020First League Nizhny Novgorod 0 - 1 FK Neftekhimik
27 Oct 2019First League Nizhny Novgorod 0 - 1 FK Neftekhimik
13 Jul 2019First League FK Neftekhimik 1 - 1 Nizhny Novgorod

First League table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 Nizhny Novgorod 161411 48:15 +33 43 WWWWW
2 FC Sochi 161024 26:17 +9 32 LWWWD
3 Ural 16943 27:11 +16 31 WWLLW
4 Torpedo Moskva 16853 28:13 +15 29 DDWWD
5 Spartak Kostroma 16844 22:16 +6 28 DLWLL
6 Veles 17845 21:20 +1 28 DLDWL
7 Shinnik Yaroslavl 16583 20:17 +3 23 LWDWD
8 FC UFA 16574 18:15 +3 22 DLWLD
9 Volga Ulyanovsk 17647 22:23 -1 22 DWWDW
10 Rotor Volgograd 16556 23:18 +5 20 DDLDW
11 Arsenal Tula 16547 19:33 -14 19 LWLWL
12 Chelyabinsk 16538 21:26 -5 18 WLLWD
13 Leningradets 16457 15:26 -11 17 WDLLW
14 KAMAZ 16358 20:28 -8 14 DLWDW
15 Enisey 16358 16:33 -17 14 LLLLD
16 Ska-khabarovsk 16349 20:28 -8 13 WWLDD
17 FK Neftekhimik 164111 11:24 -13 13 LDLLL
18 Tekstilshchik 16259 12:26 -14 11 DLWLL

Recent form

10 W 0 D 0 L in the last 10
30 Oct 2026First League Nizhny Novgorod 4 - 0 Arsenal Tula W
24 Oct 2026First League FC UFA 0 - 1 Nizhny Novgorod W
18 Oct 2026First League Ural 1 - 2 Nizhny Novgorod W
14 Oct 2026Cup Nizhny Novgorod 4 - 0 Shinnik Yaroslavl W
10 Oct 2026First League Nizhny Novgorod 5 - 0 Enisey W
27 Sep 2026Friendlies Clubs CSKA Moscow 1 - 3 Nizhny Novgorod W
17 Sep 2026First League Nizhny Novgorod 6 - 0 Leningradets W
13 Sep 2026First League Torpedo Moskva 1 - 2 Nizhny Novgorod W
09 Sep 2026Cup Dinamo Stavropol 1 - 2 Nizhny Novgorod W
05 Sep 2026First League FC Sochi 0 - 1 Nizhny Novgorod W
2 W 2 D 6 L in the last 10
31 Oct 2026First League FK Neftekhimik 0 - 2 Ska-khabarovsk L
25 Oct 2026First League FK Neftekhimik 1 - 1 Leningradets D
17 Oct 2026First League KAMAZ 2 - 1 FK Neftekhimik L
09 Oct 2026First League FK Neftekhimik 2 - 4 Chelyabinsk L
18 Sep 2026First League FK Neftekhimik 0 - 1 Ural L
14 Sep 2026First League Spartak Kostroma 1 - 0 FK Neftekhimik L
09 Sep 2026Cup Chertanovo Moscow 1 - 1 FK Neftekhimik D
05 Sep 2026First League Enisey 0 - 2 FK Neftekhimik W
28 Aug 2026First League FK Neftekhimik 0 - 1 FC UFA L
24 Aug 2026First League Rotor Volgograd 0 - 1 FK Neftekhimik W

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Nizhny Novgorod Draw FK Neftekhimik
Value spotted: Nizhny Novgorod win at 1.55 (model 71% vs market 62%)

Most likely scores

2-0 12.6%
1-0 11.2%
3-0 9.5%
2-1 9.5%
1-1 8.4%
3-1 7.1%

Expected goals: 2.25 Nizhny Novgorod · 0.75 FK Neftekhimik

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals80%
Over 2.5 goals57%
Over 3.5 goals35%
Both teams score47%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
67%
Form
33%
85%
Attack
15%
43%
Defence
57%
81%
Goal model
19%
36%
Head to head
64%
40%
Goals
60%
58%
Overall
41%

Season numbers

First League 2026

When the goals come

1
0-15'
1
1
16-30'
0
6
31-45'
0
1
46-60'
1
1
61-75'
0
1
76-90'
0
0
0-15'
0
0
16-30'
0
3
31-45'
1
0
46-60'
1
0
61-75'
0
1
76-90'
1
Nizhny Novgorod FK Neftekhimik

Side by side

Nizhny Novgorod FK Neftekhimik
4 Played 4
4 Won 2
0 Drawn 0
0 Lost 2
2.8 Goals scored per game 0.5
1 Goals conceded per game 0.8
3.5 / 2 Scored per game (home / away) 0.5 / 0.5
1 Clean sheets 2
0 Failed to score 2
4 Longest winning run 1
3-0 Biggest win 1-0
- Biggest defeat 0-1
2/2 Penalties scored 0/1

Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik: preview and prediction

Nizhny Novgorod host FK Neftekhimik in the Russia First League (Regular Season - 5) on Saturday, 8th August 2026 at 15:00 at Sovcombank Arena, Nizhny Novgorod. Nizhny Novgorod sit 1st in the table and FK Neftekhimik 17th.

Nizhny Novgorod are flying, with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-W-W-W). FK Neftekhimik are struggling, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-L-D-L).

In the last 4 meetings, Nizhny Novgorod won 1, FK Neftekhimik won 2 and 1 ended level. These games average 1.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% and over 2.5 goals in 0%.

Our goal model expects about 2.25 goals for Nizhny Novgorod and 0.75 for FK Neftekhimik. It gives Nizhny Novgorod the edge (71% home win, 18% draw, 11% away win), 57% for over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-0.

Our pick was Home Win at odds of 1.55. We also like BTTS Yes.

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Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik FAQs

What is the best prediction for Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?

Our top tip is Home Win: Home Win (1.55 odds).

Who will win Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?

Nizhny Novgorod are favourites: our model gives Nizhny Novgorod 71%, the draw 18% and FK Neftekhimik 11%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 47% chance in our model, and it happened in 25% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 3 goals in total, with a 57% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?

Kick-off is on Saturday, 8th August 2026 at 15:00 at Sovcombank Arena, Nizhny Novgorod.

Who is the referee?

Y. Matveev is in charge of this game.