FK Nizjni Novgorod vs CSKA Moskva Prediction, Preview and Stats

Russia flag 2025/2026 Premier League, Russia
Nizhny Novgorod Stadium Mon, 11 May - 12:15 PM
Premier League
FK Nizjni Novgorod FK Nizjni Novgorod
Versus
CSKA Moskva CSKA Moskva
KICKOFF : Mon, 11 May - 12:15 PM
Round 29 Regular Season

CONTEXT

FK Nizjni Novgorod faces a daunting task hosting CSKA Moskva at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in the Russian Premier League's 2025/2026 regular season. Struggling in 15th place, the home side confronts opponents firmly entrenched at 6th, with CSKA holding a commanding power score of 69.67 to Nizjni's 50.82—a 18.9-point gap signaling clear superiority. Form metrics further tilt the scales, as CSKA boasts 12.06 against the hosts' 5.61, reflecting consistent momentum. No specific last outings are noted, yet league positions underscore CSKA's edge in squad depth and consistency. Set piece evaluations lack xG data, depending on low-confidence proxies that limit insights into dead-ball threats. Nizjni must harness home atmosphere for resilience, while CSKA aims to impose their structural dominance early. This fixture tests survival instincts versus title aspirations.

TL;DR

  • Structural: CSKA Moskva enjoys an 18.9-point power advantage over FK Nizjni Novgorod.
  • Form: CSKA Moskva's form score of 12.06 outpaces FK Nizjni Novgorod's 5.61.
  • Squad: FK Nizjni Novgorod sits 15th in the league, trailing CSKA Moskva in 6th place.
  • Efficiency: No efficiency data is available for either team.
  • Transition: Transition metrics remain unavailable in the provided analysis.
  • Set pieces: Set piece stats rely on low-confidence proxies without xG for both squads.
  • xVariable: xG data unavailable, with proxies used at low confidence for set pieces.
  • Market: Baseline split: FK Nizjni Novgorod 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | CSKA Moskva 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
FK Nizjni Novgorod V. Garanin
V. Garanin
VS
CSKA Moskva CSKA Moskva
CSKA Moskva
1.08
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.92
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Akhmat Grozny Rank: 59 L
Spartak Moskva Rank: 72 L
Orenburg Rank: 52 L
Dinamo Moskva Rank: 70 D
Baltika Kaliningrad Rank: 65 D
Rostov Rank: 60 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Zenit Rank: 80 L
Rubin Kazan Rank: 62 D
Rostov Rank: 60 D
Krylya Sovetov Rank: 54 D
Sochi Rank: 47 L
Akron Rank: 55 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 7
7
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home FK Nizjni Novgorod
0%
Draw
0%
Away CSKA Moskva
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
50.82
69.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FK Nizjni Novgorod
CSKA Moskva
Power Score
50.82
69.67
League Position
15
6
Global Rank
760
212

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
FK Nizjni Novgorod — Opponent-weighted form score
CSKA Moskva — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FK Nizjni Novgorod CSKA Moskva

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 9 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FK Nizjni Novgorod FK Nizjni Novgorod Home
9 matches
CSKA Moskva CSKA Moskva Away
Match Record
1
Wins
7
1
Draws
1
7
Losses
1
Goals
7
Goals Scored
21
21
Goals Conceded
7
-14
Goal Difference
+14

Data last updated: 2026-05-06T02:02:30+00:00

General Information

Date & Time :
May 11, 2026, 12:15 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Premier League, Russia · Round 29 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Nizhny Novgorod Stadium
Capacity :
35000
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

30
Nikita Medvedev
Nikita Medvedev Goalkeeper
1
Vadim Lukjanov
Vadim Lukjanov Goalkeeper
51
Egor Koshkin
Egor Koshkin Goalkeeper
15
Aleksandr Ektov
Aleksandr Ektov Defender
25
Sven Karič
Sven Karič Defender
22
Nikita Kakkoev
Nikita Kakkoev Defender
23
Juan Camilo Castillo Andrade
Juan Camilo Castillo Andrade Defender
2
Viktor Aleksandrov
Viktor Aleksandrov Defender
32
Vadim Pigas
Vadim Pigas Defender
4
Ilya Kirsh
Ilya Kirsh Defender
24
Edgardo Fariña
Edgardo Fariña Defender
3
Yuri Koledin
Yuri Koledin Defender
16
Yaroslav Krashevskiy
Yaroslav Krashevskiy Defender
70
Maksim Shnaptsev
Maksim Shnaptsev Defender
78
Nikolay Kalinsky
Nikolay Kalinsky Midfielder
29
Luka Vešner Tičić
Luka Vešner Tičić Midfielder
19
Nikita Ermakov
Nikita Ermakov Midfielder
8
Mamadou Maiga
Mamadou Maiga Midfielder
6
Alex Opoku Sarfo
Alex Opoku Sarfo Midfielder
17
Egor Smelov
Egor Smelov Midfielder
77
Andrey Ivlev
Andrey Ivlev Midfielder
69
Artem Sidorenko
Artem Sidorenko Midfielder
10
Adrián Martín Balboa Camacho
Adrián Martín Balboa Camacho Attacker
27
Vyacheslav Grulev
Vyacheslav Grulev Attacker
88
Daniil Lesovoy
Daniil Lesovoy Attacker
40
Olakunle Junior Olusegun
Olakunle Junior Olusegun Attacker
21
Renaldo Showayne Cephas
Renaldo Showayne Cephas Attacker
—
Stanislav Lapinskiy
Stanislav Lapinskiy Attacker
14
Matvey Urvantsev
Matvey Urvantsev Attacker

Squad ▼

35
Igor Akinfeev
Igor Akinfeev Goalkeeper
49
Vladislav Torop
Vladislav Torop Goalkeeper
99
Nikolay Barovskiy
Nikolay Barovskiy Goalkeeper
85
Egor Besaev
Egor Besaev Goalkeeper
22
Milan Gajić
Milan Gajić Defender
2
Matheus Reis de Lima
Matheus Reis de Lima Defender
27
Moisés Roberto Barbosa
Moisés Roberto Barbosa Defender
4
João Victor Da Silva Marcelino
João Victor Da Silva Marcelino Defender
24
Ramiro Sebastián Di Luciano
Ramiro Sebastián Di Luciano Defender
90
Matvey Lukun
Matvey Lukun Defender
79
Kirill Danilov
Kirill Danilov Defender
6
Dmitriy Barinov
Dmitriy Barinov Midfielder
10
Ivan Oblyakov
Ivan Oblyakov Midfielder
3
Danil Krugovoi
Danil Krugovoi Midfielder
18
Danila Kozlov
Danila Kozlov Midfielder
20
Matija Popović
Matija Popović Midfielder
31
Matvey Kislyak
Matvey Kislyak Midfielder
52
Artem Bandikyan
Artem Bandikyan Midfielder
7
Matheus Alves Nascimento
Matheus Alves Nascimento Midfielder
19
Daniel Felipe Ruiz Rivera
Daniel Felipe Ruiz Rivera Attacker
11
Tamerlan Musaev
Tamerlan Musaev Attacker
9
Luciano Emilio Gondou Zanelli
Luciano Emilio Gondou Zanelli Attacker
17
Kirill Glebov
Kirill Glebov Attacker
14
Egor Ushakov
Egor Ushakov Attacker
37
Henrique Fabiano do Carmo
Henrique Fabiano do Carmo Attacker
97
Maksim Voronov
Maksim Voronov Attacker

CONCLUSION

CSKA Moskva enters as the standout force, leveraging a substantial power edge and superior form to challenge FK Nizjni Novgorod's home fortress. The hosts' 15th-place perch demands a gritty display, yet CSKA's 6th ranking and 69.67 power score suggest control from kickoff. Absent detailed efficiency or transition figures, reliance falls on proven disparities in standings and momentum. Nizjni may disrupt through crowd energy, but CSKA's quality positions them to navigate pressures effectively. This encounter promises intensity, with visitors poised to extend their advantage in the Premier League table.

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