FK Neftekhimik vs Nizhny Novgorod: prediction and stats
First LeagueRegular Season - 20Kick-off on November 28, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Neftekhimik, Nizhnekamsk
The Footlab model makes Nizhny Novgorod the favourite at 36%, against 29% for a draw and 35% for FK Neftekhimik. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win FK Neftekhimik vs Nizhny Novgorod?
A very open match: only 90 Elo points separate FK Neftekhimik (1,753) and Nizhny Novgorod (1,842).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FK Neftekhimik have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; Nizhny Novgorod have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Rotor Volgograd(away) | 1-0 | First League |
| Aug 20, 2026 | FC Sochi(home) | 1-2 | First League |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Shinnik Yaroslavl(home) | 0-2 | First League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Nizhny Novgorod(away) | 1-5 | First League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Tekstilshchik(home) | 1-0 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Ska-khabarovsk(home) | 4-2 | First League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Veles(away) | 2-3 | First League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Tekstilshchik(away) | 3-1 | First League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | FK Neftekhimik(home) | 5-1 | First League |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Shinnik Yaroslavl(home) | 3-0 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 2 FK Neftekhimik win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Nizhny Novgorod win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | Nizhny Novgorod 5-1 FK Neftekhimik | First League |
| Nov 25, 2020 | FK Neftekhimik 0-1 Nizhny Novgorod | First League |
| Aug 16, 2020 | Nizhny Novgorod 0-1 FK Neftekhimik | First League |
| Oct 27, 2019 | Nizhny Novgorod 0-1 FK Neftekhimik | First League |
| Jul 13, 2019 | FK Neftekhimik 1-1 Nizhny Novgorod | First League |
Last archived meeting: Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik on Aug 8, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
FK Neftekhimik score 0.8 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Nizhny Novgorod score 2.2 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 44% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FK Neftekhimik | 0.8 | 1.4 | 5 | 5/15 | 4/15 |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1 | 13/15 | 13/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
FK Neftekhimik sit 12th in First League (9 points from 8 matches) and Nizhny Novgorod sit 1st (21 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nizhny Novgorod | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 11 | 21 |
| 12 | FK Neftekhimik | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 9 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for FK Neftekhimik vs Nizhny Novgorod?
- The Footlab model makes Nizhny Novgorod the favourite at 36%, against 29% for a draw and 35% for FK Neftekhimik.
- Where and when is FK Neftekhimik vs Nizhny Novgorod played?
- FK Neftekhimik vs Nizhny Novgorod is played on November 28, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Neftekhimik, in the First League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 44% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.