FK Neftekhimik vs Spartak Kostroma: prediction and stats
First LeagueRegular Season - 29Kick-off on April 24, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Neftekhimik, Nizhnekamsk
The Footlab model makes Spartak Kostroma the favourite at 37%, against 29% for a draw and 34% 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 25, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win FK Neftekhimik vs Spartak Kostroma?
A very open match: only 88 Elo points separate FK Neftekhimik (1,753) and Spartak Kostroma (1,841).
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; Spartak Kostroma have 4, 7 and 4.
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 21, 2026 | Torpedo Moskva(away) | 0-3 | First League |
| Aug 17, 2026 | FC UFA(home) | 1-1 | First League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Ska-khabarovsk(away) | 3-1 | First League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Enisey(home) | 2-2 | First League |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Tekstilshchik(away) | 0-0 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 2 FK Neftekhimik win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 Spartak Kostroma win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | FK Neftekhimik 3-1 Spartak Kostroma | First League |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Spartak Kostroma 1-1 FK Neftekhimik | First League |
| Feb 15, 2023 | FK Neftekhimik 4-0 Spartak Kostroma | Friendlies Clubs |
Last archived meeting: FK Neftekhimik vs Spartak Kostroma on Apr 18, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
FK Neftekhimik score 0.8 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Spartak Kostroma score 1.2 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 43% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% 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 |
| Spartak Kostroma | 1.2 | 1.1 | 3 | 8/15 | 5/15 |
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 Spartak Kostroma sit 8th (12 points from 7 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Spartak Kostroma | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 12 |
| 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 Spartak Kostroma?
- The Footlab model makes Spartak Kostroma the favourite at 37%, against 29% for a draw and 34% for FK Neftekhimik.
- Where and when is FK Neftekhimik vs Spartak Kostroma played?
- FK Neftekhimik vs Spartak Kostroma is played on April 24, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Neftekhimik, in the First League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 43% 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.