Torpedo Moskva vs Nizhny Novgorod: prediction and stats
First LeagueRegular Season - 11Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Arena Khimki, Khimki
The Footlab model makes Torpedo Moskva the favourite at 47%, against 28% for a draw and 25% for Nizhny Novgorod. 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 Torpedo Moskva vs Nizhny Novgorod?
A very open match: only 46 Elo points separate Torpedo Moskva (1,889) and Nizhny Novgorod (1,842).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Torpedo Moskva have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 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 21, 2026 | Spartak Kostroma(home) | 3-0 | First League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Chelyabinsk(away) | 4-0 | First League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | FC Sochi(home) | 1-2 | First League |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Arsenal Tula(away) | 0-1 | First League |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Shinnik Yaroslavl(home) | 1-1 | 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 6 meetings: 1 Torpedo Moskva win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Nizhny Novgorod win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | Torpedo Moskva 4-2 Nizhny Novgorod | Friendlies Clubs |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Nizhny Novgorod 4-0 Torpedo Moskva | Friendlies Clubs |
| Mar 19, 2023 | Nizhny Novgorod 1-1 Torpedo Moskva | Premier League |
| Oct 9, 2022 | Torpedo Moskva 0-0 Nizhny Novgorod | Premier League |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Nizhny Novgorod 4-1 Torpedo Moskva | First League |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Torpedo Moskva 0-2 Nizhny Novgorod | First League |
Last archived meeting: Torpedo Moskva vs Nizhny Novgorod on Feb 7, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Torpedo Moskva score 1.5 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Nizhny Novgorod score 2.2 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 46% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torpedo Moskva | 1.5 | 0.7 | 7 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
| 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?
Torpedo Moskva sit 5th in First League (13 points from 7 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 |
| 5 | Torpedo Moskva | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 13 |
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 Torpedo Moskva vs Nizhny Novgorod?
- The Footlab model makes Torpedo Moskva the favourite at 47%, against 28% for a draw and 25% for Nizhny Novgorod.
- Where and when is Torpedo Moskva vs Nizhny Novgorod played?
- Torpedo Moskva vs Nizhny Novgorod is played on September 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Arena Khimki, in the First League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 46% 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.