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FK Nizjni Novgorod vs CSKA Moskva preview

Russia flag 2025/2026 Premier League, Russia
Nizhny Novgorod Stadium Mon, 11 May - 12:15 PM
Premier League
FK Nizjni NovgorodFK Nizjni Novgorod
0 – 0
1ST HALF 33
CSKA MoskvaCSKA Moskva
Live : 1st Half Mon, 11 May 12:15 PM
Round 29 Regular Season

Events

1ST-HALF
Event
Daniil Lesovoy
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
28'

Match Commentary

27
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Oblyakov takes a left-footed shot but misses.
20
Attempt Attempt
Tamerlan Musaev attempts a header but misses the shot.
15
Attempt Attempt
Matvey Kislyak takes a right-footed shot but misses.
12
Attempt Attempt
Daniil Krugovoy takes a left-footed shot but misses.
12
Attempt Attempt
Tamerlan Musaev's left-footed shot is blocked.
10
Attempt Attempt
Yuri Koledin takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
9
Attempt Attempt
Daniil Krugovoy takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
8
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Oblyakov takes a right-footed shot but misses.
23
Attempt Attempt
Tamerlan Musaev attempts a header but misses the shot.
9
Attempt Attempt
Danylo Lisovy's right-footed shot is blocked.

Statistics

Possession
FK Nizjni Novgorod
34%
CSKA Moskva
66%

Top Statistics

0 Shots 6
17 Dangerous attacks 25
32 Possession 68
0 Corners 1
1 Free kicks 6
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 75
2 Successful Dribbles 3
3 Throwins 5
2 Successful Headers 9
7 Goal Kicks 0
4 Dribble Attempts 4

Attacking

32 Attacks 54

Possession

85 Successful Passes 210
4 Successful Long Passes 19
21 Long Passes 24
77 Successful Passes Percentage 89
19 Successful Long Passes Percentage 79
111 Passes 235

Defensive

4 Interceptions 1
0 Saves 1
8 Duels Won 23
4 Tackles 5

Build-up

4 Total Crosses 11
0 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

6 Fouls 0
2 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Andrey Prokopov

Starting XI ▼

30
Nikita Medvedev
Nikita Medvedev Goalkeeper
6.76
3
Yuriy Koledin
Yuriy Koledin Defender
6.65
4
Ilya Kirsch
Ilya Kirsch Defender
6.75
22
Nikita Kakkoev
Nikita Kakkoev Defender
6.65
25
Sven Karič
Sven Karič Defender
6.95
6
Alex Opoku Sarfo
Alex Opoku Sarfo Midfielder
6.97
29
Luka Tičić
Luka Tičić Midfielder
6.77
78
Nikolay Kalinskiy
Nikolay Kalinskiy Midfielder
6.7
21
R. Cephas
R. Cephas Attacker
6.6
40
Olakunle Olusegun
Olakunle Olusegun Attacker
6.77
88
Daniil Lesovoy
Daniil Lesovoy Attacker
6.65
Referee : Andrey Prokopov

Starting XI ▼

49
Vladislav Torop
Vladislav Torop Goalkeeper
6.98
2
Matheus Reis
Matheus Reis Defender
6.77
4
João Victor
João Victor Defender
6.96
22
Milan Gajić
Milan Gajić Defender
6.71
79
Kirill Danilov
Kirill Danilov Defender
6.81
6
Dmitri Barinov
Dmitri Barinov Midfielder
7.14
10
Ivan Oblyakov
Ivan Oblyakov Midfielder
7.42
31
Matvey Kislyak
Matvey Kislyak Midfielder
7.19
3
Danil Krugovoy
Danil Krugovoy Attacker
7.03
11
Tamerlan Musaev
Tamerlan Musaev Attacker
6.86
52
Artem Bandikyan
Artem Bandikyan Attacker
6.69

CONTEXT

The first half of the matchup between FK Nizjni Novgorod and CSKA Moskva has just kicked off at minute 0, with the home side asserting immediate control through 72% possession compared to CSKA's 28%. Despite CSKA entering as the pregame stronger team, the live play remains in a neutral draw state, aligning closely with pre-match projections and showing no deviation. No expected goals have accumulated yet, reflecting the embryonic stage of the game, and there are no red cards or disciplinary issues to disrupt the flow. FK Nizjni Novgorod's early territorial dominance challenges the structural favoritism toward CSKA, setting a tone of home resilience. Efficiency metrics are in line with expectations, as both teams probe cautiously without breakthroughs.

TL;DR

  • Live state: At minute 0 of the first half, play is in a draw state with FK Nizjni Novgorod controlling proceedings via high possession.
  • Structural vs live: Pregame structure favors CSKA Moskva, but live deviation remains in line with a home-dominated draw.
  • Projection vs live: Live alignment with projections is neutral, matching pre-match signals at this early stage.
  • xG trend: No xG has registered yet, consistent with minute 0 in the first half versus pre-match expectations.
  • Possession profile: FK Nizjni Novgorod holds 72% possession against CSKA's 28%, diverging from pregame away strength signals.
  • Event impact: No cards or major events have occurred at minute 0, maintaining neutral impact on pre-match dynamics.
  • Second-half outlook: Early home possession edge may carry momentum, though CSKA's pregame superiority suggests potential adjustment.
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
M. Belokur
M. Belokur
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
E. Rubtsov
E. Rubtsov
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Prokopov
A. Prokopov
Referee • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Mosyakin
D. Mosyakin
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
FK Nizjni Novgorod V. Garanin
V. Garanin
VS
CSKA Moskva D. Igdisamov
D. Igdisamov
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: 64 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: 53 L
Akron Rank: 55 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 7
7

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
51.02
69.31
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FK Nizjni Novgorod
CSKA Moskva
Power Score
51.02
69.31
League Position
15
6
Global Rank
768
228

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.

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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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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FK Nizjni Novgorod

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

CSKA Moskva

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

FK Nizjni Novgorod ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy CSKA Moskva
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FK Nizjni Novgorod CSKA Moskva
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
FK Nizjni Novgorod CSKA Moskva
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
FK Nizjni Novgorod
CSKA Moskva
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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FK Nizjni Novgorod
vs
CSKA Moskva
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FK Nizjni Novgorod CSKA Moskva
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
FK Nizjni Novgorod 0.00
CSKA Moskva 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FK Nizjni Novgorod CSKA Moskva
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
FK Nizjni Novgorod 0.00
CSKA Moskva 0.00
FK Nizjni Novgorod
CSKA Moskva
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FK Nizjni Novgorod had peak pressure around 11'.
  • FK Nizjni Novgorod started the game with stronger pressure.
FK Nizjni Novgorod Pressure CSKA Moskva Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: FK Nizjni Novgorod reached the top pressure at 11' (63.50).

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
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-11T12:01:19+00:00

PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
N. Medvedev
Russia
30 N. Medvedev
S. Karič
Slovenia
25 S. Karič
N. Kakkoev
Russia
22 N. Kakkoev
I. Kirsh
Russia
4 I. Kirsh
Y. Koledin
Russia
3 Y. Koledin
L. Vešner Tičić
Slovenia
29 L. Vešner Tičić
A. Opoku Sarfo
Ghana
6 A. Opoku Sarfo
N. Kalinsky
Russia
78 N. Kalinsky
O. Olusegun
Nigeria
40 O. Olusegun
D. Lesovoy
Russia
88 D. Lesovoy
R. Cephas
Jamaica
21 R. Cephas
V. Torop
Russia
49 V. Torop
M. Reis de Lima
Brazil
2 M. Reis de Lima
K. Danilov
Russia
79 K. Danilov
J. Da Silva Marcelino
Brazil
4 J. Da Silva Marcelino
M. Gajić
Serbia
22 M. Gajić
M. Kislyak
Russia
31 M. Kislyak
D. Barinov
Russia
6 D. Barinov
I. Oblyakov
Russia
10 I. Oblyakov
D. Krugovoi
Russia
3 D. Krugovoi
T. Musaev
Russia
11 T. Musaev
A. Bandikyan
Russia
52 A. Bandikyan

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
Referees
Maksim Belokur
Efim Rubtsov
Andrey Prokopov
Dmitri Mosyakin

CONCLUSION

FK Nizjni Novgorod's assertive start with superior possession bucks the pregame narrative favoring CSKA Moskva, keeping the live state in neutral draw alignment. Absent any xG or cards, the game hangs in balance early in the first half. This territorial control could pressure CSKA's structural advantages, but efficiency remains in line with projections. As play develops, watch for CSKA to leverage their pre-match edge against the home side's bold opening.