Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik Saturday 08th August 2026 06:00 PM football predictions.

Match Analysis

Nizhny Novgorod FK Neftekhimik

Nizhny Novgorod W W L W W D

FK Neftekhimik W L D W D W

STRENGTH

POSSESSION

EXPECTED GOALS

HEAD TO HEAD

WINS THE GAME

What do these metrics mean?

Strength: Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion: Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target: Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession: Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate: Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential: Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential: Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals: Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head: Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game: Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team	Away Team	Score	Date
FK Neftekhimik	Nizhny Novgorod	0 - 1	November 25, 2020
Nizhny Novgorod	FK Neftekhimik	0 - 1	August 16, 2020
Nizhny Novgorod	FK Neftekhimik	0 - 1	October 27, 2019
FK Neftekhimik	Nizhny Novgorod	1 - 1	July 13, 2019

Nizhny Novgorod Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
Jul 19, 26	Away	KAMAZ	1 - 2	Win
Jul 12, 26	Home	Rotor Volgograd	4 - 2	Win
Jul 4, 26	Away	Dynamo	2 - 1	Loss
Jun 29, 26	Home	Tekstilshchik	6 - 1	Win
Jun 21, 26	Home	FC UFA	2 - 1	Win
Jun 16, 26	Home	FC UFA	2 - 2	Draw

FK Neftekhimik Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
Jul 19, 26	Away	Arsenal Tula	0 - 1	Win
Jul 11, 26	Home	Veles	0 - 1	Loss
Jul 4, 26	Home	KAMAZ	3 - 3	Draw
Jul 1, 26	Away	KAMAZ	2 - 3	Win
Jun 28, 26	Away	Krylia Sovetov	1 - 1	Draw
Jun 25, 26	Away	FC Orenburg	0 - 1	Win

First League Table

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
2	Nizhny Novgorod	2	2	0	0	6	3	+3	6
10	FK Neftekhimik	2	1	0	1	1	1	0	3

Predictions

Nizhny Novgorod to win

This prediction indicates that Nizhny Novgorod has a 56.65% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 25.90 %

Over 1.5 goals

This prediction indicates that there is a 51.47% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.

Under 2.5 goals

This prediction indicates that there is a 53.45% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than three goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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