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Match Analysis

Nizhny Novgorod Volga Ulyanovsk
Nizhny Novgorod W W W W W L
Volga Ulyanovsk W L W L L W
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
EXPECTED GOALS
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
Volga Ulyanovsk Nizhny Novgorod 1 - 0 February 3, 2023

Nizhny Novgorod Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 8, 26 Home FK Neftekhimik 5 - 1 Win
Aug 2, 26 Home Shinnik Yaroslavl 3 - 0 Win
Jul 25, 26 Away Chelyabinsk 1 - 2 Win
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

Volga Ulyanovsk Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 9, 26 Away KAMAZ 1 - 2 Win
Aug 2, 26 Home Chelyabinsk 0 - 2 Loss
Jul 25, 26 Home FK Neftekhimik 2 - 0 Win
Jul 19, 26 Away Torpedo Moskva 3 - 1 Loss
Jul 11, 26 Home Enisey 1 - 2 Loss
Jul 2, 26 Away Veles 0 - 2 Win

First League Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Nizhny Novgorod 5 5 0 0 16 5 +11 15
13 Volga Ulyanovsk 5 2 0 3 6 8 -2 6

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - No
This prediction suggests that there is a 50.38% likelihood that only one team is likely to score throughout the entire match.
Nizhny Novgorod to win
This prediction indicates that Nizhny Novgorod has a 68.35% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 18.94 %

Most Likely Scorelines

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