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Russia Premier League

Lokomotiv

Nizhny Novgorod

Match Events

D. Vorobyev

15'

Aleksandr Rudenko

41'

Aleksandr Rudenko

44'

Aleksandr Rudenko

44'

48'

Maksim Shnaptsev

67'

Maksim Shnaptsev

69'

O. Olusegun

Lucas Fasson

72'

77'

Nikita Kakkoev

Preview

Lokomotiv vs Nizhny Novgorod: Hosts Aim to Continue Dominance

Lokomotiv host Nizhny Novgorod in a Premier League fixture where the home side's formidable season record clashes with Nizhny Novgorod's struggles, particularly away from home. Expect Lokomotiv to dictate terms, aiming to exploit Nizhny Novgorod's defensive frailties.

Lokomotiv's ability to consistently find the net, even when not dominating possession, suggests they can be effective in quicker transitions or through set pieces. Their average of 14.4 shots per game, with over 5 on target, indicates sustained offensive pressure. Nizhny Novgorod, who concede nearly two goals away from home and struggle to retain possession (39.3% on the road), will likely find it difficult to establish any control. Expect Lokomotiv to employ a patient build-up, probing for openings, while Nizhny Novgorod may adopt a deep defensive block, hoping to frustrate the hosts.

Team statistics

Russia Premier League

Lokomotiv

Nizhny Novgorod

Matches played

10 - 7 - 1

Results

4 - 2 - 12

55.6%

Win %

22.2%

2.2

Goals scored

0.7

1.3

Goals conceded

1.6

5.5

Shots on target

3.9

5.3

Shots off target

3.9

3.6

Blocked shots

3.2

48.3

Ball possession

43.4

76.3

Pass accuracy

73.8

14.5

Fouls

17.5

3.2

Goalkeeper saves

2.8

2.4

Yellow cards

2.7

0.1

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• Lokomotiv remain unbeaten at home this season.
• Nizhny Novgorod have lost 77.8% of their away league matches.
• Lokomotiv average over two goals per game across the season.

AI Prediction

Lokomotiv's overwhelming home form and superior attacking statistics, contrasted with Nizhny Novgorod's abysmal away record and defensive struggles, make a home victory the clear outcome. The hosts' consistent scoring and Nizhny Novgorod's tendency to concede, especially on the road, point towards a game with at least three goals, with both teams likely finding the net.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

78%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

37%

O/U

63%

BTTS

43%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)

by google

70%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 OVER

1x2

43%

O/U

57%

BTTS

50%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)

by google

75%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

37%

O/U

50%

BTTS

53%

H2H

Premier League

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
8/2/2025	Lokomotiv	W 3 - 2 L	Nizhny Novgorod AWAY	O	Y
4/19/2025	HOME Lokomotiv	W 3 - 0 L	Nizhny Novgorod	O	N
9/22/2024	Lokomotiv	W 3 - 1 L	Nizhny Novgorod AWAY	O	Y
4/24/2024	Lokomotiv	W 3 - 2 L	Nizhny Novgorod AWAY	O	Y
9/30/2023	HOME Lokomotiv	W 1 - 0 L	Nizhny Novgorod	U	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Lokomotiv

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	FC Sochi	4 - 2	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	FC Rostov	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	FC Krasnodar	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	FC Orenburg	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Zenit	0 - 2	L	U	N	N
AWAY	Akron	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
HOME	CSKA Moscow	3 - 0	W	O	N	N
AWAY	Dynamo	5 - 3	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Rubin	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Dinamo Makhachkala	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N

Lokomotiv have been a dominant force this season, boasting an impressive 55.6% win rate from 18 games, scoring an average of 2.2 goals per outing. Their home record is particularly strong, remaining unbeaten with 5 wins and 3 draws in 8 matches, where they've averaged 2.3 goals while conceding just one on average. Recent form continues this trend, with two wins and a draw in their last three home games, showing a strong attacking output despite a slight dip in possession.

Nizhny Novgorod

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Dinamo Makhachkala	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Akron	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Zenit	0 - 2	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Rubin	0 - 0	D	U	N	N
AWAY	CSKA Moscow	0 - 2	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Baltika	0 - 0	D	U	N	N
HOME	Akron	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
AWAY	FC Sochi	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Spartak Moscow	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
HOME	Akhmat	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N

Nizhny Novgorod have endured a difficult campaign, holding a mere 22.2% win rate overall and a concerning 66.7% loss rate. Their away form is even more dire, with a staggering 77.8% of their away fixtures resulting in defeat, scoring a paltry 0.4 goals per game and conceding nearly two on average. While their last outing saw a rare win, their recent home form has been poor, with two draws and a loss, failing to score in any of those matches.

Over

Under

Yes

Lineups

Lokomotiv

(4-2-3-1)

A. Mitryushkin

Lucas Fasson

C. Montes

E. Morozov

M. Nenakhov

A. Karpukas

D. Prutsev

A. Rudenko

A. Batrakov

Z. Bakaev

D. Vorobyev

R. Cephas

D. Lesovoy

O. Olusegun

E. Smelov

A. Sarfo

N. Ermakov

Y. Koledin

S. Karic

N. Kakkoev

M. Shnaptsev

N. Medvedev

Nizhny Novgorod

(4-3-3)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

Lokomotiv

Name	Reason	Type	G/A

Nizhny Novgorod

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
A. Ektov	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -

League table

Russia Premier League

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	FC Krasnodar	18	12	4	2	37	12	25	40	WWDDW
2	Zenit	18	11	6	1	34	12	22	39	WWWDW
3	Lokomotiv	18	10	7	1	39	23	16	37	WWDWL
4	CSKA Moscow	18	11	3	4	30	17	13	36	LWLWW
5	Baltika	18	9	8	1	24	7	17	35	WWDDW
6	Spartak Moscow	18	8	5	5	26	23	3	29	DLWWL
7	Rubin	18	6	5	7	16	22	-6	23	LLWDD
8	Akhmat	18	6	4	8	22	25	-3	22	WWLLL
9	Dynamo	18	5	6	7	27	26	1	21	DLWLD
10	Akron	18	5	6	7	22	26	-4	21	LLWWW
11	FC Rostov	18	5	6	7	15	20	-5	21	WLLWL
12	Krylia Sovetov	18	4	5	9	20	33	-13	17	LLWDL
13	Dinamo Makhachkala	18	3	6	9	8	21	-13	15	LDLLW
14	Nizhny Novgorod	18	4	2	12	12	28	-16	14	WWLDL
15	FC Orenburg	18	2	6	10	17	29	-12	12	LLDLW
16	FC Sochi	18	2	3	13	16	41	-25	9	LDLLL

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Lokomotiv vs Nizhny Novgorod: Hosts Aim to Continue Dominance

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H2H

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Nizhny Novgorod Team recent

Lineups

Lokomotiv

Nizhny Novgorod

Injuries / suspensions

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Nizhny Novgorod Injuries / suspensions

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