Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗50% · @1.62
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · @1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.78
Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik preview and prediction
The match
FK Neftekhimik travel to Sovcombank Arena in the First League on Saturday 8 August (15:00 WAT) to face Nizhny Novgorod. Nizhny Novgorod are 1st with 46 points from 17 games (top of the table), while FK Neftekhimik sit 17th on 13 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 33 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Nizhny Novgorod's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Shinnik Yaroslavl 3–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
FK Neftekhimik's last 5: WLWLW Most recently they beat Tekstilshchik 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.8 for Nizhny Novgorod and 0.7 for FK Neftekhimik. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 50%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Nizhny Novgorod 66%, draw 20%, FK Neftekhimik 14%.
Both teams to score: no (50%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.24. Predicted score: Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 FK Neftekhimik. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nizhny Novgorod66%fair 1.52 · @1.45
Draw20%fair 4.91 · @4.10
FK Neftekhimik14%fair 7.24 · @6.85
2.53Expected goals
1.84Nizhny Novgorod xG
0.68FK Neftekhimik xG
50%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–014%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Nizhny Novgorod 1.8 – 0.7 FK Neftekhimik expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Nizhny Novgorod to win✓
66%
1.52
1.45
Double chance
Nizhny Novgorod or draw✓
86%
1.16
1.07
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
50%
2.00
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.87
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
1.24
Half-time result
Nizhny Novgorod ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nizhny Novgorod / FT Nizhny Novgorod✓
41%
2.42
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
15%
6.78
–
Form
Nizhny Novgorod – last 6
WWWWLD
2 Aug
vs Shinnik Yaroslavl
3–0
W
25 Jul
@ Chelyabinsk
2–1
W
19 Jul
@ KAMAZ
2–1
W
12 Jul
vs Rotor Volgograd
4–2
W
4 Jul
@ Dynamo
1–2
L
17 May
@ Rubin
2–2
D
2.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
FK Neftekhimik – last 6
WLWLWD
1 Aug
vs Tekstilshchik
1–0
W
25 Jul
@ Volga Ulyanovsk
0–2
L
19 Jul
@ Arsenal Tula
1–0
W
11 Jul
vs Veles
0–1
L
1 Jul
@ KAMAZ
3–2
W
28 Jun
@ Krylia Sovetov
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nizhny Novgorod and FK Neftekhimik.
What is the prediction for Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.24.
Who will win Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?
On our numbers Nizhny Novgorod have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 20% and FK Neftekhimik 14%.
How many goals will there be in Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?
Our predicted score is Nizhny Novgorod 1–0 FK Neftekhimik, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?
Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik (First League) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Sovcombank Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
