Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.69 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.69Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNizhny Novgorod to win ✗67% · @1.69
Double chanceNizhny Novgorod or draw ✗88% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.89
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.31
Veles vs Nizhny Novgorod preview and prediction
The match
Veles host Nizhny Novgorod in the First League on Wednesday 19 August, with kick-off at 17:30 (WAT) at Avangard Stadium. Veles are 5th with 31 points from 18 games (in the top half), while Nizhny Novgorod sit 1st on 46 points (top of the table). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Veles's last 5: LWWLW Most recently they lost to Ska-khabarovsk 0–2 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Nizhny Novgorod's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Tekstilshchik 3–1 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 3.2 per game.
Nizhny Novgorod arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 2.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 0.8 for Veles and 2.1 for Nizhny Novgorod. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 52% and both teams to score at 57%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Safer route: Nizhny Novgorod or draw (88%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.89.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Nizhny Novgorod to win – a 67% chance at odds of 1.69, above our fair price of 1.48, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Veles 0–2 Nizhny Novgorod. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Veles12%fair 8.13 · @4.80
Draw20%fair 4.92 · @3.60
Nizhny Novgorod67%fair 1.48 · @1.69
2.94Expected goals
0.81Veles xG
2.14Nizhny Novgorod xG
57%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–212%
0–111%
1–210%
1–19%
0–39%
1–37%
From our goals model: Veles 0.8 – 2.1 Nizhny Novgorod 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✗
67%
1.48
1.69 ▲
Double chance
Nizhny Novgorod or draw✗
88%
1.14
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.74
1.89 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.27
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.94
2.00
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.43
1.23
Half-time result
Nizhny Novgorod ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.04
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nizhny Novgorod / FT Nizhny Novgorod✗
44%
2.25
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.31
–
Form
Veles – last 6
LWWLWW
15 Aug
@ Ska-khabarovsk
0–2
L
9 Aug
vs Leningradets
2–1
W
3 Aug
vs Rotor Volgograd
2–1
W
26 Jul
@ Enisey
1–4
L
19 Jul
vs Chelyabinsk
1–0
W
11 Jul
@ FK Neftekhimik
1–0
W
1.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Nizhny Novgorod – last 6
WWWWWW
15 Aug
@ Tekstilshchik
3–1
W
8 Aug
vs FK Neftekhimik
5–1
W
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
3.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Veles and Nizhny Novgorod.
What is the prediction for Veles vs Nizhny Novgorod?
Our pick is Nizhny Novgorod to win with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.69.
Who will win Veles vs Nizhny Novgorod?
On our numbers Veles have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Nizhny Novgorod 67%.
How many goals will there be in Veles vs Nizhny Novgorod?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Veles vs Nizhny Novgorod?
Our predicted score is Veles 0–2 Nizhny Novgorod, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Veles vs Nizhny Novgorod?
Veles vs Nizhny Novgorod (First League) kicks off on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at Avangard Stadium.
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.
