Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · @1.52
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗13% · fair 7.50
Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk preview and prediction
The match
The First League sees Nizhny Novgorod take on Ska-khabarovsk on Monday 24 August, kicking off at 18:00 (WAT) at Sovcombank Arena. Nizhny Novgorod are 1st with 46 points from 17 games (top of the table), while Ska-khabarovsk sit 15th on 16 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 30 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Nizhny Novgorod's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Veles 2–3 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.8 per game.
Ska-khabarovsk's last 5: WLLLL Most recently they beat Veles 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Nizhny Novgorod arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.4 for Nizhny Novgorod and 0.7 for Ska-khabarovsk. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score in 49% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.23. Predicted score: Nizhny Novgorod 2–0 Ska-khabarovsk. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nizhny Novgorod74%fair 1.35 · @1.28
Draw20%fair 5.09 · @4.85
Ska-khabarovsk6%fair 15.52 · @10.50
3.08Expected goals
2.41Nizhny Novgorod xG
0.67Ska-khabarovsk xG
49%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–013%
1–011%
3–011%
2–19%
1–17%
3–17%
From our goals model: Nizhny Novgorod 2.4 – 0.7 Ska-khabarovsk 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✓
74%
1.35
1.28
Double chance
Nizhny Novgorod or draw✓
94%
1.07
1.02
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
51%
1.96
1.52
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
1.23
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
1.30
Half-time result
Nizhny Novgorod ahead at half-time✓
55%
1.81
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nizhny Novgorod / FT Nizhny Novgorod✓
52%
1.93
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
13%
7.50
–
Form
Nizhny Novgorod – last 6
LWWWWW
19 Aug
@ Veles
2–3
L
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
2.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Ska-khabarovsk – last 6
WLLLLL
15 Aug
vs Veles
2–0
W
9 Aug
vs Spartak Kostroma
1–3
L
2 Aug
vs Ural
0–3
L
26 Jul
@ FC UFA
0–1
L
20 Jul
@ Rotor Volgograd
0–1
L
13 Jul
@ Chelyabinsk
1–3
L
0.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nizhny Novgorod and Ska-khabarovsk.
What is the prediction for Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.23.
Who will win Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk?
On our numbers Nizhny Novgorod have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Ska-khabarovsk 6%.
How many goals will there be in Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk?
Our predicted score is Nizhny Novgorod 2–0 Ska-khabarovsk, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk?
Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk (First League) kicks off on Monday 24 August 2026 at 18:00 (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.
