Russia · First League · Matchweek 817:00

4 – 2

Monday, 24 August 2026

Sovcombank Arena · Referee A. Anopa · Analysis updated 01:40 UTC

Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.58 expected goals for Nizhny Novgorod and 0.78 for Ska-khabarovsk, a combined total of 3.35. That distribution gives Nizhny Novgorod the largest share of the 1X2 market at 76%, with the draw at 15%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 65% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 76% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Nizhny Novgorod win

76.1% probability

High confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.58 – 0.78

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Nizhny Novgorod home form

    13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Ska-khabarovsk away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Nizhny Novgorod to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 76%, against 76% / 15% / 9% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.58 goals for Nizhny Novgorod and 0.78 for Ska-khabarovsk, a combined 3.35 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Nizhny Novgorod win76%
Draw15%
Ska-khabarovsk win9%

Double chance 1X

91%

Double chance 12

85%

Double chance X2

24%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals65%
Over 3.5 goals43%
Both teams to score50%

Correct score

  • 2–011.6%
  • 3–010.0%
  • 1–09.0%
  • 2–19.0%
  • 3–17.7%

Recent form

Nizhny Novgorod

  • 2026-10-18T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Ural · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-14T16:15:00.000Z · H vs Shinnik Yaroslavl · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Enisey · 5-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-27T12:00:00.000Z · A vs CSKA Moscow · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-17T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Leningradets · 6-0 (W)

Ska-khabarovsk

  • 2026-09-27T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Shinnik Yaroslavl · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-18T14:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Sochi · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-13T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Arsenal Tula · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-09T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Znamya Noginsk · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Leningradets · 2-3 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

First League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Nizhny Novgorod1513112940
2FC Sochi1510231132
3Torpedo Moskva158431528
4Ural158431428
5Spartak Kostroma14833727
6Veles16835127
7FC UFA15564321
8Volga Ulyanovsk16637-121
9Shinnik Yaroslavl14482420
10Rotor Volgograd15546519
11Arsenal Tula15546-1019
12Chelyabinsk15438-715
13Enisey15357-1414
14Leningradets15357-1414
15KAMAZ15348-813
16FK Neftekhimik154110-1113
17Ska-khabarovsk15249-1010
18Tekstilshchik15249-1410

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Nizhny Novgorod win, at 76.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 50% and over 2.5 goals at 65%.

A 76% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.