Our FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Dynamo Makhachkala Prediction: 0-1
FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Dynamo Makhachkala in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 16, 2025. FC Nizhny Novgorod will put up a strong fight, but Dynamo Makhachkala’s composure on the road could see them claim a hard-fought 0-1 victory.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
FC Nizhny Novgorod's Last Match – FC Nizhny Novgorod vs FC Orenburg
FC Nizhny Novgorod will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 Russia Premier League victory over FC Orenburg on September 13. In that match, FC Nizhny Novgorod had 42% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Nizhny Novgorod | 42% | 11 (6) | - | 41 |
 FC Orenburg | 58% | 9 (3) | - | 46 |
Dynamo Makhachkala's Last Match – Rubin Kazan vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Dynamo Makhachkala must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Russia Premier League defeat against Rubin Kazan on September 12 and regain momentum. In that match, Dynamo Makhachkala recorded 59% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rubin Kazan | 41% | 6 (3) | - | 42 |
Dynamo Makhachkala | 59% | 6 (1) | - | 58 |
FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Dynamo Makhachkala Stats
Key Stats
| FC Nizhny Novgorod | Dynamo Makhachkala | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.32 | Attacking Strength | 1.21 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
FC Nizhny Novgorod are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Dynamo Makhachkala average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
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