Our Rostov vs FC Nizhny Novgorod Prediction: 2-1
Rostov vs FC Nizhny Novgorod in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 22, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Rostov vs FC Nizhny Novgorod prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rostov's Last Match – Spartak Moscow vs Rostov
Rostov will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Russia Premier League draw with Spartak Moscow on October 18. In that match, Rostov controlled 39% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spartak Moscow | 61% | 8 (3) | - | 52 |
 Rostov | 39% | 9 (7) | - | 46 |
FC Nizhny Novgorod's Last Match – FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Akron Tolyatti
FC Nizhny Novgorod must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Russia Premier League defeat against Akron Tolyatti on October 18 and regain momentum. In that match, FC Nizhny Novgorod had 63% possession and 17 attempts at goal, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Nizhny Novgorod | 63% | 17 (10) | - | 57 |
 Akron Tolyatti | 37% | 7 (1) | - | 36 |
Rostov vs FC Nizhny Novgorod Stats
Key Stats
| Rostov | FC Nizhny Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.61 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rostov are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while FC Nizhny Novgorod average 0.7 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
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