Our FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Rostov Prediction: 1-1
FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Rostov in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 5, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
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 – Krasnodar vs FC Nizhny Novgorod
After suffering a 0-5 Russia Premier League loss to Krasnodar, FC Nizhny Novgorod must win to get back on track. In that match, FC Nizhny Novgorod controlled 38% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Krasnodar | 62% | 8 (5) | - | 38 |
 FC Nizhny Novgorod | 38% | 6 (3) | - | 32 |
Rostov's Last Match – FC Akhmat Grozny vs Rostov
Rostov will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Russia Premier League loss to FC Akhmat Grozny on March 21. In that match, Rostov had 42% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Akhmat Grozny | 58% | 5 (1) | - | 40 |
 Rostov | 42% | 9 (5) | - | 42 |
FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Rostov Stats
Key Stats
| FC Nizhny Novgorod | Rostov | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 0.65 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
FC Nizhny Novgorod are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Rostov average 0.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.