Our Rubin Kazan vs FC Nizhny Novgorod Prediction: 2-1
Rubin Kazan vs FC Nizhny Novgorod in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 12:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 16, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Rubin Kazan 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
Rubin Kazan's Last Match – Ural vs Rubin Kazan
Rubin Kazan will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Russia Cup defeat against Ural on March 12. In that match, Rubin Kazan recorded 50% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ural | 50% | 7 (2) | - | 50 |
Rubin Kazan | 50% | 12 (5) | - | 59 |
FC Nizhny Novgorod's Last Match – FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Krasnodar
FC Nizhny Novgorod will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-3 Russia Premier League defeat at the hands of Krasnodar on March 7. In that match, FC Nizhny Novgorod saw 46% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Nizhny Novgorod | 46% | 12 (3) | - | 41 |
Krasnodar | 54% | 8 (6) | - | 39 |
Rubin Kazan vs FC Nizhny Novgorod Stats
Key Stats
| Rubin Kazan | FC Nizhny Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.3 | Defence Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rubin Kazan are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while FC Nizhny Novgorod average 1.3 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.