Our Spartak Moscow vs FC Nizhny Novgorod Prediction: 3-1
Spartak Moscow vs FC Nizhny Novgorod in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 26, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Spartak Moscow 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
Spartak Moscow's Last Match – Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moscow
Spartak Moscow will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Russia Premier League victory over Rubin Kazan, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Spartak Moscow had 74% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rubin Kazan | 26% | 4 (1) | - | 23 |
Spartak Moscow | 74% | 7 (4) | - | 55 |
FC Nizhny Novgorod's Last Match – Dinamo Moscow vs FC Nizhny Novgorod
FC Nizhny Novgorod will be looking to bounce back after a 0-3 Russia Premier League defeat against Dinamo Moscow on August 23. In that match, FC Nizhny Novgorod recorded 35% possession, attempting 2 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dinamo Moscow | 65% | 20 (12) | - | 62 |
FC Nizhny Novgorod | 35% | 2 (1) | - | 32 |
Spartak Moscow vs FC Nizhny Novgorod Stats
Key Stats
| Spartak Moscow | FC Nizhny Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0.77 | Defence Strength | 1.4 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Spartak Moscow are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while FC Nizhny Novgorod average 0.7 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.