Our FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Lokomotiv Moscow Prediction: 1-2
FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 2, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative 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 – Dynamo Makhachkala vs FC Nizhny Novgorod
FC Nizhny Novgorod must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Russia Cup defeat against Dynamo Makhachkala on July 30 and regain momentum. In that match, FC Nizhny Novgorod had 50% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dynamo Makhachkala | 50% | 6 (2) | - | 33 |
FC Nizhny Novgorod | 50% | 4 (0) | - | 38 |
Lokomotiv Moscow's Last Match – CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv Moscow
After suffering a 1-2 Russia Cup loss to CSKA Moscow, Lokomotiv Moscow must win to get back on track.
FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Lokomotiv Moscow Stats
Key Stats
| FC Nizhny Novgorod | Lokomotiv Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.25 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
FC Nizhny Novgorod are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Lokomotiv Moscow average 1.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.