Predictions & Statistics

Nizhny Novgorod sit 15 with 22 points after 28 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 6 wins, 4 draws, and 18 defeats with a 23:46 goal balance points toward poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Going forward they depend heavily on Juan Manuel Boselli (8 goals), O. Olusegun (5 goals), A. Balboa (3 goals), with creative support from Juan Manuel Boselli (2 assists), Renaldo Cephas (2 assists), Egor Smelov (2 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 4 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with A. Ektov, E. Farina, A. Sarfo unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

CSKA Moscow are currently 6 in the standings with 45 points from 28 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 13 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, while the 39:31 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Ivan Oblyakov (6 goals), D. Krugovoy (5 goals), Kirill Glebov (5 goals), with creative support from D. Krugovoy (6 assists), Ivan Oblyakov (5 assists), M. Kislyak (5 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. Away from home, they have returned 4 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with I. Akinfeev unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.