Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗12% · fair 8.56
Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 8 August the First League brings Nizhny Novgorod against FK Neftekhimik at Sovcombank Arena. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Nizhny Novgorod are 1st, leading the league, on 46 points after 17 matches; FK Neftekhimik are 17th (in the drop zone) with 13. There are 33 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Nizhny Novgorod, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Shinnik Yaroslavl, at home. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
FK Neftekhimik, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Tekstilshchik, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Nizhny Novgorod 2.4 xG, FK Neftekhimik 0.6 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 52% and GG at 49%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Nizhny Novgorod 73%, draw 17%, FK Neftekhimik 10%.
GG/NG: NG (51%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Nizhny Novgorod 2–0 FK Neftekhimik. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Nizhny Novgorod73%fair 1.37 · @1.45
Draw17%fair 5.87 · @4.10
FK Neftekhimik10%fair 10.11 · @6.85
2.98Expected goals
2.40Nizhny Novgorod xG
0.58FK Neftekhimik xG
49%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–015%
1–012%
3–012%
2–18%
1–17%
4–07%
From our goals model: Nizhny Novgorod 2.4 – 0.6 FK Neftekhimik expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Nizhny Novgorod
FK Neftekhimik
Attack vs First League average
+100%
-38%
Goals conceded vs average
-32%
+7%
Our expected goals here
3.18
0.49
Our own ratings from every First League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Nizhny Novgorod to win✓
73%
1.37
1.45 ▲
Double chance
Nizhny Novgorod or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.07
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
51%
1.98
1.62
Draw no bet
Nizhny Novgorod (draw no bet)✓
88%
1.14
–
Asian handicap
Nizhny Novgorod -1 (Asian handicap)✓
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.92
2.00
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.24
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
84%
1.19
1.05
First team to score
Nizhny Novgorod to score first✓
76%
1.31
–
Half-time result
Nizhny Novgorod ahead at half-time✓
56%
1.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nizhny Novgorod / FT Nizhny Novgorod✓
53%
1.88
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–0✗
12%
8.56
–
Recent results
Nizhny Novgorod – last 6
WWWWLD
2 Aug
vs Shinnik Yaroslavl
3–0
W
25 Jul
@ Chelyabinsk
2–1
W
19 Jul
@ KAMAZ
2–1
W
12 Jul
vs Rotor Volgograd
4–2
W
4 Jul
@ Dynamo
1–2
L
17 May
@ Rubin
2–2
D
2.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
FK Neftekhimik – last 6
WLWLWD
1 Aug
vs Tekstilshchik
1–0
W
25 Jul
@ Volga Ulyanovsk
0–2
L
19 Jul
@ Arsenal Tula
1–0
W
11 Jul
vs Veles
0–1
L
1 Jul
@ KAMAZ
3–2
W
28 Jun
@ Krylia Sovetov
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nizhny Novgorod and FK Neftekhimik.
What is the prediction for Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?
On our numbers Nizhny Novgorod have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 17% and FK Neftekhimik 10%.
How many goals will there be in Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?
Our predicted score is Nizhny Novgorod 2–0 FK Neftekhimik, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik?
Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Neftekhimik (First League) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Sovcombank Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
