Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · @1.52
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗11% · fair 9.42
Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 24 August the First League brings Nizhny Novgorod against Ska-khabarovsk at Sovcombank Arena. Kick-off: 18:00 WAT. In the table, Nizhny Novgorod are 1st, leading the league, on 46 points after 17 matches; Ska-khabarovsk are 15th (lower half) with 16. There are 30 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Nizhny Novgorod, last 5: LWWWW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Veles, away. 2.8 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Ska-khabarovsk, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Veles, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Nizhny Novgorod, collecting 2.5 points per game to 0.5 for Ska-khabarovsk.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Nizhny Novgorod 2.4 xG, Ska-khabarovsk 0.7 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 55% for three or more goals, 49% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Nizhny Novgorod 74%, draw 20%, Ska-khabarovsk 7%.
GG/NG: NG (51%) at 1.52.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.23). Most likely score in line with that pick: Nizhny Novgorod 2–0 Ska-khabarovsk. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Nizhny Novgorod74%fair 1.36 · @1.28
Draw20%fair 5.11 · @4.85
Ska-khabarovsk7%fair 14.91 · @10.50
3.08Expected goals
2.40Nizhny Novgorod xG
0.68Ska-khabarovsk xG
49%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–013%
1–011%
3–011%
2–19%
1–17%
3–17%
From our goals model: Nizhny Novgorod 2.4 – 0.7 Ska-khabarovsk expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Nizhny Novgorod to win✓
74%
1.36
1.28
Double chance
Nizhny Novgorod or draw✓
93%
1.07
1.02
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
51%
1.96
1.52
Draw no bet
Nizhny Novgorod (draw no bet)✓
92%
1.09
–
Asian handicap
Nizhny Novgorod -1 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.46
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
1.23
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
82%
1.22
1.08
First team to score
Nizhny Novgorod to score first
74%
1.34
–
Half-time result
Nizhny Novgorod ahead at half-time✓
55%
1.82
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nizhny Novgorod / FT Nizhny Novgorod✓
51%
1.95
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–0✗
11%
9.42
–
Recent results
Nizhny Novgorod – last 6
LWWWWW
19 Aug
@ Veles
2–3
L
15 Aug
@ Tekstilshchik
3–1
W
8 Aug
vs FK Neftekhimik
5–1
W
2 Aug
vs Shinnik Yaroslavl
3–0
W
25 Jul
@ Chelyabinsk
2–1
W
19 Jul
@ KAMAZ
2–1
W
2.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Ska-khabarovsk – last 6
WLLLLL
15 Aug
vs Veles
2–0
W
9 Aug
vs Spartak Kostroma
1–3
L
2 Aug
vs Ural
0–3
L
26 Jul
@ FC UFA
0–1
L
20 Jul
@ Rotor Volgograd
0–1
L
13 Jul
@ Chelyabinsk
1–3
L
0.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nizhny Novgorod and Ska-khabarovsk.
What is the prediction for Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.23.
Who will win Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk?
On our numbers Nizhny Novgorod have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Ska-khabarovsk 7%.
How many goals will there be in Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk?
Our predicted score is Nizhny Novgorod 2–0 Ska-khabarovsk, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk?
Nizhny Novgorod vs Ska-khabarovsk (First League) kicks off on Monday 24 August 2026 at 18:00 (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.
