Nizhny Novgorod vs Leningradets: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 17 September the First League brings Nizhny Novgorod against Leningradets at Sovcombank Arena. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, Nizhny Novgorod are 1st, leading the league, on 46 points after 17 matches; Leningradets are 13th (lower half) with 18. There are 28 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Nizhny Novgorod, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Torpedo Moskva, away. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Leningradets, last 5: DDWLD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Tekstilshchik, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Nizhny Novgorod, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.2 for Leningradets.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Nizhny Novgorod 2.1 xG, Leningradets 0.9 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 55% and GG at 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Nizhny Novgorod 64%, draw 23%, Leningradets 13%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.98.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.21). Most likely score in line with that pick: Nizhny Novgorod 2–0 Leningradets. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Nizhny Novgorod64%fair 1.56 · @1.38
Draw23%fair 4.36 · @4.50
Leningradets13%fair 7.75 · @7.20
2.99Expected goals
2.11Nizhny Novgorod xG
0.88Leningradets xG
53%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
1–011%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Nizhny Novgorod 2.1 – 0.9 Leningradets 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✓
64%
1.56
1.38
Double chance
Nizhny Novgorod or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.06
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.88
1.98 ▲
Draw no bet
Nizhny Novgorod (draw no bet)✓
83%
1.20
–
Asian handicap
Nizhny Novgorod -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
1.21
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
67%
1.50
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
82%
1.21
1.09
First team to score
Nizhny Novgorod to score first✓
67%
1.49
–
Half-time result
Nizhny Novgorod ahead at half-time✓
48%
2.10
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nizhny Novgorod / FT Nizhny Novgorod✓
43%
2.34
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.16
–
Recent results
Nizhny Novgorod – last 6
WWWDWL
13 Sep
@ Torpedo Moskva
2–1
W
9 Sep
@ Dinamo Stavropol
2–1
W
5 Sep
@ FC Sochi
1–0
W
30 Aug
vs Volga Ulyanovsk
2–2
D
24 Aug
vs Ska-khabarovsk
4–2
W
19 Aug
@ Veles
2–3
L
2.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Leningradets – last 6
DDWLDD
13 Sep
vs Tekstilshchik
2–2
D
9 Sep
@ FK Sokol Saratov
1–1
D
5 Sep
vs Ska-khabarovsk
3–2
W
29 Aug
vs KAMAZ
0–1
L
23 Aug
vs Chelyabinsk
1–1
D
15 Aug
vs Arsenal Tula
0–0
D
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nizhny Novgorod and Leningradets.
What is the prediction for Nizhny Novgorod vs Leningradets?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.21.
Who will win Nizhny Novgorod vs Leningradets?
On our numbers Nizhny Novgorod have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Leningradets 13%.
How many goals will there be in Nizhny Novgorod vs Leningradets?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nizhny Novgorod vs Leningradets?
Our predicted score is Nizhny Novgorod 2–0 Leningradets, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Nizhny Novgorod vs Leningradets?
Nizhny Novgorod vs Leningradets (First League) kicks off on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 17:00 (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.
