Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.69 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.69Odds
Picks by market
ResultNizhny Novgorod to win ✓64% · @1.69
Double chanceNizhny Novgorod or draw ✓88% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.65
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.15
Spartak Kostroma vs Nizhny Novgorod: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Nizhny Novgorod travel to face Spartak Kostroma on Sunday 8 November in the First League, with Stadion Urozhay the venue – the ball rolls at 18:00 WAT. In the table, Spartak Kostroma are 6th, upper half, on 28 points after 17 matches; Nizhny Novgorod are 1st (leading the league) with 46. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Spartak Kostroma, last 5: LDLWW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Volna Nizhegorodskaya, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Nizhny Novgorod, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Enisey, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 3.0 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Nizhny Novgorod, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.2 for Spartak Kostroma.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Spartak Kostroma 0.9 xG, Nizhny Novgorod 2.1 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 57% and GG at 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Spartak Kostroma 12%, draw 24%, Nizhny Novgorod 64%.
Lower-risk option: Nizhny Novgorod or draw (88%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Nizhny Novgorod to win (64%, odds 1.69 – longer than our fair 1.57, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Spartak Kostroma 0–2 Nizhny Novgorod. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Spartak Kostroma12%fair 8.12 · @4.33
Draw24%fair 4.15 · @3.80
Nizhny Novgorod64%fair 1.57 · @1.69
3.03Expected goals
0.89Spartak Kostroma xG
2.14Nizhny Novgorod xG
58%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–211%
0–110%
1–210%
1–19%
0–38%
1–37%
From our goals model: Spartak Kostroma 0.9 – 2.1 Nizhny Novgorod 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%
1.57
1.69 ▲
Double chance
Nizhny Novgorod or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.73
1.65
Draw no bet
Nizhny Novgorod (draw no bet)✓
84%
1.19
–
Asian handicap
Nizhny Novgorod -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.76
1.68
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
65%
1.55
1.39
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
1.12
First team to score
Nizhny Novgorod to score first✓
67%
1.49
–
Half-time result
Nizhny Novgorod ahead at half-time✓
48%
2.09
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nizhny Novgorod / FT Nizhny Novgorod✓
43%
2.33
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.15
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Recent results
Spartak Kostroma – last 6
LDLWWL
3 Nov
vs Volna Nizhegorodskaya
2–3
L
30 Oct
@ Veles
1–1
D
26 Oct
@ Shinnik Yaroslavl
1–2
L
17 Oct
vs Leningradets
2–0
W
13 Oct
vs Chelyabinsk
1–0
W
9 Oct
@ Arsenal Tula
2–3
L
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Nizhny Novgorod – last 6
WWWWWW
4 Nov
@ Enisey
2–1
W
30 Oct
vs Arsenal Tula
4–0
W
24 Oct
@ FC UFA
1–0
W
18 Oct
@ Ural
2–1
W
14 Oct
vs Shinnik Yaroslavl
4–0
W
10 Oct
vs Enisey
5–0
W
3.0Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Spartak Kostroma and Nizhny Novgorod.
What is the prediction for Spartak Kostroma vs Nizhny Novgorod?
Our pick is Nizhny Novgorod to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.69.
Who will win Spartak Kostroma vs Nizhny Novgorod?
On our numbers Spartak Kostroma have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Nizhny Novgorod 64%.
How many goals will there be in Spartak Kostroma vs Nizhny Novgorod?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Spartak Kostroma vs Nizhny Novgorod?
Our predicted score is Spartak Kostroma 0–2 Nizhny Novgorod, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Spartak Kostroma vs Nizhny Novgorod?
Spartak Kostroma vs Nizhny Novgorod (First League) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Urozhay.
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.
