Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: FK Nizjni Novgorod (3rd, 88 pts) held a 32-point advantage over Chayka (12th, 56 pts). Chayka had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 4th in the league over the last five rounds against 12th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.6/0.67 for FK Nizjni Novgorod and 1.05/1.26 for Chayka (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.22.
FK Nizjni Novgorod had won four straight. Chayka had been beaten in three straight games. Recent form was uneven: 13/15 points for FK Nizjni Novgorod, 6/15 for Chayka.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — FK Nizjni Novgorod 0, draws 3, Chayka 1, at 1.25 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 0% of the wins in this matchup. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 25% of meetings.
Stadion Nizhny Novgorod in Nizhniy Novgorod, capacity 17,856, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, FK Nizjni Novgorod led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.