Nizhny Novgorod
- Nizhny Novgorod is on a three-game losing streak and has failed to win any of their last five Premier League fixtures.
- FC Nizhny Novgorod average 1.07 goals per game and concede 1.21 goals per game at home this season.
- FC Nizhny Novgorod sit 15th in the table with 22 points from 28 games.
- FC Nizhny Novgorod have one of the most aggressive approaches in Russia’s top-tier.
CSKA Moscow
- CSKA Moscow are winless in their last five games with three draws and two defeats, but their away form is good (W4, D4, L6).
- CSKA Moscow are comfortably above them in sixth with 45 points from the same number of games.
- CSKA Moscow are far more structured and prefer to have the ball in the middle third where they can control the pace.
Head-to-Head
CSKA Moscow have won four of the last five head-to-head clashes between the sides in the Premier League 2025/2026, including a 2-0 victory on home turf just six months ago.
Key Players
- Olakunle Olusegun is the main threat for FC Nizhny Novgorod this term with five goals in 24 Premier League appearances in 2025/2026.
- Ivan Oblyakov is the most reliable source of goals for CSKA Moscow with six in 27 Premier League outings this campaign.
Betting Insights
Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score - yes is my main selection, but I’m also going for an away win in the outright market at 2.05 as FC Nizhny Novgorod have only won four of their 14 home games this season ( W4, D3, L7 ).
Prediction
The away side should edge a tight game here, but the odds on offer make it too difficult to ignore the value on goals.
