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- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk are 9th, 18 points from 13 games.
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last five FNL matches, having won three and drawn two, including a convincing 4-1 away win over Volga Ulyanovsk last time out.
- They have won two and drawn one of their last three home games.
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Recent stats:
- Home record: 2 wins, 4 draws, 2 defeats (FNL 2025/2026).
- Goals (home): 0.62 scored, 1.12 conceded.
- Kirill Novikov has managed Neftekhimik since January 2021 and is known for a disciplined, structure-first style.
Away - FC Chayka
- FC Chayka are 18th, 8 points from 13 games.
- Chayka are winless in their last five FNL games, losing three and drawing the last two 0-0.
- Dmitri Kombarov took over in July 2025 and has brought in a lot of youngsters as part of a rebuild.
- The youngsters can be unstable in defence and that lack of cohesion has cost them in key games.
Head-to-Head
The last two meetings between the clubs have been evenly split with one win each and no draws . Looking at our Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs FC Chayka prediction, this history of balanced results suggests another close contest.
Key Players
- David Kokoev is their best attacker with three goals in 12 FNL appearances.
- Artem Sokolov is Chayka’s biggest threat with two goals in seven appearances.
Betting Insights
- Neftekhimik are favored at 1.72.
- Chayka are priced at 4.85.
- Under 2.5 goals is favored at 1.53.
- The market reflects Neftekhimik’s defensive solidity and Chayka’s recent inability to score, making the Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs FC Chayka betting tips focused on a low-scoring affair.
Prediction
- Hosts have momentum and can beat Chayka.
- A clash of Neftekhimik’s rigidity and Chayka’s volatility should favour the disciplined home team.
