FC Nizhny Novgorod
18.08.2025 20:00 (GMT+2)
Dinamo Makhachkala
[1] - 2.73
Х - 3.02
[2] - 2.91
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FC Nizhny Novgorod — Dinamo Makhachkala : Match Preview and Prediction for August 18,2025

FC Nizhny Novgorod team logo

FC Nizhny Novgorod Season Overview

FC Pari NN can finally celebrate their first victory of the current season, though it came in the Russian Cup. Unfortunately for them, their performance in the Russian Premier League (RPL) remains quite concerning. The Nizhny Novgorod squad has suffered defeats in all four of their initial league fixtures. Their opening match saw them face the reigning champions, Krasnodar, against whom they offered no significant resistance, enduring a decisive 0-3 loss. This was followed by an away defeat to Krylia Sovetov (0-2). It seemed as if it was time for them to regain their form, but fate again brought them a formidable opponent in Lokomotiv. While they managed to put up a fight, it was ultimately insufficient, leading to a 2-3 defeat. In their most recent league encounter, home supporters faced another disappointment, as their team was unable to overcome Rostov, losing 0-1. In the national cup, however, they have managed to somewhat improve their standing. Despite an already anticipated loss to Dinamo Makhachkala (0-1), a surprising turnaround occurred! Pari-NN secured their inaugural victory of the current season, miraculously defeating Rostov away with a 1-0 scoreline. Coach Aleksandr Shpilevsky is attempting to instill an attacking style of play in his team, but as the results clearly show, it is, to put it mildly, not yielding success. It is telling that the Nizhny Novgorod side has netted only three goals in six matches, while conceding ten! The home team’s coach will be unable to count on three key players: Tsarukyan, Maiga, and Ektov.

League Standings

#
Team
P
W
D
L
GD
Pts
14
Rostov
5
1
0
4
3-8
3
15
FC Sochi
5
0
1
4
3-15
1
16
FC Nizhny Novgorod
4
0
0
4
2-9
0
Relegation Play-off
Relegation
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Injuries and Suspensions: FC Nizhny Novgorod

  • Injury Aleksandr Ektov Starting Defender Starting player icon
    0 matches played
    0 goals scored
    May 31 out since
    7 matches missed
  • Suspension Mamadou Maiga Starting Midfielder Starting player icon
    0 matches played
    0 goals scored
    August 14 out since
    0 matches missed
  • Injury Valeri Tsarukyan Rotation Midfielder Rotation player icon
    0 matches played
    0 goals scored
    May 31 out since
    7 matches missed

Dinamo Makhachkala team logo

Dinamo Makhachkala Season Overview

Dinamo Makhachkala has been remarkably impressive this season, a surprise to many, as few would have anticipated such a strong start in both the Cup and the RPL. The Makhachkala side initially kicked off their campaign with an away defeat to Spartak (0-1). However, the actual goal difference could have been significantly wider. Many were quick to label them as relegation candidates, but they soon proved them wrong. In their second consecutive away fixture, they managed to secure their first points, drawing with Orenburg (1-1) on their artificial pitch, which is notoriously challenging for all visiting teams. In the third round, they achieved their maiden league victory, modestly overcoming Akhmat (1-0) at home. Khasanbi Bizhiyev’s squad was on the verge of a second consecutive victory but couldn’t maintain their winning lead against another breakout team of the season, Akron (1-1). In the Russian Cup, their performance has been nothing short of excellent. In the first round, they managed to snatch a victory against none other than Pari-NN (1-0), and in the second round, they even managed to dispatch Spartak (1-1) away in a penalty shootout (4-3), thereby avenging their earlier RPL defeat. Khasanbi Bizhiyev faces a similar challenge with his infirmary, as three players are also sidelined: Sandarchuk, Kagermzov, and Dapo.

League Standings

#
Team
P
W
D
L
GD
Pts
8
Zenit Saint Petersburg
5
1
3
1
7-7
6
9
Akhmat Grozny
5
2
0
3
5-6
6
10
Dinamo Makhachkala
4
1
2
1
3-3
5
11
Orenburg
5
1
2
2
5-6
5
12
Dinamo Moscow
5
1
2
2
4-6
5
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Injuries and Suspensions: Dinamo Makhachkala

  • Injury Jan Dapo Reserve Defender Reserve player icon
    0 matches played
    0 goals scored
    April 11 out since
    16 matches missed

Players Questionable for Match

  • Injury Soslan Kagermzov Rotation Defender Rotation player icon
    0 matches played
    0 goals scored
    April 19 out since
    15 matches missed
  • Injury Aleksandr Sandrachuk Reserve Defender Reserve player icon
    0 matches played
    0 goals scored
    January 24 out since
    30 matches missed

Match Prediction

Despite Pari-NN’s current struggles and Dinamo’s surprisingly strong form, I am inclined to place my trust in the home team for this encounter. They have finally savored the taste of victory, which should undoubtedly provide a significant boost to their self-confidence. Moreover, their closely contested match against Lokomotiv earlier in the season speaks volumes about their underlying potential. There’s also an element of revenge at play, as Dinamo Makhachkala previously defeated them in the national Cup. While Dinamo might not be losing games, they also haven’t secured a win in regular time in their last three outings. Given that this is an away fixture for them, it’s unlikely to be an easy ride. Therefore, I propose taking a calculated risk and backing the home team with a “zero handicap” (draw no bet). Russian Premier League

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