FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Rostov

FC Nizhny Novgorod’s Struggling Start

FC Nizhny Novgorod has endured an absolutely disastrous start to their season. “Pari NN” has suffered defeats in all six of their initial matches across all competitions this new season. It’s quite evident that Aleksey Shpilevsky’s squad is completely unprepared for either the Russian Cup or the RPL league. Not long ago, the “Nizhny Novgorod side” was beaten by “Rostov” (0-1). In that encounter, the “Northerners” maintained only 30% possession and conceded a staggering 15 shots on their goal from the opponent. The home team faces a significant setback: forward Vyacheslav Grulev, who was at least somewhat effective in attack, has sustained an injury. I believe his absence will severely impact their performance. Clearly, the club is grappling with serious psychological issues that cannot be resolved quickly.

Rostov’s Path to Recovery

“Rostov” has begun to gradually emerge from their period of crisis. Jonathan Alba’s team has shown significant improvement in their gameplay, and their first victory of the season has now arrived. In the previous matchday, the “Yellow-Blues” defeated “Nizhny Novgorod” (1-0). The “Wasps” managed four shots on target, with one proving decisive. Suleymanov scored in the 47th minute, converting a pass from Golenkov. It’s worth noting that in that game, the “Selmash” held an impressive 70% of possession, clearly illustrating the current disparity in class. While “Rostov” now faces a Russian Cup fixture, fortunately, their opponent will once again be “Pari NN”. Furthermore, it’s important to mention that the “Yellow-Blues” players will receive attractive bonuses for a victory in this tournament, giving them a strong incentive to fight.