Nizhny Novgorod 0-1 Akhmat – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Nizhny Novgorod at 36%, yet other data sources diverge — this Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Nizhny Novgorod and Akhmat meet at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod in Premier League, Regular Season - 28. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 7 May 2022 at 14:30 UTC.
Current Form
Nizhny Novgorod's overall Premier League record this term: 2W 5D 3L from 10 games (1.10 PPG). Last five: W L D L D. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 0.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Nizhny Novgorod, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod have gone 2W 3D 5L this season (10 games, 0.90 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
Akhmat have collected 1.10 PPG across 10 Premier League outings this season: 3W 2D 5L. Last five: D L L L W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Akhmat, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Akhmat's away record: 2W 2D 6L from 10 road trips in Premier League this season (0.80 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.10 vs 1.10 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 1 head-to-head meetings have produced 0 wins for Nizhny Novgorod, 1 for Akhmat and 0 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 4.0 per game across 1 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 7 Nov 2021, ended 1–3 with Akhmat winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Data
Nizhny Novgorod goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (27 games, 13 at home): they score before half-time in 46% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 64% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (home games).
Akhmat goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (27 games, 13 at away): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (away games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Nizhny Novgorod 59% versus Akhmat 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Nizhny Novgorod 48% | Akhmat 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Nizhny Novgorod 0.89 xG and Akhmat 0.77 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Nizhny Novgorod attack 0.623 / defence 0.957 | Akhmat attack 0.626 / defence 1.221. League average goals — home 1.166 / away 1.288. Nizhny Novgorod's attack strength of 0.623 is below the league average — the 0.89 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Akhmat bring a strong defensive rating of 1.221 — this is suppressing Nizhny Novgorod's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 27 Nizhny Novgorod games / 27 Akhmat games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Nizhny Novgorod 36% | Draw 35% | Akhmat 29%. Fair-value odds: Nizhny Novgorod 2.78 | Draw 2.86 | Akhmat 3.45. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 35% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 23% | BTTS probability 32% | Total xG 1.66. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 77% probability — total xG of 1.66 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS No has firm model support at 68% — Akhmat's lower xG of 0.77 creates a meaningful probability of a scoring blank, which suppresses the BTTS Yes probability to 32%.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Nizhny Novgorod at 36% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 35% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Nizhny Novgorod if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 1.66 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 23% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 32% on No. Form rates are neutral: Nizhny Novgorod 50% | Akhmat 50%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: Stadion Nizhny Novgorod • Kick-off: Saturday 7 May 2022, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Nizhny Novgorod 36% | Draw 35% | Akhmat 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 23% | BTTS 32% | xG Nizhny Novgorod 0.89 / Akhmat 0.77 • Poisson strength factors: Nizhny Novgorod attack 0.623 / def 0.957 | Akhmat attack 0.626 / def 1.221 | league avg home 1.166 / away 1.288 • Poisson stance: Nizhny Novgorod (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.89
Nizhny Novgorod xG
Expected Goals
0.77
Akhmat xG
32%
BTTS
50%
Over 1.5
23%
Over 2.5
9%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat kick off?
Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat kicked off at 14:30 on Saturday 7 May 2022 at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod.
What was the final score in Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat?
Nizhny Novgorod 0 - 1 Akhmat.
Where is Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat being played?
The match is being played at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod.
What competition is Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat part of?
Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Premier League (Russia).
Who is favourite to win Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat?
Our statistical model gives Nizhny Novgorod a 36% chance of winning, Akhmat a 29% chance, and a 35% chance of a draw — making Nizhny Novgorod the favourite.
Will both teams score in Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat?
Our model estimates a 32% probability that both Nizhny Novgorod and Akhmat will score (BTTS).
Will Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 23%.
What is the head-to-head record between Nizhny Novgorod and Akhmat?
Record (1 meetings): Nizhny Novgorod 0W | Draws 0 | Akhmat 1W.
What form are Nizhny Novgorod and Akhmat in?
Nizhny Novgorod (all comps): 2W-5D-3L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-L-D-L-D. Akhmat (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-L-L-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Nizhny Novgorod's attack rating (0.62) and Akhmat's defence rating (1.22), the model arrives at 0.89 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Akhmat's attack (0.63x) against Nizhny Novgorod's defence (0.96x) — and the away total comes out at 0.77.
These ratings are built from 27/27 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 0-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 20.7%. Close behind: 1-0 (15.2%), 1-1 (14.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 51% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Nizhny Novgorod Win
36%
2.81
35%
2.84
29%
3.43
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 0
19.1%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
16.9%
Home win
0 – 1
14.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.89
Nizhny Novgorod xG
Total xG
1.66
0.77
Akhmat xG
2.81
36%
Home win
2.84
35%
Draw
3.43
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
49%
Over 1.5
2.04
51%
Under 1.5
1.96
23%
Over 2.5
4.35
77%
Under 2.5
1.30
9%
Over 3.5
11.11
91%
Under 3.5
1.10
3%
Over 4.5
33.33
97%
Under 4.5
1.03
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
32%
BTTS Yes
3.12
68%
BTTS No
1.47
Clean Sheet
46%
2.16
41%
2.43
Win to Nil
16%
6.08
12%
8.32
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 19.1 | 14.7 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | – |
| 1 | 16.9 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 7.5 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 20.7%.
How many goals are Nizhny Novgorod and Akhmat expected to score?
The model projects 0.89 expected goals for Nizhny Novgorod and 0.77 for Akhmat, a combined total of 1.66.
How confident is the prediction model for Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Nizhny Novgorod come into this having played 27 games, going 7W 8D 12L for 1.07 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-D-L-D. The sample for Nizhny Novgorod is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Akhmat sit at 1.30 PPG from 27 outings (11W 2D 14L), a run that reads D-L-L-L-W across their last five. The sample for Akhmat is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.07 PPG for Nizhny Novgorod against 1.30 for Akhmat. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Nizhny Novgorod's home form reads 3W 3D 7L across 13 games on their own ground, a 0.92 PPG return.
Away from home, Akhmat have taken 0.85 points per game from 13 outings (3W 2D 8L). That's a step down from their 1.30 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Akhmat's season.
Attack vs Defence
Nizhny Novgorod are averaging 0.93 goals scored and 1.41 conceded per game recently; Akhmat are on 1.22 scored and 1.37 conceded.
Last 27 Results — Premier League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Nizhny Novgorod
Blended
Akhmat
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Nizhny Novgorod and Akhmat in coming into this match?
Nizhny Novgorod have gone 7W 8D 12L in their last 27 games (1.07 PPG), while Akhmat have gone 11W 2D 14L in their last 27 (1.30 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Nizhny Novgorod at home or Akhmat away?
Nizhny Novgorod's home record (0.92 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Nizhny Novgorod at home: 0.92 PPG; Akhmat away: 0.85 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to November 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. They last met on 3 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Akhmat have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Akhmat won 5-1 on 28 Apr 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Nizhny Novgorod have gone 3W 0D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Akhmat — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Nizhny Novgorod
0
Draws
5
Akhmat
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Nizhny Novgorod and Akhmat?
From 10 meetings on record, Nizhny Novgorod have won 5, Akhmat have won 5, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Nizhny Novgorod and Akhmat last play each other?
They last met on 3 May 2026, when Akhmat 2-0 Nizhny Novgorod.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Nizhny Novgorod see a goal before the break in 46% of their matches.
Akhmat are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 15% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Nizhny Novgorod 54%, Akhmat 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 46% (Nizhny Novgorod) and 54% (Akhmat).
On the defensive side: Nizhny Novgorod keep a clean sheet in 31% of their matches; Nizhny Novgorod have failed to score in 31% of games; Akhmat in 46%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Nizhny Novgorod home games / Akhmat away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Nizhny Novgorod play Akhmat?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 54% of Nizhny Novgorod's recent matches and 54% of Akhmat's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Nizhny Novgorod vs Akhmat usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 46% of Nizhny Novgorod's recent games and 54% of Akhmat's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Nizhny Novgorod and Akhmat tend to score early?
Nizhny Novgorod have had a goal before half-time in 46% of their recent matches, Akhmat in 62% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Akhmat defy the odds to beat Nizhny Novgorod 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Akhmat beat Nizhny Novgorod 0-1 at Stadion Nizhny Novgorod, Regular Season - 28, in the Premier League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Nizhny Novgorod 0.89 xG and Akhmat 0.77 xG, a combined 1.66. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Nizhny Novgorod fell 0.9 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Nizhny Novgorod attack 0.62 / defence 0.96 against Akhmat attack 0.63 / defence 1.22, drawn from 27/27 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Nizhny Novgorod 36% | Draw 35% | Akhmat 29%, with Nizhny Novgorod to win its most likely call at 36%. The actual Akhmat win had been the model's second-ranked read at 29%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 23%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 50% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 32% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Nizhny Novgorod 48%, Akhmat 56%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Nizhny Novgorod's trading profile (27 games, 13 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Akhmat's trading profile (27 games, 13 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Nizhny Novgorod 1.07 PPG, Akhmat 1.30 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Akhmat win broke the near-deadlock. Nizhny Novgorod (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.85 scoring average — below par going forward. Akhmat (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.54 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.