- Nizhny Novgorod have failed to win in their last 2 league away visits to PFK Kryliya Sovetov Samara Kryliya Sovetov Samara and FC Nizhny Novgorod’s last 5 Premier League meetings have resulted in 3 Nizhny Novgorod wins, 1 Kryliya Sovetov win and 1 draw The bookies are anticipating a tight game with Kryliya Sovetov and the Draw both +125 with Nizhny Novgorod +135
A new chess match is about to begin
With zero points apiece and the sides placed 10th and 12th respectively, Friday’s clash represents an opportunity for either side to make a statement of intent ahead of their respective 2025-2026 Premier League campaigns. Magomed Adiev has been appointed as Kryliya Sovetov’s manager in June 2025 and is expected to have a structured, progressive game plan that is likely to include more possession and the use of the wide areas.
His opposite number, Aleksey Shpilevski, has taken the reins at Nizhny Novgorod just days after Adiev was appointed and, although both teams will come into this fixture with a clean slate, it is fair to say that Shpilevski’s team’s strong suit is to sit deep and spring fast counter-attacks. This clash of styles promises to be intriguing, and with that in mind, our PFK Kryliya Sovetov Samara vs FC Nizhny Novgorod prediction will focus on how these contrasting approaches may impact the result. This clash of styles should be a fascinating chess match for the purists of Russian soccer to dissect.
Stick with the stats
With no recent form to go on and with the arrival of two new coaches, we think that the recent history of this match-up is the best guide to the likely outcome of this game. However, with both sides at even PFK Kryliya Sovetov Samara vs FC Nizhny Novgorod odds, both teams to score at +115 is a good bet. Additionally, this is a fixture where PFK Kryliya Sovetov Samara vs FC Nizhny Novgorod betting tips could offer extra insight for punters looking to make informed decisions.
