An interesting match-up for Nizhny Novgorod in their first game under new coach Aleksey Shpilevski
Aleksey Shpilevski takes charge of FC Nizhny Novgorod for the first time on Sunday after being appointed as head coach on the 16th of June, 2025.
FK Krasnodar will provide a big test for Shpilevski and FC Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday as they are the favourites to win at 1.85. FC Nizhny Novgorod are listed at 4.40 to take all three points, with the draw coming in at 2.75. These figures are the latest FC Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Krasnodar odds, suggesting that it will be a very even match, but I don’t think that’s likely to be the case.
Murad Musayev has been the head coach of FK Krasnodar since March 2024 and is known for his proactive, possession-based tactical approach that features dynamic passing and medium-high pressing.
FC Nizhny Novgorod will set up to be compact and pragmatic; they will press at low-to-medium intensity and it really is a battle of contrasting styles.
Krasnodar should edge it
With Nizhny Novgorod being such a compact and structured team, I think they can keep it close, but there has to be an edge for the attacking team, Krasnodar, who have a better recent record in this fixture. Nizhny haven’t celebrated a home win over Krasnodar in more than 4 matches and so I’m backing the visitors to grab the opening goal.
This FC Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Krasnodar prediction is supported by Jhon Cordoba's good form for Krasnodar, having hit 2 of their last 5 goals, and he is their most likely threat.
For those looking to wager, our FC Nizhny Novgorod vs FK Krasnodar betting tips suggest that Krasnodar are likely to start strong and find the net first.
