Match Info

FNL - Round 7

Date: 20 August 2026, Thursday

Location: Neftekhimik Stadium (Nizhnekamsk)

Referee: Moldovan V. (Rus)

Where to Watch on TV:


Usa	SportsEngine Play


	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk		Sochi

	1	X	2
	4.47	3.36	1.93
	4.40	3.10	1.89
	4.51	3.24	1.86	Watch
	3.75	3.05	1.91
Avarage Now (Initially)	4.28 ↑ (4.17)	3.19 ↓ (3.55)	1.9 ↑ (1.83)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.25

The best margin for this event is 3.9%, offered by

#Advertisement. For Live Stream GEO restrictions apply. Funded account required. GamblingTherapy.org. 18+

Current Win Probability

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
21.7%

Draw
29.2%

Sochi
49.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

22.5%

26.4%

51.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

21.7%

25.5%

53%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.8%)

Sochi has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.1%)

The ML Model estimate for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk aligns with the current prediction.

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Sochi than the current prediction. (+3.9%)

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Sochi Predictions

Expected Score (Market Odds): 0:1

#ad

Lineups

Starting Lineups
1. Golubev A. (G) 5. Musalov M. 44. Sukhoruchenko M. 22. Khomukha I. 2. Sitdikov M. 19. Sharifullin L. 31. Kasimov T. 6. Pechenkin N. 38. Aleynikov V. 11. Abdullaev S. 9. Kotik A.	35. Degtev A. (G) 33. Marcelo Alves 4. Litvinov V. 3. Soldatenkov A. 28. Magal R. 5. Osipov A. 18. Kaynov M. 13. Kalinin I. 8. Ignatov M. 17. Makarchuk A. 11. Meleshin P.
Substitutes
15. Bondar A. 27. Budylin A. 98. Ismagilov A. (G) 14. Mashukov I. 12. Mukba E. 28. Platonov P. 13. Puzanov S. 85. Pyatkin I. 8. Sukhomlinov D. 96. Vasiljev N.	59. Bart R. 9. Fedorov Z. 22. Kozhemyakin O. 66. Metsiev A. 60. Nosatiy M. 97. Pasevich R. 7. Sheydayev R. 85. Silev D. (G) 44. Stojic N.
Coaches
Evdokimov R.	Osinkin I.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (0 - 2)
27', Musalov M. 🟨,
29', 0 - 1, Marcelo Alves ⚽,
32', Marcelo Alves 🟨,
45', 0 - 2, Magal R. ⚽,
2nd Half (1 - 0)
46', Musalov M. ↓, Platonov P. ↑,
46', Sitdikov M. ↓, Puzanov S. ↑,
59', Kotik A. ↓, Mashukov I. ↑,
60', Kasimov T. ↓, Mukba E. ↑,
60', 1 - 2, Mashukov I. ⚽,
67', Ignatov M. ↓, Kozhemyakin O. ↑,
67', Kaynov M. ↓, Sheydayev R. ↑,
67', Meleshin P. ↓, Fedorov Z. ↑,
69', Sukhoruchenko M. 🟨,
70', Litvinov V. 🟥,
72', Sukhoruchenko M. 🟨,
76', Puzanov S. 🟨,
83', Mukba E. 🟨,
90+1', Fedorov Z. ↓, Stojic N. ↑,
90+6', 🟨,

Preview

Let's watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 14 and 5).

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

In this match, Sochi is seen as the favorite.

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Neftekhimik won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 3:9. (average 0.8:2.3).

Including home match between the teams, Neftekhimik won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:1.

Outrights of Russian FNL for now

Neftekhimik: 0.78%

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
4	Sochi	12	7	2	3	21:14	7	23
14	Neftekhimik	12	4	0	8	7:15	-8	12

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- FC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Russian FNL
14.08.26	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Shinnik	0:2 ✺
08.08.26	Nizhny Novgorod - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	5:1 ✺
01.08.26	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Tekstilshchik Ivanovo	1:0 ✺
25.07.26	Volga Ulyanovsk - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	2:0 ✺
19.07.26	Arsenal Tula - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	0:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 10.4 LLWLW
- FC Sochi
Russian FNL
16.08.26	Sochi - Volga Ulyanovsk	1:0 ✺
08.08.26	Torpedo Moscow - Sochi	1:2 ✺
01.08.26	Leningradets - Sochi	2:1 ✺
26.07.26	Sochi - Arsenal Tula	5:0 ✺
19.07.26	Sochi - Spartak Kostroma	0:2 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 7.8 WWLWL

Latest Head to Head

Russian FNL
10.05.25	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Sochi	1:1
Club Friendly
08.02.25	Sochi - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	2:0
Russian FNL
03.11.24	Sochi - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	3:2
Club Friendly
22.01.23	Sochi - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	3:0

Upcoming Matches