Spartak Moskva vs FK Nizjni Novgorod - Russian Cup
Fixture Preview - 26 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
As Spartak Moskva prepares to face FK Nizjni Novgorod in the Russian Cup on Tuesday, the match presents an intriguing dynamic between two teams with contrasting recent form. Spartak, with two draws and a win in their last five matches, will be looking to leverage their home advantage at the Otkrytiye Arena. In contrast, Nizjni Novgorod has struggled, suffering four consecutive losses, which could impact their confidence heading into this knockout fixture. One concrete angle to consider is Spartak's historical dominance in their head-to-head encounters, having won four of the last ten meetings, with three draws and only three wins for Nizjni Novgorod. Additionally, both teams have shown the capacity to score, with four of their last ten clashes resulting in both teams finding the net. Given Nizjni Novgorod's current form, Spartak will aim to exploit their defensive vulnerabilities while seeking to secure a place in the next round of the cup. Expect a competitive match, but Spartak's home advantage and recent form could prove decisive.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  CSKA Moskva | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 |  Rubin Kazan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 |  Krylya Sovetov | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 |  Spartak Moskva | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Orenburg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sochi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 |  FK Nizjni Novgorod | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Lokomotiv Moskva | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Baltika | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 |  Dinamo Moskva | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2024 | Spartak Moskva | 3–0 | FK Nizjni Novgorod | Premier League |
| October 27, 2024 | FK Nizjni Novgorod | 0–2 | Spartak Moskva | Premier League |
| May 5, 2024 | FK Nizjni Novgorod | 0–0 | Spartak Moskva | Premier League |
| October 22, 2023 | Spartak Moskva | 2–0 | FK Nizjni Novgorod | Premier League |
| September 19, 2023 | FK Nizjni Novgorod | 0–3 | Spartak Moskva | Russian Cup |
| August 8, 2023 | Spartak Moskva | 5–4 | FK Nizjni Novgorod | Russian Cup |
| May 28, 2023 | Spartak Moskva | 0–0 | FK Nizjni Novgorod | Premier League |
| October 2, 2022 | FK Nizjni Novgorod | 1–2 | Spartak Moskva | Premier League |
| March 19, 2022 | FK Nizjni Novgorod | 1–1 | Spartak Moskva | Premier League |
| August 7, 2021 | Spartak Moskva | 1–2 | FK Nizjni Novgorod | Premier League |