The Matchday 28 clash in the Russian Premier League between Pari NN and Krylia Sovetov will take place on May 12 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Pari NN vs. Krylia Sovetov: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Pari NN
Viktor Goncharenko's side put up a strong fight against Zenit in their last match but failed to secure any points (1-2). This defeat marked Pari NN's sixth loss in their last eight league matches (1 win, 1 draw). Additionally, the team has conceded at least twice in seven of their last 11 RPL matches. Currently, Nizhny Novgorod sits in 14th place in the league table with 23 points, and a victory could help them avoid direct relegation. Notably, Pari NN, alongside Orenburg, is one of the two teams that have conceded the most goals in the current championship (49).
- The team has not won in 8 of their last 10 home matches in the RPL (3 draws, 5 losses).
- The club has not conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 8 home league matches.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 7 of Pari NN's last 8 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Pari NN (3-4-3)
Nikita Medvedev – Kirill Gotzuk, Viktor Aleksandrov, Sven Karic – Mamadou Maiga, Alexander Troshechkin, Ilya Agapov, Nikita Kakkoev – Vladislav Karapuzov, Vyacheslav Grulev, Nikita Ermakov.
Forward Alexander Koksharov will not play due to injury.
Krylia Sovetov
In their last match, Igor Osinkin's side was defeated at home by Dynamo Moscow. As a result, Krylia Sovetov's unbeaten streak in the league, which lasted five matches (3 wins, 2 draws), came to an end. Moreover, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet in 16 of their last 17 RPL matches. In the league table, the Samara-based team is in 10th place with 30 points. Notably, a victory would secure their place in the Premier League for the next season.
- The team has not won in 8 of their last 10 away matches in the RPL (4 draws, 4 losses).
- Both teams have scored in 6 of the club's last 8 away league matches.
- The Samara team has not scored in the second half in 7 of their last 9 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Krylia Sovetov (4-4-2)
Sergey Pesyakov – Nikolay Rasskazov, Dominik Oroz, Glenn Bale, Kirill Pechenin – Fernando Costanza, Sergey Babkin, Ivan Oleynikov, Ilya Gaponov – Anton Zinkovsky, Ivan Sergeev.
Defender Dominik Oroz will not play due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Referee
Ranel Ziyak (Russia)
Matches – 8 (RPL and First League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 35;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 30;
Penalties – 13%.
Match Prediction: Pari NN vs. Krylia Sovetov
Nizhny Novgorod is highly motivated to escape the relegation zone and avoid dropping to the First League, so Viktor Goncharenko's side is expected to play an open game with an emphasis on attacking. Moreover, Pari NN has been scoring regularly in home matches recently: in their last five home games in the RPL, they failed to break through only the defense of the league leaders, Krasnodar. However, during this period, the team also conceded quite a few goals – seven, and managed to keep a clean sheet only against Akhmat.
Krylia Sovetov also focuses on creating chances, even in away matches: in 5 of their last 6 away Premier League games, Igor Osinkin's side failed to score only against Makhachkala's Dynamo. During this period, the team managed to score against such opponents as CSKA and Krasnodar, who are known for their solid home defenses. At the same time, the Samara team does not excel in defense: they have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last ten away league matches.
I expect a high-scoring match, with both teams finding the net. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
