Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Spartak Kostroma – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

18/04/2026 at 10:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Neftekhimik Stadium (Nizhnekamsk).

FNL - Round 29
Referee: Safyan R. (Rus)
Where to Watch on TV:


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Match Stats


Ball possession
51%	49%
Total shots
7	14
Shots on target
5	9
Corner kicks
3	3
Yellow cards
1	0
Total shots
7	14
Shots on target
5	9
Shots off target
2	5
Corner kicks
3	3
Free kicks
15	13

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (0 - 1)
14', Mashukov I. 🟨,
38', 0 - 1, Kalmykov A. (Penalty Awarded),
2nd Half (3 - 0)
46', Platonov P. ↓, Shiryaev M. ↑,
46', Valiakhmetov E. ↓, Musalov M. ↑,
57', Mashukov I. ↓, Magomedov R. ↑,
57', Rodin D. ↓, Kakhidze A. ↑,
59', 1 - 1, Magomedov R. ⚽,
67', 2 - 1, Shiltsov K. ⚽,
71', Enin I. ↓, Meshcheryakov I. ↑,
71', Pantelic D. ↓, Rubtsov I. ↑,
72', Shadrintsev D. ↓, Sitdikov M. ↑,
82', Nazarenko E. ↓, Tlekhugov M. ↑,
87', Lyakh V. ↓, Chursin K. ↑,
90+4', 3 - 1, Magomedov R. ⚽,

Highlights

Chances of winning

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
31.1%

Draw
31.5%

Spartak Kostroma
37.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

36%

33%

30.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

36.5%

33.4%

30.5%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.9%)

Spartak Kostroma has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.5%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Spartak Kostroma's recent form is better than expected.

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk than the current prediction. (+5.4%)

Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Spartak Kostroma than the current prediction. (-6.9%)

Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Spartak Kostroma, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Spartak Kostroma Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	3.05 ↑ (2.64)	3.02 ↑ (2.88)	2.54 ↓ (3.07)	5.3% (5.3%)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.00

Preview Facts

Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 10 and 5).
The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
Spartak Kostroma may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
In the last 1 head-to-head match, Neftekhimik won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:1.

How many head-to-head matches has Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk won against Spartak Kostroma?

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has won 0 of their last 1 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Spartak Kostroma won against Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk?

Spartak Kostroma has won 0 of their last 1 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Spartak Kostroma were as follows:

03.08.2025 Spartak Kostroma - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 1:1

Latest results of Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

10.04.2026 KAMAZ - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 0:0 ✺

05.04.2026 Rotor - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 3:1 ✺

01.04.2026 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Fakel 0:2 ✺

28.03.2026 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Shinnik 0:0 ✺

22.03.2026 Sokol Saratov - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 0:3 ✺

Latest results of Spartak Kostroma

11.04.2026 Chernomorets Novorossiysk - Spartak Kostroma 1:2 ✺

04.04.2026 Spartak Kostroma - Yenisey Krasnoyarsk 2:1 ✺

28.03.2026 Volga Ulyanovsk - Spartak Kostroma 1:0 ✺

22.03.2026 Spartak Kostroma - Shinnik 1:1 ✺

14.03.2026 Spartak Kostroma - Chayka Peschanokopskoye 1:1 ✺

Russian FNL Table

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Fakel Voronezh	32	19	7	6	41:22	19	64
2	Rodina Moscow	32	17	11	4	52:27	25	62
3	Ural	31	17	7	7	48:28	20	58
4	R. Volgograd	31	14	10	7	40:23	17	52
5	Kamaz	32	12	13	7	46:31	15	49
6	S. Kostroma	32	12	12	8	45:39	6	48
7	Yenisey	32	12	10	10	36:34	2	46
8	Shinnik Yaroslavl	31	10	13	8	30:25	5	43
9	Chelyabinsk	32	10	13	9	40:36	4	43
10	Torpedo Moscow	32	11	9	12	35:38	-3	42
11	Neftekhimik	32	10	12	10	38:37	1	42
12	Arsenal Tula	31	8	14	9	39:37	2	38
13	Ulyanovsk	32	9	9	14	33:43	-10	36
14	SKA Khabarovsk	31	8	11	12	32:45	-13	35
15	Ufa	31	7	10	14	30:37	-7	31
16	Chernomorets Novorossijsk	32	7	8	17	33:48	-15	29
17	FK Chayka	32	5	7	20	30:69	-39	22
18	Saratov	32	4	10	18	14:43	-29	22

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