Neftekhimik vs SKA-Khabarovsk Prediction
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Neftekhimik and SKA-Khabarovsk in the 17th round of the First League? Both teams sit in the middle of the standings, adding a layer of intrigue to the match. Neftekhimik are showing decent form, alternating between wins and losses, but their defense remains highly vulnerable. SKA-Khabarovsk are also inconsistent, yet they have delivered more assured performances in recent games.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 02 March 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (home team - Neftekhimik):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk and SKA-Khabarovsk:
- played 13 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 6, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 11 against 15;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.69, in the 2nd half - 1.31;
- average total goals in the match - 2.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Russian Cup tournament (home team - Ufa, away team - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the game statistics (Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Ufa):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk currently hold the 10th spot in the league and are striving to secure a mid-table position. The team displays an aggressive style of play, as evidenced by their recent results: two wins, two losses, and one draw. However, consistency is not their strong suit, with a win rate of just 40% in their recent matches, often following a victory with a setback. Neftekhimik concede slightly over one goal per game (1.25), which could pose a challenge against more organized opponents.
Match Results: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

SKA-Khabarovsk Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - SKA-Khabarovsk, away - Fakel Voronezh). The match ended with a score of 1:0.
Here are the game statistics (SKA-Khabarovsk vs Fakel Voronezh):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
SKA-Khabarovsk currently sit in eighth place and continue their push for the upper echelons of the league. Their recent form is impressive: three wins from their last five matches instill confidence ahead of their trip to Neftekhimik. Over the last ten games, the team has averaged just under one goal per match (0.9), but this is offset by their solid defensive organization-only one defeat in these games highlights their strong defensive setup.
Match Results: SKA-Khabarovsk
Latest news
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Neftekhimik have one lingering issue in defense: defender Dmitry Shadrintsev is not yet ready to assist the team.
SKA-Khabarovsk
SKA also have two players unavailable. Defender Makar Chirkov is still recovering from an injury, while holding midfielder Sadyg Bagiev will miss the upcoming match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 13;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 0.69;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.38, while the visitors net 0.31.
First-Half Stats: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (home) vs SKA-Khabarovsk (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 7;
- wins: 1 (11.11%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- losses: 4 (44.44%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- draws: 4 (44.44%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1.57;
- Average goals conceded: 0.67 vs 0.86.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.7) vs 1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.6).
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games against SKA-Khabarovsk (Football National League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 6, draws - 4.
Statistics: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs SKA-Khabarovsk
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 4 vs 6;
- win percentage: 25% vs 38%;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 7 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk have not won in last 6 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.85, the guests - 1.15;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs SKA-Khabarovsk
- average total in the tournament: 2.38 vs 2;
- average total goals scored: 1.13 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.63 vs 0.5;
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk: average total at home in the tournament - 0.78;
- SKA-Khabarovsk: average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1) vs 0.9 (away - 0.75).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk games against SKA-Khabarovsk (Football National League).
Prediction on corners
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk have taken under 5.5 corners in 15 of last 17 games (Football National League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.84 (1.92 for home team and 1.92 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.28 (2.71 for home team and 1.57 for away team).
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.25; at home - 1.11;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; at home - 1.25.
SKA-Khabarovsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.13, away - 2.71;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; away - 3.
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in last 5 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk games against SKA-Khabarovsk (Football National League).
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in 19 of last 21 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk games.
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in 16 of last 18 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk games (Football National League).
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in 9 of last 10 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk home games (Football National League).
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in 7 of last 8 SKA-Khabarovsk games.
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in 6 of last 7 SKA-Khabarovsk games (Football National League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs SKA-Khabarovsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk at home - 4 (44%);
- number of BTTS matches for SKA-Khabarovsk away - 4 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for SKA-Khabarovsk away - 2 (50%).
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk have scored and conceded in last 5 games.
Editorial Prediction
The teams are neck and neck in the standings, and their current form suggests they are evenly matched-there's no clear favorite here. Both Neftekhimik and SKA-Khabarovsk rely on solid defense and tend to avoid unnecessary risks. Head-to-head encounters support this strategy: in their last six meetings, no more than two goals were scored in each game. Given this scenario, another tight contest seems likely. Our bet is on a total of under 2.5 goals.