Neftekhimik vs Spartak Kostroma Prediction 18 April 2026
📢 In the upcoming match between Neftekhimik and Spartak Kostroma, the attacking prowess of both teams takes center stage. Although both sides have been delivering average results, their confidence in attack could lead to a flurry of goals. The visitors are particularly motivated, driven by their current position in the standings as they aim to secure a spot in the top five.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 03 August 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here’s a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with Spartak Kostroma as the home side):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
📊 Officially, Neftekhimik and Spartak Kostroma have faced each other in just one match.
Head-to-head statistics Neftekhimik - Spartak Kostroma
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Kamaz Naberezhnye Chelny, away team - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Kamaz Naberezhnye Chelny):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Neftekhimik find themselves mid-table and are striving to climb higher. Their form has been inconsistent, with one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. Despite this, they know how to capitalize on home advantage to secure points. On average, they score just over one goal per match but concede at a steady rate of around 1.14 goals per game.
Match Results: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Spartak Kostroma Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Chernomorets, away - Spartak Kostroma). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Spartak Kostroma vs Chernomorets):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Spartak Kostroma have been delivering more assured performances this season, securing several crucial victories. They've won two of their last five matches and are ambitiously aiming to climb higher than their current fifth place in the league. The team boasts a solid scoring rate of 1.43 goals per game, although their defense isn't always reliable, making their matches quite entertaining.
Match Results: Spartak Kostroma
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Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Neftekhimik will be without Nikita Bogatyryov, as the defender will miss the match due to suspension (accumulation of yellow cards).
Spartak Kostroma
The visitors will be without Denis Zhilmostnykh (red card in the last match) and Nikita Supranovich (accumulation of yellow cards).
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 1;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home team scores on average 0, while the visitors net 1.
First-Half Stats: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (home) vs Spartak Kostroma (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 3 (21.43%) vs 3 (21.43%);
- losses: 5 (35.71%) vs 4 (28.57%);
- draws: 6 (42.86%) vs 7 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 0.86 vs 1.14;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.57.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 0;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.9).
- Spartak Kostroma conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Football National League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.
Statistics: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Spartak Kostroma
- matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- wins: 8 vs 11;
- win percentage: 29% vs 39%;
- losses: 8 vs 6;
- draws: 12 vs 11.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 5.
- Spartak Kostroma have not won in 8 of last 9 away games.
- Spartak Kostroma have not won in 7 of last 8 away games (Football National League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Spartak Kostroma
- average total in the tournament: 2.25 vs 2.61;
- average total goals scored: 1.11 vs 1.43;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.54;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.61 vs 0.89;
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk: average total at home in the tournament - 0.79;
- Spartak Kostroma: average total away in the tournament - 1.71;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.75) vs 1.1 (away - 1.5).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Spartak Kostroma games (Football National League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Spartak Kostroma
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 21;
- number of BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk at home - 5 (36%);
- number of BTTS matches for Spartak Kostroma away - 10 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Spartak Kostroma away - 3 (75%).
- Spartak Kostroma have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Football National League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (44/252, 17.5%);
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk at home most often finish matches: 0:0 (4/14, 28.6%);
- Spartak Kostroma away most often play: 1:2 (4/14, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 14.26% (odds 5)
1:0 - 10.28% (odds 6.3)
0:0 - 9.64% (odds 6.2)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Neftekhimik enter the match as slight favorites, but Spartak Kostroma are currently in solid form and ready to put up a strong fight. Both teams will be looking for opportunities in attack and won't settle for just defensive play. The stats back this up: at least two goals have been scored in 6 of Spartak Kostroma's last 7 matches. Considering this trend and the evenly matched teams, betting on over 1.5 goals seems like a well-founded prediction.No comments
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