Neftekhimik and Spartak Kostroma face each other on Saturday 04.18.2026, at 15:30 (UK Time), in a FNL 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Neftekhimik's home ground, the Stadion Neftekhimik.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Neftekhimik and Spartak Kostroma, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Neftekhimik vs Spartak Kostroma
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2nd Half Over 0.5 Goals
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Neftekhimik preview
Neftekhimik heads into the match with the following record in the FNL: in 28 matches, Neftekhimik secured 8 victories, 12 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Neftekhimik's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Neftekhimik has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 35 goals, of which 31 were scored in the FNL, resulting in an average of 1.11 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Rashid Magomedov, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Andrey Golubev has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Neftekhimik has conceded 32 goals in the FNL (an average of 1.14 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.19 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Spartak Kostroma preview
Spartak Kostroma comes into the game with 28 matches played so far in the FNL. They have secured 11 victories, 11 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.57 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 12 draws, and 6 losses.
Spartak Kostroma's attack has been highly effective, scoring 40 goals during this period. Of that total, 40 were netted in the FNL, with an average of 1.43 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.
Spartak Kostroma's offensive system is led by Aleksandr Saplinov, the team's top scorer this season. The russian midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Artur Gharibyan. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.18 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 33 goals in 29 matches, averaging 1.14 per match.
Head to head: Neftekhimik vs Spartak Kostroma
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Neftekhimik
Russia - FNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L D W |
1 |
| Home | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Away | D L W L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 1.86 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 0.79 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 1.07 | 1.21 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 36% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 57% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 36% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 50% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 1.17 | 0.88 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 0.97 | 1.05 |
Spartak Kostroma
Russia - FNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L D D |
1.6 |
| Home | W D D D L |
1.2 |
| Away | W L D D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 29% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.61 | 2.21 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.14 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1.07 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 79% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 7% | 0% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 21% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 36% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.1 | 1.16 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
0.89 | 0.85 | 0.94 |
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