Kirill Malyarov's first-half header settled it as Spartak Kostroma beat Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 1-0, a win that sends them to Volga Ulyanovsk on Thursday with something to protect. It was a tight, scrappy affair in the Football National League, decided by one moment and defended with gritted teeth thereafter.
Kirill MalyarovSpartak Kostroma · Defender1 goalSpartak Kostroma 1:0 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 15
- 28
- 35
- 45 + 1
Second half0 - 0
- 58
- 72A. Kotik
- 85L. Sharifullin
Live Prediction
Spartak Kostroma to winWon1.25
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What was the final score of Spartak Kostroma vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk?
Spartak Kostroma 1-0 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (Football National League).
Who scored?
Kirill Malyarov (35') for Spartak Kostroma.
Were there any cards in Spartak Kostroma vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk?
Yellow cards: Islam Mashukov (Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk); Enri Mukba (Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk); Nikolay Tarasov (Spartak Kostroma); Anatoliy Nemchenko (Spartak Kostroma); Vladislav Kamilov (Spartak Kostroma); Denis Zhilmostnykh (Spartak Kostroma).
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Head to Head meetings
Spartak Kostroma – Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Spartak Kostroma
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- 1
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 1  |
Scored goals | 3 | 4 |
Average per game | 1 | 1.33 |
The biggest victory | 1-0 | 1-3 |
Spartak Kostroma
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Spartak Kostroma
Spartak Kostroma is a slight favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 45.6 vs 41 for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 39.1 vs 28.6). CheckLive signal strength 64/100.
Home win — Spartak Kostroma
High confidence64%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
42
37.6
CheckSkill
51.2
49.1
CheckMental
39.1
28.6
CheckLive total45.6 vs 41+4.6
More match signals
Over 2.565%
Both teams to score — Yes64%
Over 3.558%
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Spartak Kostroma vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk?
On CheckLive metrics Spartak Kostroma rate higher: 45.6 vs 41, CheckLive signal strength 64/100.
What is Spartak Kostroma's main edge?
Spartak Kostroma is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 39.1 vs 28.6 for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. The overall rating gap is 4.6.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-1 (Spartak Kostroma vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
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Draws
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Victories
| label | first team | second team |
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Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |