Probable Lineups
3-5-2
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.4)
6.6
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
26.8
Average Age
25.3
180.4
Average Height (cm)
183.2
(0.6)
0.6
Shots pg
1.1
(1.2)
(47%)
53%
Aerial Duel Success
59%
(56%)
(0.5)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.4)
(1.2)
1.1
Tackles pg
0.9
(1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Nizhny Novgorod
FC Rostov
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Zhigulev | Out | N/A | |
| Mamadou Maiga | Out | N/A | |
| Konstantin Maradishvili | Out | N/A | |
| Dmitri Tikhiy | Doubtful | 6.46 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eyad El Askalany | Out | 6.52 | |
| Egor Golenkov | Out | 6.67 | |
| Aleksey Mironov | Out | N/A |
Team News
Nizhny Novgorod
FC Rostov
- FC Pari NN parted ways with Sasa Ilic and appointed Viktor Goncharenko as their new head coach during the international break.
- Defender Dmitry Zhivoglyadov left the Nizhny Novgorod outfit and is now looking for a new club.
- Mateo Stamatov is again available for selection after missing last time out due to suspension.
- Midfielders Mamadou Maiga, Konstantin Maradishvili and Ilya Zhigulev have been recovering from long-term injuries and will miss out here.
- Midfielder Alexey Mironov is back in training after recovering from a long-term injury, but he is unlikely to be available for selection here.
- Russian forward Egor Golenkov is being treated for a recent injury and will miss the upcoming visit to Nizhny Novgorod.
- Defender Eyad El Askalany remains sidelined due to a serious knee injury and will only return to action after the winter break.
