Makhachkala and Spartak Nal'chik have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Pfl.
- Makhachkala have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Spartak Nal'chik have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Makhachkala form and stats
6 victories, 2 draws and 4 defeats. That’s what Makhachkala have to build on here in the Pfl.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Makhachkala, as their goalkeeper Khazbulat Khamkhoev has completely shut out the opponents for 180 minutes in the Pfl.
Makhachkala's last game was hosting Biolog (placed 13th) and winning 1-0.
The Makhachkala fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 21 goals in 12 league matches. 15 goals have been conceded.
Spartak Nal'chik form and stats
3-4-5 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Spartak Nal'chik in their Pfl matches away.
Nal'chik are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 1-1 draw at Anzhi (placed 6th). Preceding that, the 0-2 home loss versus Chernomorets.
Nal'chik have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 12 league away games 15 goals have been scored. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. As opposed to that, Spartak Nal'chik have seen the ball go into their own net 15 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Makhachkala and Spartak Nal'chik have met before this season: Spartak Nal'chik - Makhachkala 3-2. H2H stats regardless of arena (last two matches): Makhachkala zero wins, one draw and Spartak Nal'chik one victory. As for goals, one match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), one game had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  A. Khachirov 5 goals |  M. Abakarov 4 goals |
Makhachkala missing players
Spartak Nal'chik missing players
| Makhachkala | Spartak Nal'chik | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 24 | 12 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 12 | 23 |
| 9 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 32 | 21 | 2 | Scored | S | 2 | 15 | 28 |
| 30 | 15 | 0 | Conceded | C | 5 | 15 | 24 |
| 92% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 67% | 83% | 83% |
| 62% | 67% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 58% | 61% |
| 46% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 42% | 35% |
| 29% | 42% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 42% | 30% |
| 21% | 25% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 25% | 17% |
| 50% | 58% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 42% | 35% |
| 33% | 33% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 33% | 39% |
| 25% | 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 42% | 43% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.7 | 2.6 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 7.4 | 8.4 | 2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.7 | 10.2 | 11.2 |
| 3.2 | 3.7 | 1.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| 39% | 48% | 67% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 15% | 32% | 28% |
- Makhachkala have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Makhachkala haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Spartak Nal'chik have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Kuban Kholding | 24 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 47 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 8 | 30 | 58 |
| 2 | Urozhay | 24 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 59 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 11 | 40 | 56 |
| 3 | Chernomorets | 23 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 7 | 23 | 50 |
| 4 | SKA Rostov | 24 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 56 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 13 | 32 | 47 |
| 5 | Legion Dynamo | 24 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 49 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 32 | 47 |
| 6 | Anzhi | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 36 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 38 |
| 7 | Forte Taganrog | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 42 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| 8 | Makhachkala | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 30 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 33 |
| 9 | Dinamo Stavropol' | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 33 | 31 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 32 |
| 10 | Spartak Nal'chik | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 31 |
| 11 | Mashuk-KMV | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 29 | 36 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 24 | -7 | 29 |
| 12 | Krasnodar 3 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 28 | 43 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 17 | -15 | 22 |
| 13 | Biolog | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 34 | 43 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 25 | -9 | 21 |
| 14 | Druzhba | 23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 55 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 25 | -33 | 19 |
| 15 | Inter Cherkessk | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 24 | 62 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 39 | -38 | 18 |
| 16 | Essentuki | 24 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 22 | 61 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 35 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 26 | -39 | 13 |
| 17 | Tuapse | 23 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 29 | 80 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 39 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 41 | -51 | 10 |