Probable Lineups
4-3-3
3-5-1-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
7.1
Average Ratings
6.4
(6.4)
25
Average Age
26.1
178.1
Average Height (cm)
183.6
(1)
1.2
Shots pg
0.5
(0.6)
(54%)
54%
Aerial Duel Success
48%
(47%)
(0.8)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.4)
(1.3)
1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Spartak Moscow
Nizhny Novgorod
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Chernov | Out | 6.61 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Boselli | Out | 6.78 | |
| Nikolay Kalinskiy | Out | 6.76 | |
| Ilya Zhigulev | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Mamadou Maiga | Out | N/A | |
| Konstantin Maradishvili | Out | N/A | |
| Stanislav Magkeev | Doubtful | 6.6 |
Team News
Spartak Moscow
Nizhny Novgorod
- Midfielder Christopher Martins is again available for selection after missing last time out due to suspension.
- Nikita Chernov is undergoing an individual training programme in order to recover his fitness and will miss Saturday’s match.
- Manfred Ugalde is the man of the moment at Tarasovka after scoring eight goals in the last three league matches.
- Versatile forward Juan Manuel Boselli was sent off in last round’s match at Rostov-on-Don and will not feature here.
- Midfielder Nikolay Kalinsky is suspended after receiving his fourth yellow card of the season last time out against FC Rostov.
- Mamadou Maiga and Konstantin Maradishvili are back in training after recovering from a long-term injury, but will miss the last match of the year.
