Nizhny Novgorod host Luch in the First League, round 31 at Lokomotiv Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod (17,856 capacity).

Luch won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–D–W–W), scoring 5 and conceding 2.

The two sides have met 5 times: Nizhny Novgorod 2 wins, Luch 1, 2 draws.