Ryazan vs Tambov Prediction 17 September 2026
🔊 In Ryazan, two impressive streaks are set to collide, and on Thursday, one of them will face a serious test. The hosts have claimed victory in their last four head-to-head meetings, while Tambov remain unbeaten in regulation throughout this season, having secured points in every outing so far. For the visitors, this will be their first game after a week-long break, whereas Ryazan-VDV have already found their rhythm following a return to action. The match is scheduled to get underway at 19:00 Moscow time, with the main intrigue centered on which of these trends will prevail.
Head-to-Head
📊Ryazan-VDV and Tambov have faced off in 16 official games. The hosts have claimed six wins, including overtime victories, while the visitors have come out on top nine times. Tambov also hold the edge in goals scored: 45 to Ryazan-VDV’s 38. On average, both teams combine for 1.56 goals in the opening period, and 1.75 goals in both the second and third periods. The overall average total per game stands at 5 goals. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 22 December 2025 in Tambov, with the hosts edging out a 4-3 win.
Head-to-head statistics Ryazan - Tambov

Ryazan Team Overview
Ryazan-VDV’s recent form raises serious concerns: just one win and four defeats in their last five outings, with a two-game losing streak leading into this fixture. Defensively, they concede an average of 2.2 goals per game, while their offensive struggles are especially pronounced at home-managing only a single goal per match on their own ice. Over the last ten games, the picture looks even bleaker: only two victories against eight losses, conceding an average of 3.2 goals per contest. Defensive lapses have become more frequent than usual, making it difficult for Ryazan-VDV to regain consistency-even when facing sides without elite attacking firepower.
Match Results: Ryazan

Tambov Team Overview
Tambov head into their away fixture having picked up two wins and one loss in their last three outings; while their most recent result was a defeat, the overall trend remains positive thanks to a prior two-game winning streak. Over this short span, Tambov have averaged exactly three goals per game-noticeably higher than their season average of around 2.1. Defensively, the team continue to concede at a high rate-nearly three goals per match across their last ten-but their offensive output has often allowed them to make up for defensive lapses, especially when facing inconsistent opponents.