Volga vs Chelyabinsk Prediction 2 August 2026
📢 Volga and Chelyabinsk arrive at matchday 4 of the First League level on points - both picked up three from their opening three games. Both are chasing down the promotion zone, four points away, though it's early and the pressure hasn't really built yet. Looking at the last ten matches for each side, wins have been hard to come by and goals haven't exactly flowed. No clear edge in form or stats - this one looks even.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 15 March 2026 and ended with a score of 2:2. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Volga Ulyanovsk):
- ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1.
📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Volga Ulyanovsk and Chelyabinsk:
- played 29 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 9, draws - 10;
- number of goals (home/away) - 28 against 30;
- average total goals in the match - 2.
Head-to-head statistics Volga - Chelyabinsk
Volga Ulyanovsk Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Volga Ulyanovsk, away team - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here are the game statistics (Volga Ulyanovsk vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 0.
Volga have had a shaky start to the season - one win, two defeats, 12th place after three rounds. Over their last ten matches, they've averaged just 0.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. The numbers point to a clear problem up front: Volga struggle to get the better of teams at their own level on a consistent basis. The gap to the leading group isn't huge yet, but they'll need to start converting chances if they want to move up the table.
Match Results: Volga Ulyanovsk
Chelyabinsk Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Chelyabinsk, away - Nizhny Novgorod). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Chelyabinsk vs Nizhny Novgorod):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Chelyabinsk also started the season with one win and two defeats, sitting one place above their opponents. In their last ten matches, they've won just twice and lost five, so consistency is hard to find right now. Over that run, they averaged 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game. Going forward, the visitors look slightly more convincing than Volga - but defensive errors keep costing them points and stopping them from settling in the top half of the table.
Match Results: Chelyabinsk
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.97, the guests - 1.03;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Volga Ulyanovsk vs Chelyabinsk
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.67;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.33;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.67;
- Volga Ulyanovsk: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Chelyabinsk: average total away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.83) vs 1.1 (away - 0).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Volga Ulyanovsk home games against Chelyabinsk.
Prediction on corners
Volga Ulyanovsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.67; at home field - 6.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 5.67.
Chelyabinsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.67, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; away - 4.25.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 29;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Volga Ulyanovsk vs Chelyabinsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Volga Ulyanovsk at home - 1 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Chelyabinsk away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Volga Ulyanovsk at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Chelyabinsk away - 0 (0%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 0:1 (3/27, 11.1%), 1:0 (3/27, 11.1%), 1:2 (3/27, 11.1%), 3:1 (3/27, 11.1%);
- Volga Ulyanovsk at home most often finish matches: 1:2 , 2:0 (1/2, 50%);
- Chelyabinsk away most often play: 1:0 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.66% (odds 5.55)
1:0 - 11.98% (odds 6.95)
0:1 - 11.33% (odds 7.4)
⭐ Editor's Pick
The bookmakers make Volga slight favourites here, home advantage being the main reason. Both sides are well off their best, though, and neither has shown much consistency - so don't expect either to take big risks. This could be a cautious, error-averse affair where neither team wants to be the one to open things up. There's also a stat worth keeping in mind: in 12 of the last 13 meetings at Volga's ground, no more than two goals were scored. The total goals under 2.5 bet makes the most sense here. Predicted score: 0-0.
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