Chelyabinsk vs Neftekhimik Prediction 2 May 2026
📢 The clash between Chelyabinsk and Neftekhimik promises to be intriguing. Both teams sit mid-table, adding extra motivation to secure points in this encounter. It's worth noting that Chelyabinsk have not been impressive recently, failing to win in their last nine matches. Neftekhimik, on the other hand, display more consistent form with several victories in recent games. Considering the current form and statistics of both teams, a tense showdown is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 30 August 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (with Neftekhimik as the home side):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 2 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Chelyabinsk and Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk:
- played 11 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 3, draws - 5;
- number of goals (home/away) - 14 against 12;
- average total goals in the match - 2.36.
Head-to-head statistics Chelyabinsk - Neftekhimik
Chelyabinsk Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Chelyabinsk, away team - Ural Yekaterinburg). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Chelyabinsk vs Ural Yekaterinburg):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Chelyabinsk have been experiencing a run of inconsistent results lately, reflected in their recent form: three draws and two losses in their last five matches. Despite these setbacks, the team maintains an average scoring rate of 1.23 goals per game this season. Defensively, they concede just over one goal per match (1.16 on average), although this figure has worsened over the past ten games. The team is highly motivated by their league standings-they need to break their winless streak and solidify their position.
Match Results: Chelyabinsk
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Yenisey Krasnoyarsk, away - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here are the match stats (Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Yenisey Krasnoyarsk):
- ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 0 vs 5.
Neftekhimik are looking more confident: with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five matches, the team is showing decent form at this stage of the season. They score an average of 1.23 goals per match, while their defense proves to be reliable, conceding an average of 1.13 goals per game throughout the season. This performance has them sitting in ninth place in the standings, fighting to climb higher.
Match Results: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Latest news
Chelyabinsk
Chelyabinsk approach the match with a full squad available.
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Neftekhimik will be without Andrey Nikitin and Dmitry Shadrintsev, as both will miss the match due to suspension (accumulation of yellow cards).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 3, draws - 5.
Statistics: Chelyabinsk vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- wins: 9 vs 10;
- win percentage: 29% vs 32%;
- losses: 9 vs 9;
- draws: 13 vs 12.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.27, the guests - 1.09;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.36;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Chelyabinsk vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- average total in the tournament: 2.39 vs 2.35;
- average total goals scored: 1.23 vs 1.23;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.61 vs 0.48;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.61 vs 0.74;
- Chelyabinsk: average total at home in the tournament - 1.67;
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.4) vs 1.3 (away - 0.8).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Chelyabinsk home games against Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Chelyabinsk vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Chelyabinsk at home - 9 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk away - 8 (53%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 2;
- BTTS matches for Chelyabinsk at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk away - 1 (20%).
- Chelyabinsk have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games (Football National League).
- Chelyabinsk have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (45/279, 16.1%);
- Chelyabinsk at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (3/15, 20%);
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk away most often play: 1:1 (4/15, 26.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.4% (odds 5.4)
1:0 - 10.8% (odds 5.4)
2:1 - 8.99% (odds 9.7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The teams are neck and neck in the standings, yet both are far from their peak form, so a thrilling display of football seems unlikely. Moreover, head-to-head clashes in Chelyabinsk consistently tend to be tight affairs, with no more than two goals scored in the last five encounters. Given this style of play, betting on under 2.5 goals appears to be a well-founded prediction.No comments
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