Ural vs Neftekhimik Prediction 8 September 2025
📢 What can we expect from the ninth round First League clash between Ural and Neftekhimik? Ural are in top form, sitting at the top of the table, highlighting their ambition to return to the Russian Premier League. The team has scored more than one goal in ten consecutive home matches, showcasing a strong attacking performance. Meanwhile, Neftekhimik face challenges on the road but could spring a surprise with their solid defensive play.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 11 April 2025 and ended with a 3-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Ural were the home side):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 8 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 0.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Ural Yekaterinburg and Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 0, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 12 against 7;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.6, in the 2nd half - 2.2;
- average total goals in the match - 3.8.
Head-to-head statistics Ural - Neftekhimik
Ural Yekaterinburg Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the PARI First League, featuring Spartak Kostroma as the hosts and Ural as the visitors. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Ural vs Spartak Kostroma):
- possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Ural are in impressive form, with 7 wins, 2 losses, and a draw in their last 10 matches, making them clear favorites for the upcoming clash. The "Bumblebees" have been showing strong attacking prowess at home, scoring at least two goals in each of their last ten games. Meanwhile, they maintain a solid defensive record, conceding an average of just 0.63 goals per match this season.
Match Results: Ural Yekaterinburg
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, away - Rodina Moscow). The match ended with a score of 1:5.
Here are the game statistics (Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Rodina Moscow):
- ball possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Neftekhimik are far from consistent, with just one win in their last five matches highlighting a need for improvements both in defense and attack. Over their last three games, they haven't secured a single victory: one draw and two losses indicate a lack of confidence on the pitch. On the road, the Oilers often fall short compared to their opponents in terms of gameplay, but their ability to avoid heavy defeats gives them a chance to put up a respectable fight against the league leaders.
Match Results: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Latest news
Ural Yekaterinburg
Ural remain unchanged: left midfielder Yuri Zheleznov is still sidelined due to ligament issues. His return is expected no sooner than September 25, so he will miss the upcoming matches.
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Neftekhimik continue to face defensive setbacks. Key defender Marat Sitdikov sustained an injury in the sixth round and has not returned to the field since.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 0, draws - 2.
Statistics: Ural Yekaterinburg vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- wins: 6 vs 1;
- win percentage: 75% vs 13%;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 4.
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk won with a +1.5 handicap in 15 of last 16 away games.
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk won with a +1.5 handicap in 14 of last 15 away games (Football National League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.4, the guests - 1.4;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.8;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Ural Yekaterinburg vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- average total in the tournament: 2.5 vs 2.13;
- average total goals scored: 1.88 vs 0.75;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.88 vs 0.25;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.5;
- Ural Yekaterinburg: average total at home in the tournament - 2.75;
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.6) vs 0.8 (away - 1.25).
- Ural Yekaterinburg have scored over 1.5 goals in last 10 home games.
- Ural Yekaterinburg have scored over 1.5 goals in last 9 home games (Football National League).
Prediction on corners
Ural Yekaterinburg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.75; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 5.4.
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5, away - 2.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; away - 1.75.
- Under 10.5 corners in last 13 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk games (Football National League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.6 (0.8 for home team and 0.8 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.5 (1.5 for home team and 2 for away team).
Ural Yekaterinburg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.63; at home - 1.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 1.8.
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.88, away - 0.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.9; away - 1.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Ural Yekaterinburg vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 4;
- number of BTTS matches for Ural Yekaterinburg at home - 2 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Ural Yekaterinburg at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk away - 2 (50%).
Editor's Prediction
Ural confidently sits at the top of the table and are justifiably considered strong favorites for this matchup. However, Neftekhimik traditionally plays defensively and can avoid heavy defeats even against formidable opponents. The stats back this up: in their last 15 out of 16 away games, they haven't lost by more than a single goal margin. Therefore, the visitors are quite capable of putting up a fight in the upcoming game. In this context, betting on Neftekhimik with a +1.5 handicap seems like a reasonable choice.No comments
Betting Tips: Ural Yekaterinburg - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
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