Chelyabinsk vs Volga Prediction 9 August 2025
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Chelyabinsk and Volga in the third and fourth rounds of the First League? Chelyabinsk sit in fifth place on the table, showcasing solid performances in their opening matches. The team effectively maintains an attacking style of play, which is paying off. Meanwhile, Volga are positioned closer to the bottom of the standings, having yet to secure a victory. Despite this, they consistently find the back of the net in nearly every match but frequently falter defensively. The outcome of this upcoming encounter could be unpredictable.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 11 May 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with Volga as the home side):
- possession percentage: 82% vs 18%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Chelyabinsk and Volga Ulyanovsk:
- played 27 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 8, for the away team - 10, draws - 9;
- number of goals (home/away) - 27 against 26;
- average total goals in the match - 1.96.
Head-to-head statistics Chelyabinsk - Volga

Chelyabinsk Team Overview
The most recent official match was played on in the First League tournament, featuring KAMAZ as the home team and Chelyabinsk as the visitors. The match ended with a 2-1 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Chelyabinsk vs KAMAZ):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Chelyabinsk currently hold the fifth spot in the championship standings and have been showcasing consistent form in recent weeks with two wins and one loss. The team averages 1.67 goals per game, highlighting their ability to exploit opponents' weaknesses. However, their average of 1.33 goals conceded per match raises questions about the reliability of their defense-a concerning stat for a team aiming for a top position.
Match Results: Chelyabinsk

Volga Ulyanovsk Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the First League, with Chayka hosting Volga. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Volga vs Chayka):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 3 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
Volga sit in 15th place on the table. Despite their low position, they consistently find the back of the net, scoring a goal in each of the last three rounds. However, the team struggles to maintain their lead due to defensive issues, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match.
Match Results: Volga Ulyanovsk
Latest news
Chelyabinsk
Chelyabinsk head into the next round with a full squad-there are no injured or suspended players on the team.
Volga Ulyanovsk
Volga have one player sidelined: midfielder Kirill Folmer, who sustained an injury in the match against KAMAZ (1-2), is expected to be out for about a month.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 10, draws - 9.
Statistics: Chelyabinsk vs Volga Ulyanovsk
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 2 vs 0;
- win percentage: 67% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- Chelyabinsk have not won in last 5 home games against Volga Ulyanovsk.
- Volga Ulyanovsk have not lost in last 12 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 0.96;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.96;
- both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Chelyabinsk vs Volga Ulyanovsk
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.67;
- average total goals scored: 1.67 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.67;
- Chelyabinsk: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Volga Ulyanovsk: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1) vs 1.9 (away - 2.5).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Chelyabinsk games against Volga Ulyanovsk.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.12 (0.56 for home team and 0.56 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 0.84 (0.38 for home team and 0.46 for away team).
Chelyabinsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.67; at home - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.4.
Volga Ulyanovsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.33, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 1.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Chelyabinsk vs Volga Ulyanovsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Chelyabinsk at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Volga Ulyanovsk away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Chelyabinsk at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Volga Ulyanovsk away - 3 (75%).
- Volga Ulyanovsk have scored and conceded in last 5 games.
Editorial Prediction
Both teams know each other well, having faced off twice last season in the Second League, with just one goal scored over the course of 180 minutes of play. The head-to-head history suggests a tight affair: the under 2.5 goals bet has hit in six of the last seven meetings between these sides. Despite Chelyabinsk being the favorites, a goal-fest seems unlikely here. A single goal could very well decide the outcome of this match-up.