Shinnik vs Neftekhimik Prediction 10 August 2025
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Shinnik and Neftekhimik in the 4th round of the First League? The home side have struggled for consistency, losing 8 of their last 10 official matches. Meanwhile, the visitors sit mid-table and display a more organized game, although they face challenges in converting chances. Both teams tend to adopt a cautious approach, favoring a defensive style. The match promises to be tense as both sides aim to improve their standings.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shinnik Yaroslavl and Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk:
- played 15 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 3, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 24 against 14;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.2, in the 2nd half - 1.33;
- average total goals in the match - 2.53.
Head-to-head statistics Shinnik - Neftekhimik

Shinnik Yaroslavl Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the First League tournament, with Ufa as the home side and Shinnik as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Shinnik vs Ufa):
- possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
Shinnik are going through challenging times, currently sitting in 17th place on the table and struggling to earn points. The team has yet to secure a victory and has suffered two defeats, which certainly hampers their quest for better results. Shinnik primarily play defensively, yet they concede too many goals-averaging around two per match. The club needs to enhance both their attack and defense to successfully emerge from this crisis.
Match Results: Shinnik Yaroslavl

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the First League competition, facing Spartak Kostroma away. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Neftekhimik vs Spartak Kostroma):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 1 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
Neftekhimik hold steady in 11th place in the league, thanks to their ability to maintain a balance between offense and defense. The team rarely suffers defeat-their last three matches ended in draws. While they don't frequently find the back of the net, they effectively shield their own goal, boasting a similar goals conceded rate of 0.33. Their playing style is marked by composure and pragmatism; Neftekhimik aim to control possession and steer clear of unnecessary risks. This approach allows them to consistently pick up points, even in challenging matches.
Match Results: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
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Neftekhimik have also avoided any personnel losses: all the players are fit and ready for the match.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 4; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.2;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.8, while the visitors net 0.4.
First-Half Stats: Shinnik Yaroslavl (home) vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 1 (100%) vs 1 (100%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- losses: 8 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.2) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.3).
- Shinnik Yaroslavl have lost the 1st half in 7 of last 8 games (Football National League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 3, draws - 3.
Statistics: Shinnik Yaroslavl vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 2 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 1;
- losses: 8 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 5.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.6, the guests - 0.93;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.53;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 4.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Shinnik Yaroslavl home games against Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (Football National League).
Prediction on corners
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk have taken over 3.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games against Shinnik Yaroslavl (Football National League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.94 (1.47 for home team and 1.47 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.72 (1.29 for home team and 1.43 for away team).
Shinnik Yaroslavl: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.33; at home - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 2.75.
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.33, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.2; away - 1.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Shinnik Yaroslavl vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Shinnik Yaroslavl at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Shinnik Yaroslavl at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk away - 3 (60%).
Editorial Prediction
Both teams have had a shaky start to the season and are still searching for their first win, so the motivation to secure three points is at its peak here. In such matches, not only caution but also the ability to capitalize on any attacking opportunity often plays a decisive role. The head-to-head history at Shinnik’s ground suggests a high-scoring encounter, with at least two goals scored in six of the last seven meetings there. Against this backdrop, betting on over 1.5 goals seems like a reasonable call.