Leningradets vs Chelyabinsk Prediction 23 August 2026
🔉 Leningradets and Chelyabinsk are both fighting to stay in the First League. Neither side has made a strong start to the season, dropping points more often than collecting them. Chelyabinsk go into this match on the back of two consecutive defeats, though they sit higher in the table. Both teams have been inconsistent and share the same basic objective - staying clear of the relegation zone as early as possible.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have met four times. Leningradets have won twice, with the other two matches ending in draws. The aggregate score across those meetings is 3-1 in favour of the home side.
Head-to-head statistics Leningradets - Chelyabinsk

Leningradets Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Leningradets, away team - Arsenal Tula). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the game statistics (Leningradets vs Arsenal Tula):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Leningradets are currently near the bottom of the table and have won just one of their last six matches, with two draws and three defeats. They are struggling in front of goal: their seasonal average is just 0.5 goals per game, and even over a longer ten-match stretch they manage only 0.9 per match. Defensively, they are conceding more than a goal a game at 1.33. The winless run in the short term and their lack of attacking output reduce the chances of Leningradets turning things around through their attack alone. Their league position means they need to be fully focused on picking up points.
Match Results: Leningradets

Chelyabinsk Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Chelyabinsk, away - Torpedo Moscow). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:4.
Here are the match stats (Chelyabinsk vs Torpedo Moscow):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 11 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
Chelyabinsk have made a slightly better start than their opponents - two wins from their last six matches, with the remaining four ending in defeat. They look more dangerous in attack: their seasonal average stands at 1.17 goals per game, and over their last ten matches that figure rises slightly to 1.2. Defensively, though, they remain vulnerable, conceding around two goals per match on average. Despite sitting above Leningradets in the table, they are equally motivated to avoid slipping closer to the danger zone.
Match Results: Chelyabinsk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 0.75;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.75, while the visitors net 0.
First-Half Stats: Leningradets (home) vs Chelyabinsk (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- draws: 3 (100%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 2;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 7 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.8 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 1).
- Leningradets have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 games (Football National League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.75, the guests - 0.25;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 1;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
- Chelyabinsk have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games (Football National League).
Prediction on corners
Leningradets: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.83; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; at home field - 5.4.
Chelyabinsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.33, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; away - 3.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Leningradets vs Chelyabinsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Leningradets at home - 1 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Chelyabinsk away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Leningradets at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Chelyabinsk away - 1 (25%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (6/58, 10.3%), 1:2 (6/58, 10.3%);
- Leningradets at home most often finish matches: 0:0 (2/3, 66.7%);
- Chelyabinsk away most often play: 0:2 , 1:0 , 4:1 (1/3, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.27% (odds 5.8)
1:0 - 12.26% (odds 6.2)
0:0 - 11.93% (odds 6.6)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Chelyabinsk have played several league matches that went over 2.5 goals, including defeats to Nizhny Novgorod, Rotor and Torpedo. Leningradets, with just three goals all season, are unlikely to press the visitors at high intensity or exploit defensive mistakes from Chelyabinsk. The attacking threat in this match will come primarily from the home side, which is why the main bet here is Total Goals - Under 2.5. Neither team has been particularly prolific: the hosts rarely score at home, while the visitors tend to be more solid against comparable opposition - all of which points to a cautious, low-scoring match with no clear edge for either side in attack or finishing. Predicted score: 1-1.