Rotor vs Neftekhimik Prediction 24 August 2026
🔉 Rotor come into this match with more convincing form across the season, while Neftekhimik have struggled noticeably in attack and lost regularly. The table is pushing the hosts to chase promotion, though the season is still early and there is room to correct mistakes. The visitors are close to the relegation zone, which means they are already having to play cautiously from the opening weeks. The key factor here is Neftekhimik's low scoring record away from home and their tendency to prioritise limiting risks.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 05 April 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 3:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Rotor Volgograd):
- ball possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 9 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊 Rotor and Neftekhimik have met nine times in official matches. The hosts have won five of those, the visitors two, with two draws. On goals, Rotor have the edge - 13:8. On average, the teams score around one goal in the first half and approximately 1.33 in the second, giving an overall match average of 2.33 goals.
Head-to-head statistics Rotor - Neftekhimik

Rotor Volgograd Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Arsenal Tula, away team - Rotor Volgograd). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the game statistics (Rotor Volgograd vs Arsenal Tula):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Rotor have been reasonably consistent lately, winning three of their last five matches with one draw and two defeats. Over the last ten games they have the better record, with five wins against four losses. They average 1.8 goals scored per match and 1.2 conceded, suggesting a fairly balanced side without a strong lean towards either attack or defence. The motivation is there too: seven rounds in, they sit five points off the automatic promotion places.
Match Results: Rotor Volgograd

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 - Sochi). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Sochi):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 16 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Neftekhimik are having a difficult start to the season: two wins and five defeats in their last seven matches point to serious problems picking up points. In their last five games they have won just once, with four consecutive defeats before that win and no draws at all. Their scoring numbers are well below the hosts': just 0.6 goals per game against almost double that conceded (1.8). With a relegation battle already taking shape, even small mistakes can prove costly - the team has to be extremely careful in how they approach each match.
Match Results: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.44, the guests - 0.89;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 6; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Rotor Volgograd vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- average total in the tournament: 3.14 vs 2.29;
- average total goals scored: 1.71 vs 0.57;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.14 vs 0.14;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.57 vs 0.43;
- Rotor Volgograd: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk: average total away in the tournament - 0.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 2.2) vs 0.6 (away - 0.4).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk away games (Football National League).
Prediction on corners
Rotor Volgograd: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.86; at home field - 4.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; at home field - 6.
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.57, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; away - 3.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- both teams scored all-time - 6 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Rotor Volgograd vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Rotor Volgograd at home - 2 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Rotor Volgograd at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (6/59, 10.2%), 1:2 (6/59, 10.2%);
- Rotor Volgograd at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:1 , 4:1 (1/3, 33.3%);
- Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk away most often play: 0:1 , 2:0 , 5:1 (1/3, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.11% (odds 5.3)
2:0 - 11.28% (odds 6.2)
1:1 - 10.88% (odds 6.7)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Neftekhimik are one of the most out-of-form sides in the league: they score rarely, lose often, and are particularly cautious away from home. In 6 of their last 7 away matches, no more than two goals were scored - a trend consistent with both their overall output and their league position. The relegation battle is pushing the visitors to keep things tight and slow the game down. Rotor also tend to play it safe without taking unnecessary risks, and closing the gap on the leaders doesn't yet require any dramatic shift in their attacking approach. The main pick is Total Goals - Under 2.5. Predicted score: 1-0.