Spartak Kostroma vs Volga Prediction 29 September 2025
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Spartak Kostroma and Volga in the 12th round of the First League? Spartak, who currently top the First League standings, are in excellent form and delivering fantastic results. In recent matches, they've displayed an attacking style of play, scoring more than one goal in most encounters. Volga, on the other hand, are struggling; they've lost three out of their last five games and concede nearly two goals per match. However, their swift counter-attacks could pose a threat to the hosts. It will be intriguing to see how both teams approach the upcoming game from a tactical perspective.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official encounter between the teams took place on 04 May 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match's statistics (with Spartak Kostroma as the home side):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 4 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Spartak Kostroma and Volga Ulyanovsk:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 1, draws - 2;
- number of goals (home/away) - 7 against 6;
- average total goals in the match - 2.17.
Head-to-head statistics Spartak Kostroma - Volga

Spartak Kostroma Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Russian Cup tournament (home team - Kamaz Naberezhnye Chelny, away team - Spartak Kostroma). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the game statistics (Spartak Kostroma vs Kamaz Naberezhnye Chelny):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Spartak Kostroma are showcasing phenomenal form this season, boasting eight wins in eleven league matches and securing the top spot on the table. The team's attacking prowess is impressive, with an average of 1.82 goals per match while conceding just one goal per game on average. The "Reds" are renowned for their ability to control possession and execute rapid flank attacks, making them particularly formidable on their home turf.
Match Results: Spartak Kostroma

Volga Ulyanovsk Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Russian Cup tournament (home team - Kuban Holding Pavlovskaya, away - Volga Ulyanovsk). The match ended with a score of 2:2.
Here are the game statistics (Volga Ulyanovsk vs Kuban Holding Pavlovskaya):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
Volga are navigating a challenging period, having suffered three defeats in their last five matches, placing them twelfth in the First League standings. Their fragile defense remains a significant issue, conceding an average of 1.82 goals per game, highlighting the need for defensive improvements. The team relies on counter-attacks, which occasionally allows them to surprise opponents with unexpected strikes.
Match Results: Volga Ulyanovsk
Latest news
Spartak Kostroma
Spartak still have left-back Vladislav Lyakh sidelined, as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, with a return expected by early October. Meanwhile, center-forward Ilya Rubtsov is out with a muscle injury and is not anticipated to be back in action until the end of December.
Volga Ulyanovsk
Volga also face their share of setbacks. Kirill Folmer has been sidelined for a while, as he recovers from a shoulder injury. During the cup match against Kuban Holding, forward Dmitry Rakhmanov had to be substituted as early as the 13th minute due to an injury. Additionally, goalkeeper Vladimir Shaikhutdinov will miss the game following a suspension from a red card in the previous round.
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Spartak Kostroma (Home) vs Volga Ulyanovsk (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Number of wins: 3 (60%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 1 (20%) vs 3 (60%);
- Number of draws: 1 (20%) vs 2 (40%);
- Average total goals scored: 1.2 vs 0.8;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.4 vs 0.8.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 1;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 7;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 2;
- Average first half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.3) vs 1 (scored - 0.1, conceded - 0.9).
- Volga Ulyanovsk conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 1, draws - 2.
Statistics: Spartak Kostroma vs Volga Ulyanovsk
- matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- wins: 8 vs 3;
- win percentage: 73% vs 27%;
- losses: 1 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Spartak Kostroma have won in 7 of last 8 games (Football National League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.17, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.17;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Spartak Kostroma vs Volga Ulyanovsk
- average total in the tournament: 2.82 vs 2.82;
- average total goals scored: 1.82 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.82 vs 0.18;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.82;
- Spartak Kostroma: average total at home in the tournament - 1.2;
- Volga Ulyanovsk: average total away in the tournament - 0.8;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.5) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 7 Spartak Kostroma games (Football National League).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Volga Ulyanovsk away games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 7 Volga Ulyanovsk games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Volga Ulyanovsk games (Football National League).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 1.84 (0.67 - for home team and 1.17 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 3.66 (1.33 - for home team and 2.33 - for away team).
Spartak Kostroma: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.64; at home field - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; at home field - 3.
Volga Ulyanovsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.18, away - 5.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; away - 4.67.
- Over 8.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Volga Ulyanovsk games (Football National League).
Prediction on cards
Spartak Kostroma: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.82; at home - 1.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; at home - 1.5.
Volga Ulyanovsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.91, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.33.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Spartak Kostroma vs Volga Ulyanovsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Spartak Kostroma at home - 4 (80%);
- number of BTTS matches for Volga Ulyanovsk away - 2 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Spartak Kostroma at home - 4 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Volga Ulyanovsk away - 3 (50%).
- Spartak Kostroma have scored and conceded in last 7 games (Football National League).