Volga vs Arsenal Tula Prediction
📢 What can we expect from the seventh-round First League clash between Volga and Arsenal? Volga, currently languishing near the bottom of the standings, are in desperate need of points to climb out of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Arsenal have shown more consistent form and sit comfortably in the top half of the table. The visiting team will be eager to solidify their position and extend their unbeaten run, adding intrigue to this upcoming encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 15 April 2023, ending with a score of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Volga Ulyanovsk):
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1.
📊 Volga and Arsenal have officially faced each other in just two matches.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Volga Ulyanovsk Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Ural Yekaterinburg, away team - Volga Ulyanovsk). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:0.
Here are the game statistics (Volga Ulyanovsk vs Ural Yekaterinburg):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Volga are going through a challenging period, currently sitting 15th in the table with inconsistent performances. In their last ten official matches, they've secured four wins, suffered four defeats, and drawn twice. Their average scoring rate stands at 1.4 goals per match, but they concede just as many from opponents. When facing stronger teams, they struggle with defensive issues.
Match Results: Volga Ulyanovsk
Arsenal Tula Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Chayka Peschanokopskoye, away - Arsenal Tula). The match ended with a score of 0:3.
Here are the game statistics (Arsenal Tula vs Chayka Peschanokopskoye):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Arsenal are displaying confident form, currently sitting seventh in the league standings thanks to their resilience in the first six rounds (two wins and four draws). The Gunners maintain a balance between attack and defense, averaging 1.67 goals scored and conceding one goal per game. This consistency allows the team to aim for a strong finish in the league. Moreover, their attacking potential provides grounds for expecting successful outcomes even in away matches.
Match Results: Arsenal Tula
Latest news
Volga Ulyanovsk
The situation remains unchanged for Volga: midfielder Kirill Folmer is still sidelined. He picked up an injury back in the second round and has yet to recover, ruling him out of upcoming matches.
Arsenal Tula
In the last match against Chayka (3-0), key defender Alexey Berdnikov was forced to leave the field as early as the 18th minute due to an injury, casting significant doubt over his availability for the next game.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: Volga Ulyanovsk vs Arsenal Tula
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- win percentage: 17% vs 33%;
- losses: 4 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 5.
- Arsenal Tula have not lost in last 8 games (Football National League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1;
- both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Volga Ulyanovsk vs Arsenal Tula
- average total in the tournament: 2.33 vs 2.67;
- average total goals scored: 0.67 vs 1.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.33 vs 0.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.33 vs 1.33;
- Volga Ulyanovsk: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Arsenal Tula: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.6) vs 1.3 (away - 1.8).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Arsenal Tula games (Football National League).
Prediction on corners
Volga Ulyanovsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.17; at home field - 8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; at home field - 6.6.
Arsenal Tula: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.67, away - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 4.2.
Prediction on cards
Volga Ulyanovsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 1.6.
Arsenal Tula: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.17, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Volga Ulyanovsk vs Arsenal Tula
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Volga Ulyanovsk at home - 2 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Arsenal Tula away - 2 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Volga Ulyanovsk at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Arsenal Tula away - 4 (80%).
Editor's Prediction
Arsenal head into the match as slight favorites, boasting a more balanced squad and having made a strong start to the season. On the other hand, Volga have yet to impress, particularly in defense, which could prove decisive in this encounter. Adding to the narrative is the trend with the Tula team: all six rounds of the new First League season featuring them have seen at least two goals scored. This suggests we can expect an open game here as well. In such a scenario, betting on over 1.5 goals seems justified.
Betting Tips: Volga Ulyanovsk - Arsenal Tula
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