Arsenal Tula vs Volga Prediction 17 June 2026
⚽️ Arsenal Tula and Volga Ulyanovsk are among the first Russian sides to kick off their pre-season preparations. Both clubs endured a disappointing run in April and May in the First League, and as the off-season began, they overhauled nearly half of their squads. Will these changes pay off? We’ll find out as the 2026/2027 campaign unfolds, but for now, let’s break down their opening friendly-a clash between last season’s strugglers.
Head-to-Head
📊 Let’s start with the head-to-head record, which features four previous encounters. Tula have managed just one win, while the Volga side have come out on top twice. Last season in the First League, the clubs met twice-on both occasions, Volga proved stronger, winning 2-1 at home and 1-0 away.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Arsenal Tula Team Overview
Arsenal endured a dismal end to the season, finishing 13th-fortunate, really, that they managed to pick up occasional draws along the way. That modest points cushion proved just enough to avoid dropping into the country’s third tier. During the offseason, the Tula side have played with more freedom than in competitive fixtures-at their winter training camp, for instance, they alternated heavy defeats (such as a 0-4 loss to Dynamo Makhachkala) with convincing wins (like a 4-2 victory over Chayka). Only later did they resort to cautious efforts to scrape points and at least secure a draw.
This summer, the club brought in former Russian Premier League standouts Kirill Gotsuk and Ilya Zhigulyov on free transfers. Among those departing was Ivan Ignatiev, who, during his loan spell, spent more time in the treatment room than on the pitch.
Match Results: Arsenal Tula
Volga Ulyanovsk Team Overview
Volga endured an even tougher campaign this season, finishing 14th-just two points clear of the relegation zone. While they did manage to pick up some wins and never went more than four matches without a victory, it’s hard to call their performance anything but disappointing, especially given their ongoing struggles in front of goal.
So far, Ulyanovsk's transfer activity has been more about departures than arrivals. Attacking players Dmitry Kamenshchikov and Evgeny Voronin have both left the club at the end of their contracts, contributing just two goals between them in the spring. Andrey Nikitin has joined from Neftekhimik to bolster the left wing, but he managed only two goals and one assist during the same stretch.
Match Results: Volga Ulyanovsk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 4;
- First-half wins: home side - 1; away side - 0; draws - 1;
- Average first-half total goals: 0.75;
- Today's hosts average 0.75 first-half goals, while the visitors have yet to score in the opening period.
- Arsenal Tula have both scored and conceded in the first half in four straight matches (Club Friendlies).
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 4;
- Home side wins - 1, away side wins - 2, draws - 1.
- Volga have avoided defeat in 6 of their last 7 away games (Club Friendlies).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 4;
- Both teams have scored just once in these meetings;
- No games at the home ground have seen both teams score.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
The key factor in this fixture is Arsenal’s attacking flair and high-scoring displays during pre-season. They have seen at least three goals scored in each of their last five winter friendlies. While both sides have struggled for consistency up front, neither defence has looked convincing either. Our well-founded prediction: over 2.5 goals.
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Betting Tips: Arsenal Tula - Volga Ulyanovsk
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