Value bet: FK Spartak Tambov to win @ 2.90 – our chance 41% vs 34% implied by the price (edge +18%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultFK Spartak Tambov to win ✗41% · @2.90
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76% · @1.34
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · @1.86
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.21
Volna Nizhegorodskaya vs FK Spartak Tambov: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
12:00 WAT, Sunday 18 October: Volna Nizhegorodskaya v FK Spartak Tambov in the Second League Group 3. In the table, Volna Nizhegorodskaya are 1st, leading the league, on 56 points after 22 matches; FK Spartak Tambov are 2nd (among the top four) with 53. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Volna Nizhegorodskaya, last 5: DDLLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Dinamo St. Petersburg, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 5. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
FK Spartak Tambov, last 5: DWWDW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Ryazan, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours FK Spartak Tambov, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.3 for Volna Nizhegorodskaya.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Jun 2026) it ended FK Spartak Tambov 0–2 Volna Nizhegorodskaya.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Volna Nizhegorodskaya 1.1 xG, FK Spartak Tambov 1.3 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Volna Nizhegorodskaya 35%, draw 24%, FK Spartak Tambov 41%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.86.
Price worth noting: FK Spartak Tambov to win @2.90 – the bookmaker implies 34%, our ratings say 41%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Volna Nizhegorodskaya 1–1 FK Spartak Tambov. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Volna Nizhegorodskaya35%fair 2.84 · @2.42
Draw24%fair 4.13 · @3.00
FK Spartak Tambov41%fair 2.46 · @2.90
2.40Expected goals
1.15Volna Nizhegorodskaya xG
1.26FK Spartak Tambov xG
52%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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0–111%
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0–09%
1–28%
2–17%
From our goals model: Volna Nizhegorodskaya 1.1 – 1.3 FK Spartak Tambov expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Volna Nizhegorodskaya vs FK Spartak Tambov?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Volna Nizhegorodskaya vs FK Spartak Tambov?
On our numbers Volna Nizhegorodskaya have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 24% and FK Spartak Tambov 41%.
How many goals will there be in Volna Nizhegorodskaya vs FK Spartak Tambov?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Volna Nizhegorodskaya vs FK Spartak Tambov?
Our predicted score is Volna Nizhegorodskaya 1–1 FK Spartak Tambov, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Volna Nizhegorodskaya vs FK Spartak Tambov?
Volna Nizhegorodskaya vs FK Spartak Tambov (Second League Group 3) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
