Volga Ulyanovsk vs Chelyabinsk: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Chelyabinsk travel to face Volga Ulyanovsk on Sunday 2 August in the First League, with Trud Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 14:00 WAT. In the table, Volga Ulyanovsk are 9th, upper half, on 22 points after 18 matches; Chelyabinsk are 11th (lower half) with 21. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Volga Ulyanovsk, last 5: WLLDL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over FK Neftekhimik, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Chelyabinsk, last 5: LLWDL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Nizhny Novgorod, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Chelyabinsk, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.7 for Volga Ulyanovsk.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Mar 2026) it ended Volga Ulyanovsk 2–2 Chelyabinsk.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Volga Ulyanovsk 1.4 xG, Chelyabinsk 1.2 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Volga Ulyanovsk 41%, draw 26%, Chelyabinsk 33%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.84.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (71%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Volga Ulyanovsk 1–1 Chelyabinsk. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Volga Ulyanovsk41%fair 2.45 · @2.44
Draw26%fair 3.78 · @3.12
Chelyabinsk33%fair 3.06 · @2.88
2.63Expected goals
1.44Volga Ulyanovsk xG
1.19Chelyabinsk xG
53%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–19%
2–07%
1–27%
From our goals model: Volga Ulyanovsk 1.4 – 1.2 Chelyabinsk expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Volga Ulyanovsk
Chelyabinsk
Attack vs First League average
-10%
+2%
Goals conceded vs average
-5%
+14%
Our expected goals here
1.52
1.13
Our own ratings from every First League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
What is the prediction for Volga Ulyanovsk vs Chelyabinsk?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Volga Ulyanovsk vs Chelyabinsk?
On our numbers Volga Ulyanovsk have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Chelyabinsk 33%.
How many goals will there be in Volga Ulyanovsk vs Chelyabinsk?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Volga Ulyanovsk vs Chelyabinsk?
Our predicted score is Volga Ulyanovsk 1–1 Chelyabinsk, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Volga Ulyanovsk vs Chelyabinsk?
Volga Ulyanovsk vs Chelyabinsk (First League) kicks off on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Trud Stadium.
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.
