Match Overview

This anticipated 10th-round fixture in the PARI First League (FNL) will see Torpedo Moscow battle Volga Ulyanovsk on September 12 at Arena Khimki. Here’s a detailed forecast for the Torpedo Moscow vs Volga Ulyanovsk encounter, including our prediction, betting odds analysis, and key statistics.

Torpedo Moscow

Torpedo Moscow: Recent Form

In their previous away fixture, Torpedo Moscow shared the spoils with KAMAZ in a 1:1 draw. This result extended the Muscovites’ winless run in the championship to four games (two draws, two losses), a period during which the capital club has managed to score only a single goal. With a mere four successful strikes this season, Torpedo currently holds the league’s worst offensive record. Notably, against KAMAZ, the team registered their highest corner count of the season with 8 (their season average is 5.1). Coach Sergei Zhukov’s squad is currently positioned 16th in the league standings.

Torpedo Moscow: Key Statistics

• A maximum of two goals were scored in 6 of the Muscovites’ last 8 encounters in the FNL.
• Furthermore, on their home ground, the club has failed to secure a victory in 8 of its last 10 championship matches (comprising 5 draws and 3 defeats).
• Impressively, Torpedo has conceded no more than a single goal in 13 of their last 14 home fixtures in this competition.

Torpedo Moscow: Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Rostislav Soldatenko – Sergey Borodin, Alexander Ivankov, Gleb Shevchenko, Danil Stepanov – Bojan Roganovic, Vladimir Moskvichev, Kirill Danilin, Alexander Orekhov – Alexander Chupaev, Alexander Yushin.

Volga Ulyanovsk

Volga Ulyanovsk: Current Situation

The Ulyanovsk squad suffered a 0:2 away defeat to Shinnik in their last fixture, marking their fifth loss of the current championship campaign (alongside 2 wins and 2 draws). Notably, Volga has conceded goals in 8 of their FNL-2025/26 matches, with only Chernomorets recording fewer clean sheets. Under Mikhail Belov, the team has only managed to score 7 goals, a tally worse than all but three other rivals. Volga currently sits 13th in the league table, holding a two-point advantage over the relegation zone.

Volga Ulyanovsk: Key Statistics

• The club has conceded no more than a single goal in 5 of its last 7 First League outings.
• On the road, the Ulyanovsk side has been unable to secure a victory in their last 5 championship encounters (comprising 2 draws and 3 defeats).
• Furthermore, in 5 of their previous 7 away fixtures in this tournament, Volga failed to find the back of the net.

Volga Ulyanovsk: Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Vladimir Shaykhutdinov – David Kakoev, Kamil Ibragimov, Konstantin Kovalev, Oleg Krasilnichenko – Danil Novikov, Mikhail Umnikov, Ruslan Shagiakhmetov – Vladislav Rudenko, Artur Murza, Vladislav Yakovlev.

Match Prediction: Torpedo Moscow – Volga Ulyanovsk

Analysis of Volga’s Away Form

Volga Ulyanovsk currently stands as the league’s weakest away team this season. Under Mikhail Belov, they have secured a meager single point from four away fixtures and enter this match on the back of three consecutive road defeats. Their only successful scoring effort away from home was against Chaika, a team known for having the FNL-2025/26’s most porous defense. While Volga concedes goals consistently, they rarely suffer major defensive collapses; in just two of their last eight away games in the First League, have they allowed opponents to score more than once.

Torpedo’s Home Advantage and Scoring Issues

Torpedo Moscow managed to snap a three-match goalless run in the championship during their previous fixture. However, Sergei Zhukov’s squad only found the net against KAMAZ in the 90th minute, benefiting from their opponents being reduced to ten men. The team continues to struggle with chance conversion, with their current rate plummeting to 9%, making them the league’s least efficient side in this regard. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to acknowledge their formidable home record: the club has secured points in 21 of their last 24 FNL home matches (10 wins, 11 draws), demonstrating a strong home advantage.

Final Prediction

Based on the detailed analysis of both teams’ recent form and critical statistics, my ultimate forecast for this encounter is: “Torpedo Moscow to avoid defeat and Total Goals Under 2.5” , carrying an attractive odds of 1.90.