Match Overview and Prediction

The 14th round match of the (FNL) between Volga and Yenisey will take place on October 11 at the Trud Stadium in Ulyanovsk. Here’s a comprehensive preview, including expert predictions, betting odds, and key statistics for the Volga vs Yenisey fixture.

Volga Team Analysis

In their previous away game, Volga suffered a 1:2 defeat against Fakel. The Ulyanovsk side has secured only one victory in their last six FNL matches (2 draws, 3 losses). However, it’s noteworthy that for the first time this season, Mikhail Belov’s team has scored in four consecutive games. Conversely, Volga has conceded goals in eight consecutive matches in this tournament. The club currently holds the 13th position in the league standings, maintaining a three-point lead over the relegation zone.

Volga Key Statistics

• Goal exchanges have been observed in 6 of Volga’s last 7 First League encounters.
• The team has failed to win in 6 of their last 8 home matches in the FNL (1 draw, 5 losses).
• In their previous 6 home fixtures in this tournament, Volga consistently scored either 1 or 2 goals.

Volga’s Expected Lineup (4-3-3)

Vladimir Shaykhutdinov – Kamil Ibragimov, Konstantin Kovalev, Aydar Khabibullin, Oleg Krasilnichenko – Danil Novikov, Mikhail Umnikov, Ruslan Shagiakhmetov – Vladislav Rudenko, Evgeny Voronin, Georgy Uridia.

Yenisey Team Analysis

In the last round, Yenisey managed to snatch points from one of the league leaders. However, their goalless draw against Chelyabinsk (0:0) extended their winless streak in the championship to six matches (3 draws, 3 losses). Notably, in five of these fixtures, Andrey Tikhonov’s men failed to find the back of the net. Yenisey has only recorded 7 effective shots this season, with only Sokol (6) having a worse record. The club currently sits in 15th place in the standings, just one point behind their nearest competitor.

Yenisey Key Statistics

• Krasnoyarsk has conceded no more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 First League matches.
• In 6 of their last 8 away FNL games, Yenisey failed to score.
• The team has not secured an away win in 7 of their previous 8 matches in this tournament (4 draws, 3 losses).

Yenisey’s Expected Lineup (4-4-2)

Egor Shamov – Artem Gyurdzhan, Aleksandr Maslovsky, Yan Tses, Emerson Illoy-Ayet – Rostislav Ogienko, Andrea Chukanov, Aleksandr Nadolsky, Artem Pogosov – Luka Ratkovic, Andrey Okladnikov.

Referee Details

Oleg Sokolov (Russia)

Matches officiated: 16 (First League, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 55;

Average yellow cards per match: 3.4;

Red cards shown: 0;

Average fouls per match: 24;

Penalties awarded: 31%.

Match Prediction: Volga vs Yenisey

Expected Low-Scoring Affair

Both teams find themselves dangerously close to the relegation zone. In such a high-stakes scenario, it’s improbable that their head-to-head clash will be a high-scoring affair. The cost of making an error is significant, and neither side is likely to take unnecessary risks. Furthermore, both opponents have been struggling with their attacking output.

Volga’s Home Form and Defense

Volga currently boasts a four-match scoring streak in the FNL, though three of those games were played away from home. On their home turf, the Ulyanovsk squad has shown poor finishing, scoring more than one goal in only one of their last 11 league matches. While they concede regularly, there’s a reasonable chance they could keep a clean sheet against their upcoming opponents.

Yenisey’s Offensive Struggles and Solid Defense

In their last six FNL matches, Krasnoyarsk has managed to score only a single goal. Overall, the club has failed to score in eight games this current season. Their solid defensive play helps them to secure rare points. Yenisey rarely concedes more than one goal and has kept five clean sheets. Moreover, the average total goals in their away games this season don’t even reach one goal per match.

Final Betting Tip

Considering these factors, my prediction is: Total Goals Under 2.5 with odds of 1.60