Match Overview

The Matchday 8 fixture of the PARI First League (FNL) between Volga Ulyanovsk and Chernomorets Novorossiysk is scheduled for September 3rd at the Trud Stadium in Ulyanovsk. This preview provides an in-depth match prediction, betting odds, and key statistics for Volga vs Chernomorets.

Volga Ulyanovsk Overview

Volga’s Current Form

Volga Ulyanovsk secured a 2-1 home victory against Arsenal Tula in the previous round. This marks only their second win of the current championship campaign (along with 1 draw and 4 losses), and it was the first time Mikhail Belov’s side scored more than one goal in the FNL 2025/26 season. Having conceded 11 goals, Volga currently holds the league’s worst defensive record. Despite this, the club has climbed to 12th place in the standings and ranks third in the league for average shots on goal (11.8).

Key Statistics for Volga

• The team conceded the first goal in 5 of their last 7 league matches.
• Volga has had an uncompromising 7-match home run in the FNL (3 wins, 4 losses).
• In 8 of their last 9 home games in this competition, Volga failed to score more than one goal.

Volga’s Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Vladimir Shaikhutdinov – Artyom Molodtsov, Kamil Ibragimov, Konstantin Kovalev, Oleg Krasilnichenko – Danil Novikov, Mikhail Umnikov, Igor Gershun – Vladislav Rudenko, Artur Murza, Evgeny Voronin.

Chernomorets Novorossiysk Overview

Chernomorets’ Current Form

Chernomorets Novorossiysk suffered a 0-1 away defeat to Shinnik Yaroslavl in the previous round, extending their winless streak in the championship to 7 matches (2 draws, 5 losses). Furthermore, the team has failed to score in three consecutive FNL matches. Chernomorets has conceded in every game this season, a statistic only matched by KAMAZ. The club currently occupies 18th place in the league table, lagging 4 points behind the crucial 15th-place safety spot.

Key Statistics for Chernomorets

• No more than two goals were scored in 5 of Chernomorets’ last 7 league matches.
• The team remained unbeaten in 7 of their last 9 away matches in the First League (5 wins, 2 draws).
• Chernomorets scored in 13 of their previous 14 away games in this competition.

Chernomorets’ Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Mikhail Shtepa – Oleg Nikolaev, Grigory Zhilkin, Zaurbek Pliev, Evgeny Tonevitsky – Zaur Tarba, Daniil Gurchenko, Kirill Morozov – Ilya Zhigulev, Said Aliev, Vladislav Lozhkin.

Volga vs Chernomorets Match Prediction

Match Analysis and Betting Insights

Bookmakers currently favor Chernomorets in this upcoming match, a sentiment I find difficult to agree with. Both of Volga’s victories in the current championship have been achieved on home turf. Notably, in their game against Tula, Volga conceded first but fought until the very end, being rewarded with two goals. Prior to that, Mikhail Belov’s team suffered home defeats to KAMAZ, who are in the playoff zone, and Rotor Volgograd, conceding the decisive goal just six minutes before the end of normal time. In contrast, Chernomorets has yet to win in the FNL 2025/26 season, heading into this fixture on a three-match losing streak.

Chernomorets’ Attacking Struggles

It’s also worth highlighting Chernomorets’ issues in attack. The team has failed to score in three consecutive league matches, and in the previous round, they didn’t even create a single scoring opportunity. Furthermore, the club ranks last in the league by this metric. I believe Volga will have no trouble containing such an attack, especially since Volga has conceded no more than one goal in 4 of their last 5 FNL encounters.

Final Prediction

My prediction for this match is: “Volga to win or draw and Under 3.5 Goals” with odds of 1.75.

Author

Author: Alexey Tarabrin