Match Overview and Introduction

The 6th round match of the PARI First League (FNL) between Ural and Volga is set to take place on August 25 at the Ekaterinburg Arena. This article offers an in-depth prediction, analysis of betting odds, and key statistics for the upcoming “Ural – Volga” fixture.

Ural’s Recent Form and Statistics

The Ekaterinburg side’s impressive four-match winning streak in the current championship was halted by a 0-1 defeat against Torpedo in the previous round. This particular game marked the first time Ural failed to find the back of the net in their last 13 FNL outings. Despite this setback, Miroslav Romashchenko’s squad has scored 8 goals, with only KAMAZ (9) boasting a more prolific attack. Due to the dropped points, Ural has slipped to 2nd place in the league table. It’s also worth noting that the club averages 11.4 fouls per match, with only Chelyabinsk exhibiting a cleaner disciplinary record (9.6).

Key Performance Indicators for Ural

• Both teams scored in 10 of Ural’s last 13 encounters in the First League.
• On home turf, the team has secured victories in 6 of their last 7 FNL matches (suffering only 1 defeat).
• Ural has conceded goals in 7 consecutive home league fixtures.

Ural’s Projected Starting XI (4-5-1)

Alexander Selikhov – Silvie Begic, Vladislav Malkevich, Matvey Bardachev, Italo Asis – Timur Ayupov, Roman Akbashev, Fanil Sungatulin, Yuri Zheleznov, Ilya Ishkov – Martin Sekulic.

Volga’s Current Condition and Data

Conversely, Volga Ulyanovsk finally secured their first victory of the current championship in the last round. More importantly, their triumph against SKA-Energia brought an end to the club’s 6-match winless streak in the tournament (which included 2 draws and 4 losses). Additionally, Mikhail Belov’s men achieved their first clean sheet of the FNL 2025/26 season. These three crucial points have helped Volga climb to the 12th position in the overall standings.

Volga’s Statistical Highlights

• Volga has conceded no more than one goal in 6 of their last 8 First League matches.
• The club has failed to win in 10 of their last 11 away league matches (recording 6 draws and 4 losses).
• A maximum of two goals were scored in Volga Ulyanovsk’s last 6 away FNL games.

Volga’s Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)

Vladimir Shaikhutdinov – Aidar Khabibullin, Kamil Ibragimov, Konstantin Kovalev, Oleg Krasilnichenko – Danil Novikov, Mikhail Umnikov, Igor Gershun – Vladislav Rudenko, Dmitry Kamenshchikov, Evgeny Voronin.

Match Official Details

Referee Profile

Kirill Silantyev (Russia)

Referee’s Statistical Record

Matches officiated – 15 (First League, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 73;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.9;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 24;

Penalties awarded – 13%.

Match Forecast: Ural vs Volga

Overall Match Outlook

Prior to their fixture against Torpedo, Ural had established an impressive seven-match winning streak in the FNL. Their inaugural defeat in the current championship is likely to provide a significant boost in motivation for the upcoming match. Even without additional incentives, Ural consistently delivers strong performances at home, having won 6 of their last 7 matches in this tournament. However, securing another positive outcome against Volga may prove challenging for Miroslav Romashchenko’s squad. Volga is expected to arrive with a defensive mindset, aiming for a draw, and they have a history of collecting points on the road, having avoided defeat in 6 of their last 8 First League away games (1 win, 5 draws).

Defensive Strength and Key Match Dynamics

Volga’s ability to achieve results largely stems from their solid defensive play. The team has notably conceded no more than one goal in 10 of their last 12 away FNL matches. While Ural is recognized as one of the league’s high-scoring teams, it’s worth noting that five of their goals were scored against Yenisei and Chernomorets, who currently hold the highest number of goals conceded in the tournament. Breaking through Volga’s well-organized defense will undoubtedly be a formidable task for Romashchenko’s players, as Volga is precisely the kind of opponent adept at frustrating attacking sides.

Our Expert Betting Pick

My prediction: “Ural not to lose and Total Under 3.5 Goals” with odds of 1.50