Chelyabinsk vs Rotor Volgograd: prediction and stats
First LeagueRegular Season - 31Kick-off on May 8, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Central'nyj, Chelyabinsk
The Footlab model makes Rotor Volgograd the favourite at 40%, against 28% for a draw and 32% for Chelyabinsk. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Chelyabinsk vs Rotor Volgograd?
A very open match: only 88 Elo points separate Chelyabinsk (1,767) and Rotor Volgograd (1,855).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Chelyabinsk have 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats; Rotor Volgograd have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Leningradets(away) | 1-1 | First League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Torpedo Moskva(home) | 0-4 | First League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Rotor Volgograd(away) | 1-4 | First League |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Volga Ulyanovsk(away) | 2-0 | First League |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Nizhny Novgorod(home) | 1-2 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Arsenal Tula(away) | 1-2 | First League |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Ural(home) | 1-1 | First League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Chelyabinsk(home) | 4-1 | First League |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Veles(away) | 1-2 | First League |
| Jul 27, 2026 | KAMAZ(away) | 2-0 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 3 Chelyabinsk win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Rotor Volgograd win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | Rotor Volgograd 4-1 Chelyabinsk | First League |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Rotor Volgograd 0-2 Chelyabinsk | First League |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Chelyabinsk 1-0 Rotor Volgograd | First League |
| May 22, 2024 | Chelyabinsk 2-1 Rotor Volgograd | Second League A - Spring Season Gold |
| May 5, 2024 | Rotor Volgograd 1-0 Chelyabinsk | Second League A - Spring Season Gold |
Last archived meeting: Rotor Volgograd vs Chelyabinsk on Aug 9, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Chelyabinsk score 1.1 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Rotor Volgograd score 1.5 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 47% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelyabinsk | 1.1 | 1.7 | 3 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Rotor Volgograd | 1.5 | 1.0 | 7 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Chelyabinsk sit 12th in First League (7 points from 7 matches) and Rotor Volgograd sit 10th (10 points from 7 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Rotor Volgograd | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| 12 | Chelyabinsk | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 7 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Chelyabinsk vs Rotor Volgograd?
- The Footlab model makes Rotor Volgograd the favourite at 40%, against 28% for a draw and 32% for Chelyabinsk.
- Where and when is Chelyabinsk vs Rotor Volgograd played?
- Chelyabinsk vs Rotor Volgograd is played on May 8, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Central'nyj, in the First League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 47% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.