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Yaroslavl vs Belgorod Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Yaroslavl 1-3 Belgorod
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Yaroslavl hosts Belgorod in the Russian Superleague on 31 October, a fixture that pits a struggling mid-table side against a team that has shown considerably more steel. Yaroslavl sit seventh with 5 points from three games; Belgorod, two places higher, have 7 points. On paper it looks competitive. The reality is far harsher for the hosts.
Team form
Yaroslavl
Yaroslavl's recent record is alarming. They have won just one of their last five matches—a 3-1 victory over Orenburg in October 2025—and have lost four straight since then, including two consecutive Russia Cup defeats to Surgut region in early September. Over those five games they scored 9 sets but conceded 13, averaging 1.8 per match against 2.6 conceded. The pattern is clear: their offence is blunt and their defence leaks points. They cannot afford another slip at home.
Belgorod
Belgorod's form is mixed but fundamentally superior. They have won two of their last five, including a commanding 3-0 shutout of Zenit St. Petersburg in September and a 3-0 demolition of Krasnoyarsk in October. They have also lost twice—to Novokuybyshevsk and Krasnoyarsk—but their overall set tally (11 scored, 9 conceded) shows a team that scores consistently and defends with discipline. At 2.2 sets per game, they are outscoring Yaroslavl by 0.4 per match.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these sides, so there is no historical pattern to lean on. Both teams come into this fixture without prior knowledge of how they match up tactically.
Key factors
Belgorod's attacking efficiency is the decisive factor here. They have shown they can dismantle strong opponents—Zenit is no pushover—and they do it through controlled, high-percentage volleyball. Yaroslavl, by contrast, have struggled to generate consistent offence and have been vulnerable to pressure. The hosts' recent form suggests they lack the offensive rhythm to trouble Belgorod's defence. Belgorod's second-place standing is no accident; they are a more complete unit. Yaroslavl will need to raise their game dramatically to compete, and there is little in their recent record to suggest they can.
Prediction
Belgorod should win this. They are the stronger side in both attack and defence, and Yaroslavl's form does not inspire confidence. The visitors' ability to score 2.2 sets per game while conceding just 1.8 gives them a clear edge over a home team averaging 1.8 scored and 2.6 conceded. Belgorod have beaten better sides recently and should handle this assignment with relative comfort. Yaroslavl's home advantage is real but not enough to overcome the gulf in current form and quality.
Belgorod are strong favourites to take this match. Expect a convincing away victory. For tactical analysts, watch how Belgorod's serving and transition game exploit Yaroslavl's defensive vulnerabilities—this is where the match will likely be decided.
Match info
Tournaments:
Superleague(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Yaroslavl
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Belgorod
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Novosibirsk | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 |  Din. Moscow | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 3 |  Novokuybyshevsk | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 |  Dinamo-Lo | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 |  Zenit Kazan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 |  Belgorod | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 |  Gorky N. Novgorod | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 |  Kemerovo | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 9 |  Zenit St. Petersburg | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 |  Yaroslavl | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 |  Ufa | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 12 |  Surgut region | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 13 |  Novyi Urengoy | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 |  Orenburg | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 15 |  Krasnoyarsk | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 |  MGTU Moscow | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
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