Bet on Yaroslavich Yaroslavl vs Lokomotiv Novosibirsk on Volleyball

Lokomotiv Novosibirsk are favored to win based on recent Super League form and betting markets showing them as slight favorites with approximate moneyline odds around 1.90 versus Yaroslavich Yaroslavl at about 2.00; Lokomotiv’s deeper roster, stronger away-setter statistics, and superior block rate this month make them the likely winners (DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports).

The match starts at 2:00:00 PM local time on 12/28/2025; that corresponds to 11:00:00 AM UTC for Yaroslavl/Novosibirsk time conversion (Russia observes multiple time zones—confirm local arena kickoff which is listed as 14:00 local).

The fixture will be played at Yaroslavl’s home arena, Arena 2000 (capacity ~3,000), featuring a FIVB-standard wooden court and professional lighting used for Super League fixtures; the venue has hosted Yaroslavich home matches this season and offers full player facilities and live broadcast capabilities.

Prediction and odds analysis: predict a 3-1 victory for Lokomotiv Novosibirsk with match handicap leaning toward Lokomotiv -3.5 sets in market lines; implied probability from the moneyline (1.90) gives Lokomotiv ~52.6% chance, while Yaroslavich at 2.00 implies 50%—adjusting for home advantage and recent form pushes the model to favor Lokomotiv by ~55% overall, so backing Lokomotiv on match odds or set handicap is recommended.

In head-to-head meetings over the past two seasons, Lokomotiv Novosibirsk lead the series with 4 wins to Yaroslavich Yaroslavl’s 2 wins in seven encounters; average match score between them is roughly 3-1 in Lokomotiv’s favor, with total sets averaging 3.6 and Lokomotiv averaging 12.8 blocks per match against Yaroslavich’s 10.2.