Result
4:2
08/01/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (0 - 0)
- 2nd Period (1 - 0)
- 12:52, 1 - 0, Makarov S. (G), Barsukov T. (A),
- 3rd Period (3 - 2)
- 03:44, 2 - 0, Smolyov I. (G), Sergiyevsky Y. (A), Korbit Y. (A2)
- 05:50, 3 - 0, Smolyov I. (G), Tsalpanov Y. (A),
- 08:43, 3 - 1, Dolgopyatov N. (G),
- 15:09, 3 - 2, Yepishchev I. (G),
- 19:48, 4 - 2, Sergiyevsky Y. (G),
Chances of winning
Rostov
24.7% | Draw
22.6% | Izhstal
52.7% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Rostov has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.5%)Izhstal has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.7%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Rostov than the current prediction. (+2.7%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Izhstal than the current prediction. (-2.3%)
Rostov - Izhstal Odds
|
1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
|
Avarage Now
(Initially) |
3.72 ↑
(3.25) |
4.08 ↑
(4.03) |
1.75 ↓
(1.87) |
8.8%
(9.1%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 4.75
Preview Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rostov won 2.
- Recent performances by Rostov have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
- Izhstal is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- Izhstal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Recently, Rostov has had a series of away games.
- Recently, Izhstal has had a series of home games.
- Izhstal is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
- In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Rostov won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 29:25. (average 2.4:2.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Rostov won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 16:10. (average 2.7:1.7).
How many head-to-head matches has Rostov won against Izhstal?
Rostov has won 3 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Izhstal won against Rostov?
Izhstal has won 4 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Rostov - Izhstal were as follows:
12.11.2025
Izhstal
-
Rostov
3:1
24.02.2025
Rostov
-
Izhstal
4:3
28.09.2024
Izhstal
-
Rostov
2:6
25.01.2024
Izhstal
-
Rostov
4:1
26.09.2023
Rostov
-
Izhstal
1:2
Latest results of Izhstal
VHL Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Metallurg Novokuznetsk ✔ | 56 | 34 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 196:122 | 94 |
| 2 | HC Yugra ✔ | 55 | 34 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 151:85 | 90 |
| 3 | Almetyevsk ✔ | 55 | 31 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 196:111 | 83 |
| 4 | Khimik | 54 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 161:111 | 75 |
| 5 | Magnitka Magnitogorsk | 54 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 160:120 | 70 |
| 6 | Omskie Krylia | 56 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 146:122 | 69 |
| 7 | Gornyak | 55 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 161:134 | 69 |
| 8 | Perm | 55 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 133:139 | 69 |
| 9 | Izhevsk | 55 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 139:122 | 68 |
| 10 | CSK VVS | 54 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 153:125 | 68 |
| 11 | Ryazan | 54 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 146:128 | 68 |
| 12 | Dizel | 55 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 139:122 | 68 |
| 13 | Chelmet Chelyabinsk | 54 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 155:144 | 67 |
| 14 | Krasnoyarsk | 57 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 20 | 134:138 | 66 |
| 15 | Torpedo Gorky | 55 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 156:125 | 66 |
| 16 | Rubin Tyumen | 56 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 136:127 | 66 |
| 17 | Bars | 55 | 22 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 116:124 | 64 |
| 18 | Toros Neftekamsk | 55 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 127:137 | 62 |
| 19 | Kurgan | 55 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 129:130 | 59 |
| 20 | Dinamo St. Petersburg | 55 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 146:141 | 58 |
| 21 | Zvezda Moscow | 54 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 119:125 | 57 |
| 22 | AKM | 55 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 24 | 124:153 | 56 |
| 23 | Tambov | 56 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 136:152 | 54 |
| 24 | SKA-VMF St. Petersburg | 56 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 109:144 | 53 |
| 25 | Orsk | 54 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 90:143 | 49 |
| 26 | Olympia | 54 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 95:140 | 49 |
| 27 | Dyn. Altay | 56 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 120:172 | 47 |
| 28 | Buran Voronezh | 56 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 117:166 | 47 |
| 29 | Kristall Saratov | 54 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 116:154 | 44 |
| 30 | Chelny | 55 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 33 | 125:172 | 41 |
| 31 | HK Norilsk | 56 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 111:158 | 41 |
| 32 | HC Rostov | 56 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 32 | 111:167 | 39 |
Promotion ~ VHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)
Clinched Spots for Teams
Metallurg Novokuznetsk is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
HC Yugra is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Almetyevsk is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
