Norilsk vs Kristall Saratov – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:3
18/01/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • VHL

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 1)
  • 06:54, 0 - 1, Larichev I. (G), Basin D. (A), Boldyrev D. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 0)
  • 03:21, 1 - 1, Gorbunov D. (G), Chebykin Y. (A),
  • 3rd Period (1 - 2)
  • 08:36, 1 - 2, Balabolkin I. (G),
  • 15:53, 1 - 3, Chervontsev N. (G), Samoilov Y. (A),
  • 19:59, 2 - 3, Korenev I. (G),

Chances of winning


Norilsk
48.4%
Draw
23.2%
Kristall Saratov
28.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
38.1% 23.4% 38.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

35.8% 24.9% 41%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Norilsk has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+10.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Norilsk's performance.
  • Kristall Saratov has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-10.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Kristall Saratov might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Norilsk than the current prediction. (-12.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Norilsk that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kristall Saratov than the current prediction. (+12.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Kristall Saratov could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Norilsk - Kristall Saratov Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.9
    (2.4)
    3.95
    (3.91)
    3.24
    (2.37)
    9%
    (9.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 4.75
    What is the prediction for Norilsk - Kristall Saratov?
  • Users Predictions: 4 users predict this event. Norilsk will win (votes: 3 - 75%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 25%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Norilsk won 4.
    • Recent performances by Norilsk have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Kristall Saratov's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Norilsk might have a minor edge in this game.
    • We predict that Norilsk will win today's game, with odds of 1.89.
    • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Norilsk won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 25:16. (average 3.6:2.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Norilsk won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 15:10. (average 3.8:2.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Norilsk - Kristall Saratov were as follows:
    05.11.2025 Kristall Saratov - Norilsk 1:2
    08.03.2025 Norilsk - Kristall Saratov 3:2
    15.09.2024 Kristall Saratov - Norilsk 4:3
    28.11.2023 Kristall Saratov - Norilsk 1:5
    11.11.2023 Norilsk - Kristall Saratov 5:2
    Latest results of Norilsk
    16.01.2026 Norilsk - Dizel Penza 0:3
    14.01.2026 Norilsk - Ryazan 3:4
    12.01.2026 Norilsk - AKM 6:2
    23.12.2025 Bars Kazan - Norilsk 1:4
    Latest results of Kristall Saratov
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Metallurg Novokuznetsk (1)CSK VVS (16)1 : 0
    2Gornyak (8)Perm (9)
    3Khimik (4)Izhevsk (13)
    4Magnitka Magnitogorsk (5)Torpedo Gorky (12)1 : 0
    5HC Yugra (2)Bars (15)
    6Omskie Krylia (7)Chelmet Chelyabinsk (10)0 : 1
    7Almetyevsk (3)Dizel (14)1 : 0
    8Ryazan (6)Rubin Tyumen (11)