Sochi vs Ak Bars Kazan – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:4
18/03/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • KHL

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2438
Shooting PCT
8.33% (2/24)10.53% (4/38)
Blocked shots
1413
Goalkeeper Saves
3422
Saves PCT
89.47% (34/38)91.67% (22/24)
Penalties
32
PIM
64
Power-play Goals
01
Shorthanded Goals
10
Power-play PCT
0% (0/2)33.33% (1/3)
Pen. Killing PCT
66.67% (2/3)100% (2/2)
Hits
3022
Faceoffs Won
1931
Faceoffs %
3862
Giveaways
1613
Takeaways
42
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 2)
  • 02:49, 0 - 1, Zamaltdinov R. (G), Katelevsky D. (A), Bardin I. (A2)
  • 14:13, 0 - 2, Denisenko G. (G), Semyonov K. (A),
  • 14:56, 1 - 2, Volkov A. (G), Petukhov Y. (A), Seroukh D. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 2)
  • 00:28, Khomchenko P. (2 min),
  • 01:39, 2 - 2, Guskov M. (G),
  • 05:46, 2 - 3, Karpukhin I. (G), Semyonov K. (A), Denisenko G. (A2)
  • 06:30, Utkin D. (2 min),
  • 06:51, 2 - 4, Semyonov K. (G), Chmelevski A. (A), Miller M. (A2)
  • 10:40, Guskov M. (2 min),
  • 18:28, Terekhov S. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (0 - 0)
  • 18:44, Miller M. (2 min),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Sochi
18.4%
Draw
19.9%
Ak Bars Kazan
61.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
17.3% 19.4% 63.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

17.4% 19.5% 63%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Sochi has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.1%)
  • Ak Bars Kazan has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Sochi than the current prediction. (-1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Ak Bars Kazan than the current prediction. (+1.3%)
  • Sochi - Ak Bars Kazan Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    5.15
    (5.61)
    4.74
    (5)
    1.53
    (1.53)
    5.7%
    (3.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.25
    Preview Facts
    • Ak Bars is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sochi won 2.
    • Sochi has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Ak Bars's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Sochi may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Ak Bars is seen as the favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sochi won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 43:56. (average 2.2:2.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Sochi won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 26:31. (average 2.4:2.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Sochi - Ak Bars Kazan were as follows:
    13.03.2026 Ak Bars Kazan - Sochi 2:0
    27.11.2024 Sochi - Ak Bars Kazan 2:3
    22.09.2024 Ak Bars Kazan - Sochi 5:2
    16.01.2024 Sochi - Ak Bars Kazan 3:1
    06.09.2023 Ak Bars Kazan - Sochi 1:3
    Latest results of Sochi
    15.03.2026 Sochi - Amur Khabarovsk 2:3
    13.03.2026 Ak Bars Kazan - Sochi 2:0
    11.03.2026 Sochi - HC CSKA Moscow 1:2
    10.03.2026 HC CSKA Moscow - Sochi 2:1
    Latest results of Ak Bars Kazan
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (1)Spartak Moscow (8)4 : 1
    2Yekaterinburg (4)Salavat Ufa (5)2 : 3
    3Avangard Omsk (2)Niznekamsk (7)4 : 1
    4CSKA Moscow (4)SKA St. Petersburg (5)4 : 1
    5Magnitogorsk (1)Novosibirsk (8)4 : 1
    6Cherepovets (3)Nizhny Novgorod (6)1 : 4
    7Dinamo Minsk (2)Dynamo Moscow (7)4 : 0
    8Bars Kazan (3)Tractor Chelyabinsk (6)4 : 1

    Quarter-finals
    1Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (1)TBD #2
    2Avangard Omsk (2)CSKA Moscow (4)
    3Magnitogorsk (1)Nizhny Novgorod (6)
    4Dinamo Minsk (2)Bars Kazan (3)