Result
3:2
20/02/2026 at 09:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (1 - 0)
- 10:04, 1 - 0, Konkin D. (G), Polshakov Z. (A), Egorov E. (A2)
- 2nd Period (1 - 1)
- 01:32, 1 - 1, Pukelo K. (G), Yerofeyev A. (A), Alekseev A. (A2)
- 02:11, 2 - 1, Filin F. (G), Samsonov D. (A), Gusev A. (A2)
- 3rd Period (1 - 1)
- 03:35, 2 - 2, Pukelo K. (G),
- 08:23, 3 - 2, Konkin D. (G), Boldyrev D. (A), Koryagin V. (A2)
Chances of winning
Kristall Saratov 25% | Draw 23.2% | Izhstal 51.8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Kristall Saratov has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.5%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Kristall Saratov's form might have worsened.Izhstal has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.5%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Izhstal's recent form is better than expected.ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kristall Saratov than the current prediction. (+7.2%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Kristall Saratov, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Izhstal than the current prediction. (-7.9%)Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Izhstal, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
Kristall Saratov - Izhstal Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
3.69 ↑ (3.02) |
3.98 ↑ (3.95) |
1.78 ↓ (1.99) |
8.3% (8.9%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 4.75
What is the prediction for Kristall Saratov - Izhstal?
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Izhstal (votes: 1 - 100%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- AH +0.75 - Izhstal (1.92) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Izhstal (votes: 2 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:3.
Preview Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kristall Saratov won 3.
- The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
- Izhstal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Recently, Kristall Saratov has had a series of away games.
- In this match, Izhstal is seen as the favorite.
- In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Kristall Saratov won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 43:43. (average 3.1:3.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Kristall Saratov won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 21:19. (average 3.5:3.2).
How many head-to-head matches has Kristall Saratov won against Izhstal?
Kristall Saratov has won 3 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Izhstal won against Kristall Saratov?
Izhstal has won 3 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Kristall Saratov - Izhstal were as follows:
04.10.2025
Izhstal
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Kristall Saratov
2:3
16.12.2024
Izhstal
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Kristall Saratov
3:2
06.12.2024
Kristall Saratov
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Izhstal
0:3
29.01.2024
Izhstal
-
Kristall Saratov
2:5
22.09.2023
Kristall Saratov
-
Izhstal
5:4
Latest results of Kristall Saratov
Latest results of Izhstal
VHL Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Metallurg Novokuznetsk ✔ | 55 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 194:119 | 93 |
| 2 | HC Yugra ✔ | 53 | 34 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 147:81 | 87 |
| 3 | Almetyevsk ✔ | 53 | 31 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 188:103 | 81 |
| 4 | Khimik | 54 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 161:111 | 75 |
| 5 | Izhevsk | 55 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 139:122 | 68 |
| 6 | Magnitka Magnitogorsk | 52 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 153:114 | 67 |
| 7 | Gornyak | 54 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 157:132 | 67 |
| 8 | CSK VVS | 53 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 149:125 | 66 |
| 9 | Ryazan | 53 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 144:128 | 66 |
| 10 | Dizel | 53 | 24 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 135:118 | 66 |
| 11 | Omskie Krylia | 54 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 142:121 | 65 |
| 12 | Chelmet Chelyabinsk | 53 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 153:143 | 65 |
| 13 | Perm | 53 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 126:138 | 65 |
| 14 | Bars | 54 | 22 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 116:119 | 64 |
| 15 | Rubin Tyumen | 54 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 130:123 | 63 |
| 16 | Torpedo Gorky | 52 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 142:119 | 62 |
| 17 | Toros Neftekamsk | 54 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 125:131 | 62 |
| 18 | Krasnoyarsk | 55 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 130:136 | 62 |
| 19 | Dinamo St. Petersburg | 54 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 145:137 | 58 |
| 20 | Kurgan | 54 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 127:129 | 57 |
| 21 | AKM | 54 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 122:149 | 56 |
| 22 | Zvezda Moscow | 53 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 115:124 | 55 |
| 23 | SKA-VMF St. Petersburg | 55 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 109:143 | 52 |
| 24 | Tambov | 53 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 129:146 | 50 |
| 25 | Olympia | 52 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 95:135 | 49 |
| 26 | Dyn. Altay | 56 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 120:172 | 47 |
| 27 | Buran Voronezh | 55 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 115:163 | 46 |
| 28 | Orsk | 51 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 82:133 | 45 |
| 29 | Kristall Saratov | 52 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 110:149 | 42 |
| 30 | HK Norilsk | 53 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 107:148 | 41 |
| 31 | Chelny | 52 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 31 | 120:163 | 40 |
| 32 | HC Rostov | 54 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 31 | 108:161 | 37 |
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)