Rostov vs Khimik – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:4
31/01/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • VHL

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Period (0 - 1)
  • 03:26, 0 - 1, Kukstel P. (G), Filin Y. (A),
  • 3rd Period (1 - 3)
  • 00:20, 0 - 2, Lukin K. (G), Rukavishnikov R. (A),
  • 00:49, 0 - 3, Ryabov I. (G),
  • 18:35, 1 - 3, Kondyrev K. (G),
  • 19:29, 1 - 4, Yarovoi S. (G),

Chances of winning


Rostov
18.2%
Draw
20.2%
Khimik
61.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
26% 22.6% 51.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

27.4% 23.9% 48.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Rostov has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Rostov's form might have worsened.
  • Khimik has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+10.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Khimik's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Rostov than the current prediction. (+9.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Rostov, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Khimik than the current prediction. (-12.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Khimik, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Rostov - Khimik Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    5.03
    (3.54)
    4.54
    (4.08)
    1.49
    (1.79)
    9.2%
    (8.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.00
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rostov won 1.
    • In recent matches, Rostov has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Khimik is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Khimik 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, Khimik has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Khimik is a strong favorite.
    • In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Rostov won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 27:52. (average 1.7:3.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Rostov won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 10:19. (average 1.7:3.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Rostov - Khimik were as follows:
    18.10.2025 Khimik - Rostov 3:1
    10.08.2025 Khimik - Rostov 1:2
    06.03.2025 Khimik - Rostov 5:4
    18.09.2024 Rostov - Khimik 1:2
    13.12.2023 Rostov - Khimik 1:2
    Latest results of Rostov
    24.01.2026 Yuzhny Ural Orsk - Rostov 3:2
    20.01.2026 Chelmet - Rostov 3:2
    18.01.2026 Gornyak-UGMK - Rostov 1:4
    Latest results of Khimik
    29.01.2026 Buran Voronezh - Khimik 0:4
    25.01.2026 Khimik - Omskie Krylia 3:0
    23.01.2026 Khimik - Zauralie Kurgan 3:1
    21.01.2026 Khimik - Rubin Tyumen 3:0
    VHL Table
    2025/26
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Metallurg Novokuznetsk ✔ 55341137194:11993
    2HC Yugra ✔ 5334757147:8187
    3Almetyevsk ✔ 5331598188:10381
    4Khimik54295713161:11175
    5Izhevsk55283618139:12268
    6Magnitka Magnitogorsk52237715153:11467
    7Gornyak54228717157:13267
    8CSK VVS53228617149:12566
    9Ryazan53247418144:12866
    10Dizel53245816135:11866
    11Omskie Krylia54256320142:12165
    12Chelmet Chelyabinsk53245717153:14365
    13Perm531812518126:13865
    14Bars542241216116:11964
    15Rubin Tyumen541712520130:12363
    16Torpedo Gorky52217618142:11962
    17Toros Neftekamsk54216819125:13162
    18Krasnoyarsk55189820130:13662
    19Dinamo St. Petersburg54215622145:13758
    20Kurgan54187722127:12957
    21AKM541213623122:14956
    22Zvezda Moscow53214523115:12455
    23SKA-VMF St. Petersburg55194626109:14352
    24Tambov53166625129:14650
    25Olympia5212892395:13549
    26Dyn. Altay56127928120:17247
    27Buran Voronezh55146629115:16346
    28Orsk5116292482:13345
    29Kristall Saratov52153628110:14942
    30HK Norilsk53135530107:14841
    31Chelny52127231120:16340
    32HC Rostov54113931108:16137

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    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)
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