Metallurg Novokuznetsk vs AKM – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
5:2
07/01/2026 at 01:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • VHL

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (2 - 0)
  • 09:11, 1 - 0, Kodola V. (G), Shalagin M. (A),
  • 17:56, 2 - 0, Kodola V. (G), Starikov L. (A), Ovchinnikov D. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 1)
  • 07:45, 3 - 0, Shalagin M. (G), Podskrebalin N. (A),
  • 12:19, 3 - 1, Mitrofanov A. (G), Fazylzyanov K. (A), Rybakov V. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (2 - 1)
  • 05:26, 3 - 2, Dyukarev V. (G), Rybakov V. (A), Kaburov G. (A2)
  • 10:56, 4 - 2, Apalkov D. (G), Sokolov D. (A),
  • 14:34, 5 - 2, Guslistov N. (G), Serdyuk Y. (A), Kurbatov V. (A2)

Chances of winning


Metallurg Novokuznetsk
63.4%
Draw
18.3%
AKM
18.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
53% 21.8% 25.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

55.5% 20.8% 24.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Metallurg Novokuznetsk has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+10.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Metallurg Novokuznetsk's performance.
  • AKM has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and AKM might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Metallurg Novokuznetsk than the current prediction. (-7.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Metallurg Novokuznetsk that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for AKM than the current prediction. (+5.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that AKM could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Metallurg Novokuznetsk - AKM Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.45
    (1.72)
    5.03
    (4.18)
    5.01
    (3.61)
    8.8%
    (9.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Metallurg N won 2.
    • Metallurg N is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • In recent matches, AKM has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Metallurg N may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Metallurg N has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, Metallurg N is considered a favorite.
    • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Metallurg N won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 32:24. (average 3.2:2.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Metallurg N won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 11:10. (average 2.8:2.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Metallurg Novokuznetsk - AKM were as follows:
    15.11.2025 AKM - Metallurg Novokuznetsk 2:3
    24.01.2025 Metallurg Novokuznetsk - AKM 1:2
    27.10.2024 AKM - Metallurg Novokuznetsk 1:3
    28.01.2024 Metallurg Novokuznetsk - AKM Abandoned
    25.11.2023 AKM - Metallurg Novokuznetsk 3:2
    Latest results of Metallurg Novokuznetsk
    Latest results of AKM
    05.01.2026 Dynamo-Altay - AKM 1:2
    28.12.2025 AKM - Buran Voronezh 1:3
    26.12.2025 AKM - Rostov 2:1
    24.12.2025 AKM - Tambov 4:2
    19.12.2025 Omskie Krylia - AKM 6:1
    VHL Table
    2025/26
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Metallurg Novokuznetsk ✔ 60381147215:128102
    2HC Yugra ✔ 6038868174:9098
    3Almetyevsk ✔ 5934799215:12391
    4Khimik ✔ 60335715176:12083
    5Ryazan ✔ 60288519157:13677
    6Magnitka Magnitogorsk ✔ 592581016171:13276
    7Chelmet Chelyabinsk ✔ 59295718172:15675
    8Gornyak ✔ 59259718176:14275
    9Izhevsk ✔ 59313619152:13274
    10Torpedo Gorky ✔ 612410621170:13874
    11Omskie Krylia ✔ 59287420156:12574
    12Dizel60275820149:13672
    13Krasnoyarsk612111821144:14472
    14Perm592112620138:14872
    15CSK VVS59248720160:13971
    16Rubin Tyumen591913720145:13371
    17Bars602351319125:13669
    18Toros Neftekamsk59226823134:14564
    19Zvezda Moscow59235625134:13962
    20Kurgan59207725134:14361
    21Dinamo St. Petersburg59225626152:16060
    22AKM611313827136:16960
    23SKA-VMF St. Petersburg60214827118:15158
    24Tambov60178629144:16756
    25Olympia59149927103:15055
    26Orsk5918392997:15951
    27Buran Voronezh61166732128:17751
    28Kristall Saratov59184631133:16850
    29Dyn. Altay611271131128:19049
    30HK Norilsk60165534117:16347
    31Chelny59128435131:18644
    32HC Rostov60134934117:17643

          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)
    Khimik is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Ryazan is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Magnitka Magnitogorsk is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Chelmet Chelyabinsk is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Gornyak is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Izhevsk is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Torpedo Gorky is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Omskie Krylia is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)