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 ✔ 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

          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)