Neftyanik Almetyevsk vs Metallurg Novokuznetsk – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:1
21/12/2025 at 09:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • VHL

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 1)
  • 07:20, 0 - 1, Starikov L. (G), Shablovsky Z. (A), Gerasimov S. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 0)
  • 16:37, 1 - 1, Yakupov R. (G), Sumin A. (A), Kulikov P. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (2 - 0)
  • 14:55, 2 - 1, Zamaltdinov R. (G), Semyonov G. (A), Sumin A. (A2)
  • 19:14, 3 - 1, Avramenko I. (G), Zhulin T. (A),

Chances of winning


Neftyanik Almetyevsk
42.3%
Draw
23.7%
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
34%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
37.4% 25.1% 37.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

38.7% 26% 36.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Neftyanik Almetyevsk has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.9%)
  • Metallurg Novokuznetsk has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Neftyanik Almetyevsk than the current prediction. (-3.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Metallurg Novokuznetsk than the current prediction. (+2.1%)
  • Neftyanik Almetyevsk - Metallurg Novokuznetsk Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.21
    (2.48)
    3.94
    (3.7)
    2.74
    (2.48)
    7.1%
    (7.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.25
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Neftyanik Almetyevsk won 2.
    • Neftyanik Almetyevsk has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Metallurg N is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Neftyanik Almetyevsk may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Neftyanik Almetyevsk won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 41:42. (average 2.4:2.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Neftyanik Almetyevsk won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 26:16. (average 3.3:2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Neftyanik Almetyevsk - Metallurg Novokuznetsk were as follows:
    22.11.2025 Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Neftyanik Almetyevsk 6:5
    23.12.2024 Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Neftyanik Almetyevsk 4:2
    25.11.2024 Neftyanik Almetyevsk - Metallurg Novokuznetsk 4:3
    21.12.2023 Neftyanik Almetyevsk - Metallurg Novokuznetsk 1:0
    24.10.2023 Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Neftyanik Almetyevsk 3:1
    Latest results of Neftyanik Almetyevsk
    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)