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 ✔ 60381147215:128102
    2HC Yugra ✔ 6038868174:9098
    3Almetyevsk ✔ 5934799215:12391
    4Khimik ✔ 60335715176:12083
    5Ryazan ✔ 60288519157:13677
    6Magnitka Magnitogorsk ✔ 592581016171:13276
    7Chelmet Chelyabinsk59295718172:15675
    8Gornyak59259718176:14275
    9Izhevsk ✔ 59313619152:13274
    10Torpedo Gorky612410621170:13874
    11Omskie Krylia59287420156:12574
    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)
    Izhevsk is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)