Metallurg Novokuznetsk vs Zauralie Kurgan – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
6:3
18/02/2026 at 07:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • VHL

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 0)
  • 16:29, 1 - 0, Serdyuk Y. (G), Kurbatov V. (A),
  • 2nd Period (2 - 1)
  • 08:23, 1 - 1, Baldayev D. (G), Kozlov I. (A), Shikun A. (A2)
  • 14:27, 2 - 1, Ovchinnikov D. (G), Bogdanov N. (A),
  • 18:46, 3 - 1, Ovchinnikov D. (G), Kodola V. (A), Perevalov A. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (3 - 2)
  • 03:17, 3 - 2, Grymzin S. (G), Komaristy A. (A),
  • 04:17, 4 - 2, Vinogradov A. (G),
  • 09:48, 5 - 2, Serdyuk Y. (G), Sheshin D. (A), Guslistov N. (A2)
  • 18:15, 5 - 3, Kozhemyakin G. (G), Kolesnikov S. (A), Komaristy A. (A2)
  • 19:35, 6 - 3, Guslistov N. (G), Churkin V. (A),

Chances of winning


Metallurg Novokuznetsk
54.7%
Draw
21.3%
Zauralie Kurgan
24%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
61.2% 20% 18.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

57.8% 21.2% 19.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Metallurg Novokuznetsk has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Metallurg Novokuznetsk's form might have worsened.
  • Zauralie Kurgan has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Zauralie Kurgan's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Metallurg Novokuznetsk than the current prediction. (+3.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Zauralie Kurgan than the current prediction. (-4.1%)
  • Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Zauralie Kurgan Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.69
    (1.5)
    4.35
    (4.6)
    3.85
    (4.88)
    8.2%
    (8.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 4.75
    What is the prediction for Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Zauralie Kurgan?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH -1.5 - Zauralie (1.71) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Zauralie (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Metallurg N won 4.
    • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
    • Zauralie may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Zauralie has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Metallurg N is considered a favorite.
    • In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Metallurg N won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 39:40. (average 2.3:2.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Metallurg N won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 21:17. (average 2.6:2.1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Zauralie Kurgan were as follows:
    28.09.2025 Zauralie Kurgan - Metallurg Novokuznetsk 2:5
    10.02.2025 Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Zauralie Kurgan 3:2
    10.10.2024 Zauralie Kurgan - Metallurg Novokuznetsk 3:0
    22.01.2024 Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Zauralie Kurgan 1:0
    02.10.2023 Zauralie Kurgan - Metallurg Novokuznetsk 2:3
    Latest results of Zauralie Kurgan
    VHL Table
    2025/26
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Metallurg Novokuznetsk ✔ 56341147196:12294
    2HC Yugra ✔ 5534867151:8590
    3Almetyevsk ✔ 5531699196:11183
    4Khimik54295713161:11175
    5Magnitka Magnitogorsk54247815160:12070
    6Gornyak55238717161:13469
    7Perm552012518133:13969
    8Izhevsk55283618139:12268
    9CSK VVS54238617153:12568
    10Ryazan54257418146:12868
    11Dizel55255817139:12268
    12Chelmet Chelyabinsk54255717155:14467
    13Omskie Krylia55266320145:12267
    14Krasnoyarsk571811820134:13866
    15Torpedo Gorky54227619151:12564
    16Rubin Tyumen551712620131:12564
    17Bars542241216116:11964
    18Toros Neftekamsk55216820127:13762
    19Kurgan55197722129:13059
    20Dinamo St. Petersburg55215623146:14158
    21Zvezda Moscow54224523119:12557
    22AKM551213624124:15356
    23Tambov55177625136:15154
    24SKA-VMF St. Petersburg55194626109:14352
    25Olympia5412892595:14049
    26Orsk5317292586:14047
    27Dyn. Altay56127928120:17247
    28Buran Voronezh56146729117:16647
    29Kristall Saratov54163629116:15444
    30HK Norilsk55135532109:15341
    31Chelny54127233122:16840
    32HC Rostov55113932110:16737

          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)