Ak Bars Kazan vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
6:1
31/01/2026 at 09:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • KHL

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3923
Shooting PCT
15.38% (6/39)4.35% (1/23)
Blocked shots
1219
Goalkeeper Saves
2233
Saves PCT
95.65% (22/23)84.62% (33/39)
Penalties
28
PIM
416
Power-play Goals
40
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
50% (4/8)0% (0/2)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (2/2)50% (4/8)
Hits
1324
Faceoffs Won
3131
Faceoffs %
5050
Giveaways
1919
Takeaways
72
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (3 - 0)
  • 04:03, Serikov A. (2 min),
  • 05:41, 1 - 0, Barabanov A. (G), Lyamkin N. (A), Semyonov K. (A2)
  • 06:10, Khlystov N. (2 min),
  • 07:36, 2 - 0, Todd N. (G), Miller M. (A), Galimov A. (A2)
  • 09:20, 3 - 0, Chmelevski A. (G), Miller M. (A), Semyonov K. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 1)
  • 01:28, Nadvorny M. (2 min),
  • 05:11, Mityakin Y. (2 min),
  • 05:56, 4 - 0, Safonov I. (G), Todd N. (A), Chmelevski A. (A2)
  • 05:56, (2 min),
  • 11:36, 4 - 1, Zaseda M. (G), Nikolishin I. (A), Serikov A. (A2)
  • 17:36, Khairulin T. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (2 - 0)
  • 03:27, Ozolin Y. (2 min),
  • 03:29, Belozyorov A. (2 min),
  • 03:41, 5 - 1, Miller M. (G), Chmelevski A. (A), Galimov A. (A2)
  • 10:23, Brovkin A. (2 min),
  • 13:52, Semyonov K. (2 min),
  • 18:30, 6 - 1, Safonov I. (G), Marchenko A. (A), Galimov A. (A2)

Highlights

Chances of winning


Ak Bars Kazan
60.7%
Draw
20.6%
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
18.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
59.9% 20.8% 19.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

61.5% 21.4% 18.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Ak Bars Kazan has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.8%)
  • Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Ak Bars Kazan than the current prediction. (+0.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk than the current prediction. (-0.1%)
  • Ak Bars Kazan - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.55
    (1.58)
    4.57
    (4.54)
    5
    (4.91)
    6.6%
    (5.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.00
    What is the prediction for Ak Bars Kazan - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk?
  • Users Predictions: 5 users predict this event. Ak Bars will win (votes: 1 - 20%). Neftekhimik will win (votes: 2 - 40%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 40%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • DC - Neftekhimik (2.25) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Ak Bars Kazan will win (2 of 2 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 4 Selected Experts predict this event. Ak Bars (votes: 2 - 50%). Neftekhimik (votes: 2 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals))
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ak Bars won 3.
    • Recent performances by Ak Bars have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Neftekhimik is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Ak Bars may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Ak Bars is a strong favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ak Bars won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 60:29. (average 3:1.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Ak Bars won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 27:9. (average 3:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Ak Bars Kazan - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk were as follows:
    13.01.2026 Ak Bars Kazan - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 0:2
    07.12.2025 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Ak Bars Kazan 1:3
    21.11.2025 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Ak Bars Kazan 2:3
    10.11.2025 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Ak Bars Kazan 1:4
    17.09.2025 Ak Bars Kazan - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 1:2
    Latest results of Ak Bars Kazan
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (1)Spartak Moscow (8)4 : 1
    2Yekaterinburg (4)Salavat Ufa (5)2 : 4
    3Avangard Omsk (2)Niznekamsk (7)4 : 1
    4CSKA Moscow (4)SKA St. Petersburg (5)4 : 1
    5Magnitogorsk (1)Novosibirsk (8)4 : 1
    6Cherepovets (3)Nizhny Novgorod (6)1 : 4
    7Dinamo Minsk (2)Dynamo Moscow (7)4 : 0
    8Bars Kazan (3)Tractor Chelyabinsk (6)4 : 1

    Quarter-finals
    1Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (1)Salavat Ufa (5)4 : 0
    2Avangard Omsk (2)CSKA Moscow (4)3 : 1
    3Magnitogorsk (1)Nizhny Novgorod (6)3 : 1
    4Dinamo Minsk (2)Bars Kazan (3)0 : 4