Neftyanik Almetyevsk vs Kristall Saratov – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:5 OT
03/02/2026 at 10:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • VHL

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 0)
  • 07:48, 1 - 0, Bulatov A. (G), Bykov M. (A), Semyonov G. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 2)
  • 04:45, 2 - 0, Zamaltdinov R. (G), Marushev M. (A), Ionov S. (A2)
  • 06:28, 2 - 1, Kulagin A. (G), Boldyrev D. (A), Samoilov Y. (A2)
  • 09:43, 2 - 2, Polshakov Z. (G), Semeneko M. (A),
  • 3rd Period (2 - 2)
  • 03:51, 2 - 3, Chervontsev N. (G), Krasnov I. (A), Egorov E. (A2)
  • 06:28, 3 - 3, Bykov M. (G), Chetverikov D. (A), Bulatov A. (A2)
  • 10:30, 4 - 3, Bykov M. (G), Shakirov R. (A), Chetverikov D. (A2)
  • 15:20, 4 - 4, Krasnov I. (G), Chervontsev N. (A), Egorov E. (A2)
  • Overtime (0 - 1)
  • 01', 4 - 5, (G),

Chances of winning


Neftyanik Almetyevsk
73.7%
Draw
14.8%
Kristall Saratov
11.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
69.8% 16.8% 13.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

65.7% 17.8% 14.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Neftyanik Almetyevsk has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.9%)
  • Kristall Saratov has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Neftyanik Almetyevsk than the current prediction. (-8%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Neftyanik Almetyevsk that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kristall Saratov than the current prediction. (+2.7%)
  • Neftyanik Almetyevsk - Kristall Saratov Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.24
    (1.32)
    6.18
    (5.45)
    7.99
    (6.88)
    9.1%
    (8.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.25
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Neftyanik Almetyevsk won 2.
    • Neftyanik Almetyevsk has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Kristall Saratov has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Kristall Saratov may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Neftyanik Almetyevsk has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Neftyanik Almetyevsk is the undisputed favorite.
    • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Neftyanik Almetyevsk won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 33:22. (average 3:2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Neftyanik Almetyevsk won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 11:9. (average 2.8:2.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Neftyanik Almetyevsk - Kristall Saratov were as follows:
    21.10.2025 Kristall Saratov - Neftyanik Almetyevsk 2:4
    04.09.2024 Neftyanik Almetyevsk - Kristall Saratov 2:3
    12.02.2024 Kristall Saratov - Neftyanik Almetyevsk 1:5
    10.09.2023 Neftyanik Almetyevsk - Kristall Saratov 1:2
    Latest results of Neftyanik Almetyevsk
    Latest results of Kristall Saratov
    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 Chelyabinsk ✔ 59295718172:15675
    8Gornyak ✔ 59259718176:14275
    9Izhevsk ✔ 59313619152:13274
    10Torpedo Gorky ✔ 612410621170:13874
    11Omskie Krylia ✔ 59287420156:12574
    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

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    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)
    Chelmet Chelyabinsk is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Gornyak is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Izhevsk is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Torpedo Gorky is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Omskie Krylia is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)