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 ✔ 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

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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)