Rostov vs Izhstal – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:2
08/01/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • VHL

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 0)
  • 12:52, 1 - 0, Makarov S. (G), Barsukov T. (A),
  • 3rd Period (3 - 2)
  • 03:44, 2 - 0, Smolyov I. (G), Sergiyevsky Y. (A), Korbit Y. (A2)
  • 05:50, 3 - 0, Smolyov I. (G), Tsalpanov Y. (A),
  • 08:43, 3 - 1, Dolgopyatov N. (G),
  • 15:09, 3 - 2, Yepishchev I. (G),
  • 19:48, 4 - 2, Sergiyevsky Y. (G),

Highlights

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Chances of winning


Rostov
24.7%
Draw
22.6%
Izhstal
52.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
28.2% 22.8% 49%

Our Initial ML Estimation

27.4% 22.2% 50.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Rostov has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.5%)
  • Izhstal has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Rostov than the current prediction. (+2.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Izhstal than the current prediction. (-2.3%)
  • Rostov - Izhstal Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.72
    (3.25)
    4.08
    (4.03)
    1.75
    (1.87)
    8.8%
    (9.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 4.75
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rostov won 2.
    • Recent performances by Rostov have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Izhstal is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Izhstal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Rostov has had a series of away games.
    • Recently, Izhstal has had a series of home games.
    • Izhstal is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Rostov won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 29:25. (average 2.4:2.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Rostov won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 16:10. (average 2.7:1.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Rostov - Izhstal were as follows:
    12.11.2025 Izhstal - Rostov 3:1
    24.02.2025 Rostov - Izhstal 4:3
    28.09.2024 Izhstal - Rostov 2:6
    25.01.2024 Izhstal - Rostov 4:1
    26.09.2023 Rostov - Izhstal 1:2
    Latest results of Rostov
    26.12.2025 AKM - Rostov 2:1
    24.12.2025 Ryazan - Rostov 0:1
    22.12.2025 Dizel Penza - Rostov 1:0
    20.12.2025 Kristall Saratov - Rostov 3:2
    16.12.2025 Rostov - Bars Kazan 3:2
    Latest results of Izhstal
    06.01.2026 Buran Voronezh - Izhstal 0:4
    28.12.2025 Izhstal - Omskie Krylia 3:2
    26.12.2025 Izhstal - Zauralie Kurgan 2:1
    24.12.2025 Izhstal - Rubin Tyumen 1:0
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Metallurg Novokuznetsk (1)CSK VVS (16)1 : 0
    2Gornyak (8)Perm (9)
    3Khimik (4)Izhevsk (13)
    4Magnitka Magnitogorsk (5)Torpedo Gorky (12)1 : 0
    5HC Yugra (2)Bars (15)
    6Omskie Krylia (7)Chelmet Chelyabinsk (10)0 : 1
    7Almetyevsk (3)Dizel (14)1 : 0
    8Ryazan (6)Rubin Tyumen (11)