Kristall Saratov vs Rostov – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:2
20/12/2025 at 08:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • VHL

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 0)
  • 19:11, 1 - 0, Egorov E. (G), Kormilov D. (A), Samoilov Y. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 1)
  • 13:34, 2 - 0, Shcherbatov A. (G), Semeneko M. (A), Larichev I. (A2)
  • 15:55, 2 - 1, Kondyrev K. (G), Sorokin S. (A),
  • 3rd Period (1 - 1)
  • 00:41, 3 - 1, Krasnov I. (G), Koryagin V. (A), Boldyrev D. (A2)
  • 08:19, 3 - 2, Kuznetsov A. (G), Prokhorov A. (A),

Chances of winning


Kristall Saratov
43.5%
Draw
24%
Rostov
32.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
47.5% 23.5% 29%

Our Initial ML Estimation

49.9% 22.4% 27.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Kristall Saratov has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4%)
  • Rostov has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kristall Saratov than the current prediction. (+6.4%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Kristall Saratov, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Rostov than the current prediction. (-4.9%)
  • Kristall Saratov - Rostov Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.14
    (1.97)
    3.88
    (3.99)
    2.87
    (3.23)
    7.4%
    (6.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 4.75
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kristall Saratov won 3.
    • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
    • Kristall Saratov may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Kristall Saratov has had a series of away games.
    • Recently, Rostov has had a series of home games.
    • Kristall Saratov will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Kristall Saratov won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 46:74. (average 2.3:3.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Kristall Saratov won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 16:20. (average 2.7:3.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Kristall Saratov - Rostov were as follows:
    18.11.2025 Rostov - Kristall Saratov 0:4
    12.08.2025 Rostov - Kristall Saratov 2:1
    13.01.2025 Rostov - Kristall Saratov 0:3
    11.11.2024 Kristall Saratov - Rostov 1:3
    09.08.2024 Rostov - Kristall Saratov 3:4
    Latest results of Kristall Saratov
    Latest results of Rostov
    16.12.2025 Rostov - Bars Kazan 3:2
    14.12.2025 Rostov - CSK VVS Samara 0:3
    12.12.2025 Rostov - Chelny 3:0
    06.12.2025 Bars Kazan - Rostov 2:1
    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 Chelyabinsk59295718172:15675
    8Gornyak59259718176:14275
    9Izhevsk ✔ 59313619152:13274
    10Torpedo Gorky612410621170:13874
    11Omskie Krylia59287420156:12574
    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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