Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Sochi – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:5
12/02/2026 at 11:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • KHL

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
5828
Shooting PCT
5.17% (3/58)17.86% (5/28)
Blocked shots
2513
Goalkeeper Saves
2355
Saves PCT
85.19% (23/27)94.83% (55/58)
Penalties
49
PIM
818
Power-play Goals
10
Shorthanded Goals
01
Power-play PCT
11.11% (1/9)0% (0/4)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (4/4)88.89% (8/9)
Hits
2822
Faceoffs Won
3624
Faceoffs %
6040
Giveaways
1312
Takeaways
45
Empty Net Goals
01

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 1)
  • 07:50, Popov S. (2 min),
  • 14:17, Polyakov N. (2 min),
  • 14:17, Duszak J. (2 min),
  • 15:24, 0 - 1, Malyshev A. (G), Beaudin J. (A),
  • 16:00, Khokhlov I. (2 min),
  • 19:43, Ellis M. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (1 - 2)
  • 01:01, 0 - 2, Seroukh D. (G), Khafizov T. (A),
  • 06:06, 0 - 3, Guskov M. (G), Ellis M. (A), Seroukh D. (A2)
  • 06:06, Ozolin Y. , Dolganov F. ,
  • 08:08, 1 - 3, Khairulin T. (G), Shafigullin B. (A), Mityakin Y. (A2)
  • 09:43, Duszak J. (2 min),
  • 13:03, Dolganov F. (2 min),
  • 15:32, Fedotov M. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (2 - 2)
  • 03:43, Malyshev A. (2 min),
  • 05:40, 2 - 3, Dergachyov A. (G), Belozyorov A. (A), Serikov A. (A2)
  • 07:42, 2 - 4, Petukhov Y. (G), Kagarlitsky D. (A), Popov S. (A2)
  • 08:36, Petukhov Y. (2 min),
  • 11:06, Beaudin J. (2 min),
  • 11:13, Khomchenko P. (2 min),
  • 11:13, Khomchenko P. , Shchetilin A. ,
  • 12:05, Shchetilin A. , Khomchenko P. ,
  • 13:15, 3 - 4, Belozyorov A. (G),
  • 13:53, Lee C. (2 min),
  • 19:36, 3 - 5, Machulin V. (G),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
60.5%
Draw
19.9%
Sochi
19.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
60% 19.5% 20.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

55.2% 21.2% 22.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.5%)
  • Sochi has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk than the current prediction. (-5.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Sochi than the current prediction. (+2.6%)
  • Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Sochi Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.56
    (1.53)
    4.72
    (4.7)
    4.81
    (4.5)
    6.2%
    (8.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
    What is the prediction for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Sochi?
  • Users Predictions: 20 users predict this event. Neftekhimik will win (votes: 17 - 85%). Sochi will win (votes: 1 - 5%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 10%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Neftekhimik: 69.4%100%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk will win (6 of 6 users predict this - 100%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 11).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Neftekhimik won 2.
    • In recent matches, Neftekhimik has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Sochi's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Neftekhimik may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Sochi has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, Neftekhimik is seen as the favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Neftekhimik won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 43:44. (average 2.2:2.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Neftekhimik won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 15:20. (average 1.7:2.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Sochi were as follows:
    03.01.2026 Sochi - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 2:1
    11.02.2025 Sochi - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 3:2
    24.10.2024 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Sochi 2:1
    25.02.2024 Sochi - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 2:5
    12.10.2023 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Sochi 2:3
    Latest results of Sochi
    10.02.2026 Sibir Novosibirsk - Sochi 10:1
    03.02.2026 HC CSKA Moscow - Sochi 3:1
    30.01.2026 Shanghai Dragons - Sochi 5:2
    29.01.2026 Shanghai Dragons - Sochi 1:2
    KHL Table
    Main

    Western Conference
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ 653212516176:13093
    2Cherepovets ✔ 652811620191:17384
    3Dinamo Minsk ✔ 65325919234:16683
    4CSKA Moscow ✔ 65324821154:13980
    5Nizhny Novgorod ✔ 652610623181:17978
    6SKA St. Petersburg ✔ 64269722185:16377
    7Dynamo Moscow ✔ 642610523175:16077
    8Spartak Moscow ✔ 64295624196:19174
    9Shanghai641651231159:21654
    10Lada66163740150:23445
    11Sochi64162838134:22244


    Eastern Conference
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Magnitogorsk ✔ 643611710243:170101
    2Avangard Omsk ✔ 653410516213:15393
    3Bars Kazan ✔ 64355816197:15888
    4Yekaterinburg ✔ 64318421195:14782
    5Salavat Ufa ✔ 64249526168:16471
    6Tractor Chelyabinsk ✔ 64254926193:19067
    7Niznekamsk ✔ 65248330161:18067
    8Novosibirsk641314829150:18962
    9Khabarovsk64214732149:17957
    10Barys Astana651651133149:19453
    11Vladivostok641341235147:20346

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    CSKA Moscow is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Nizhny Novgorod is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    SKA St. Petersburg is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Dynamo Moscow is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Spartak Moscow is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Magnitogorsk is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Avangard Omsk is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Bars Kazan is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Yekaterinburg is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Salavat Ufa is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Tractor Chelyabinsk is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Niznekamsk is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)