Tambov vs Izhstal – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
10/01/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • VHL

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (2 - 0)
  • 05:18, 1 - 0, Kopyltsov S. (G), Gorbunov Y. (A), Pesterev V. (A2)
  • 14:23, 2 - 0, Ugolnikov A. (G), Vasin I. (A), Pyanov E. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (0 - 0)
  • 3rd Period (0 - 1)
  • 02:08, 2 - 1, Kovalyov A. (G), Kruzhenkov Y. (A),

Highlights

Official Live

Chances of winning


Tambov
30.6%
Draw
23.2%
Izhstal
46.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
34.2% 24.4% 41.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

36.3% 25.9% 39%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Tambov has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.6%)
  • Izhstal has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Tambov than the current prediction. (+5.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Tambov, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Izhstal than the current prediction. (-7.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Izhstal, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Tambov - Izhstal Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3
    (2.68)
    3.95
    (3.75)
    1.99
    (2.21)
    9%
    (9.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 4.50
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tambov won 5.
    • Tambov has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Izhstal is in great form at the moment (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, Tambov has had a series of away games.
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Tambov won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 52:38. (average 3.7:2.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Tambov won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 28:20. (average 4:2.9).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Tambov - Izhstal were as follows:
    10.11.2025 Izhstal - Tambov 1:2
    20.02.2025 Tambov - Izhstal 5:4
    30.09.2024 Izhstal - Tambov 1:7
    31.01.2024 Izhstal - Tambov 2:4
    20.09.2023 Tambov - Izhstal 5:2
    Latest results of Tambov
    24.12.2025 AKM - Tambov 4:2
    22.12.2025 Ryazan - Tambov 4:3
    20.12.2025 Dizel Penza - Tambov 3:5
    18.12.2025 Kristall Saratov - Tambov 1:4
    14.12.2025 Tambov - Bars Kazan 1:3
    Latest results of Izhstal
    08.01.2026 Rostov - Izhstal 4:2
    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
    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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    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)
    Izhevsk is Qualified for VHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)