Match Info
VHLDate: 17 January 2026, SaturdayLocation: Ledovy Dvorets (Izhevsk)
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Izhstal |
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Metallurg Novokuznetsk |
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3.72 |
4.25 |
1.78 |
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3.5 |
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1.74 |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
3.61 ↑ (3.15) |
4.13 ↑ (3.8) |
1.76 ↓ (1.93) |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 5.00
- The best margin for this event is 6.6%, offered by

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Izhstal 25.5% | Draw 22.3% | Metallurg Novokuznetsk 52.2% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Izhstal has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.4%)Metallurg Novokuznetsk has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Izhstal than the current prediction. (+4.9%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Metallurg Novokuznetsk than the current prediction. (-7.4%)Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Metallurg Novokuznetsk, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.Izhstal - Metallurg Novokuznetsk Predictions
Expected Score (Market Odds): 2:3 
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Lineups
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34. Tabatchikov V. (G)
| 73. Podskrebalin N. (G)
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81. Glinsky M.
| 47. Churkin V.
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26. Petrikov Y. (A)
| 51. Mineyev M.
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17. Dyuryagin D. (A)
| 17. Sokolov D.
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10. Astashevsky S.
| 40. Apalkov D. (C)
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41. Yerofeyev A.
| 59. Perevalov A.
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50. Zhdanov Y.
| 54. Chibrikov I.
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3. Yuzlenko Y.
| 77. Vinogradov A.
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60. Yakovlev P.
| 88. Shalagin M.
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78. Sokolov S.
| 21. Kodola V.
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25. Shiksatdarov I.
| 61. Gorshkov A. (A)
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11. Slepkov I.
| 8. Naumov V.
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23. Glebov G. (C)
| 53. Shchemerov A.
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29. Kruzhenkov Y.
| 97. Ovchinnikov D.
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57. Yepishchev I.
| 24. Khrapov F.
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39. Kovalyov A.
| 10. Sheshin D. (A)
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70. Shilov A.
| 75. Starikov L.
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45. Nazarko A.
| 33. Shablovsky Z.
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21. Pugachyov A.
| 50. Kurbatov V.
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36. Poyarkov D.
| 89. Guslistov N.
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59. Dolgopyatov N.
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27. Pukelo K.
| 94. Bogdanov N. (G)
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43. Volkov G. (G)
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Period (1 - 0)
- 09:29, 1 - 0, Kovalyov A. (G), Glebov G. (A), Yakovlev P. (A2)
- 2nd Period (0 - 1)
- 17:58, 1 - 1, Kodola V. (G), Shalagin M. (A), Mineyev M. (A2)
- 3rd Period (1 - 1)
- 01:01, 1 - 2, Kodola V. (G),
- 12:32, 2 - 2, Glebov G. (G), Dyuryagin D. (A),
- Overtime (0 - 0)
- Penalties (0 - 1)
- 1, Shalagin M. (Penalty Shot),
- 1, Shiksatdarov I. (Penalty Shot),
- 2, Sheshin D. (Penalty Shot),
- 2, Kovalyov A. (Penalty Shot),
- 3, Sokolov D. (Penalty Shot),
- 3, Kruzhenkov Y. (Penalty Shot),
- 4, Gorshkov A. (Penalty Shot),
- 4, Astashevsky S. (Penalty Shot),
- 5, Apalkov D. (Penalty Shot),
- 5, Dyuryagin D. (Penalty Shot),
Preview
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Izhstal won 1.Recent performances by Izhstal have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).Metallurg N is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 5 wins).Izhstal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.Recently, Metallurg N has had a series of home games. In this match, Metallurg N is seen as the favorite.In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Izhstal won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 31:58. (average 1.8:3.4).Including home matches between the teams, Izhstal won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 13:22. (average 1.6:2.8).
Standings
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| 10 | Metallurg Novokuznetsk | 12 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 22:14 | 15 |
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| 29 | Izhevsk | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 25:34 | 7 |
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Last Results with these Odds
Izhstal - the odds 3.15 are the expected chance of winning is 28.89%, but this team recently wins 45% of matches with these odds.
Metallurg Novokuznetsk - the odds 1.93 are the expected chance of winning is 47.16%, but this team recently wins 55% of matches with these odds.
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| VHL | | | 03.11.25 | Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Izhstal | 1:3 | | 12.01.25 | Izhstal - Metallurg Novokuznetsk | 0:5 | | 10.11.24 | Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Izhstal | 6:5 OT | | 09.12.23 | Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Izhstal | 3:2 | | 05.11.23 | Izhstal - Metallurg Novokuznetsk | 1:2 penalties | | 17.12.22 | Izhstal - Metallurg Novokuznetsk | 5:4 | | 30.10.22 | Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Izhstal | 5:0 |
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Upcoming Matches
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✺ - difficult match;