Match Info

VHL

Date: 20 February 2026, Friday

Location: Kristall Ice Sports Palace (Saratov)


	Kristall Saratov		Izhstal

	1	X	2
	3.71	3.98	1.81
	3.62	4.1	1.83	Watch
	3.75	3.85	1.71
Avarage Now (Initially)	3.69 ↑ (3.02)	3.98 ↑ (3.95)	1.78 ↓ (1.99)

The most likely Over/Under: 4.75

The best margin for this event is 6.7%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Kristall Saratov
25%

Draw
23.2%

Izhstal
51.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

30.5%

23.3%

46.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

32.2%

24.6%

43.9%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Kristall Saratov has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.5%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Kristall Saratov's form might have worsened.

Izhstal has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.5%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Izhstal's recent form is better than expected.

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kristall Saratov than the current prediction. (+7.2%)

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 Izhstal than the current prediction. (-7.9%)

Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Izhstal, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.

Kristall Saratov - Izhstal Predictions

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Izhstal (votes: 1 - 100%).

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

AH -0.75 - Izhstal (1.92) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Izhstal (votes: 2 - 100%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 2:3

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Lineups

Line 1
1. Grischenko A. (G)	34. Tabatchikov V. (G)
24. Koryagin V.	81. Glinsky M.
83. Boldyrev D.	26. Petrikov Y. (A)
96. Konkin D.	17. Dyuryagin D. (A)
71. Polshakov Z.	10. Astashevsky S.
90. Basin D.	61. Nazarevich A.
Line 2
32. Semeneko M. (C)	98. Yanchevsky M.
8. Egorov E.	50. Zhdanov Y.
89. Larichev I.	28. Alekseev A.
29. Krasnov I.	27. Pukelo K.
21. Chervontsev N.	41. Yerofeyev A.
Line 3
19. Gusev A.	11. Slepkov I.
92. Vyalov F.	23. Glebov G. (C)
9. Balabolkin I.	25. Shiksatdarov I.
79. Samsonov D.	57. Yepishchev I.
69. Filin F.	70. Shilov A.
Line 4
3. Zhilyakov B.	82. Murylev A.
61. Kulagin A.	21. Pugachyov A.
7. Samoilov Y.	59. Dolgopyatov N.
51. Asylayev N.	77. Khisamutdinov A.
Substitutes
30. Yeryomenko M. (G)	31. Lubsky M. (G)

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (1 - 0)
10:04, 1 - 0, Konkin D. (G), Polshakov Z. (A), Egorov E. (A2)
2nd Period (1 - 1)
01:32, 1 - 1, Pukelo K. (G), Yerofeyev A. (A), Alekseev A. (A2)
02:11, 2 - 1, Filin F. (G), Samsonov D. (A), Gusev A. (A2)
3rd Period (1 - 1)
03:35, 2 - 2, Pukelo K. (G),
08:23, 3 - 2, Konkin D. (G), Boldyrev D. (A), Koryagin V. (A2)

Preview

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kristall Saratov won 3.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

Izhstal 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.

In this match, Izhstal is seen as the favorite.

In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Kristall Saratov won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 43:43. (average 3.1:3.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Kristall Saratov won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 21:19. (average 3.5:3.2).

Standings

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
11	Kristall Saratov	11	5	2	1	3	30:34	15
28	Izhevsk	11	1	2	1	7	25:34	7

Last Results with these Odds

Kristall Saratov - the odds 3.02 are the expected chance of winning is 30.47%, but this team recently wins 55% of matches with these odds.

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Kristall Saratov
VHL
12.02.26	Ryazan - Kristall Saratov	5:3 ✺
10.02.26	AKM - Kristall Saratov	2:4 ✺
05.02.26	Chelny - Kristall Saratov	1:2 ✺
03.02.26	Neftyanik Almetyevsk - Kristall Saratov	4:5 OT ✺
01.02.26	CSK VVS Samara - Kristall Saratov	4:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 25.4 LWWWL
- Izhstal Izhevsk
VHL
18.02.26	Dizel Penza - Izhstal	2:3 OT ✺
16.02.26	Ryazan - Izhstal	1:4 ✺
14.02.26	AKM - Izhstal	2:7 ✺
09.02.26	Izhstal - Chelny	1:2 OT ✺
07.02.26	Izhstal - Neftyanik Almetyevsk	1:5 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 14 WWWLL

Latest Head to Head

VHL
04.10.25	Izhstal - Kristall Saratov	2:3 OT
16.12.24	Izhstal - Kristall Saratov	3:2
06.12.24	Kristall Saratov - Izhstal	0:3
29.01.24	Izhstal - Kristall Saratov	2:5
22.09.23	Kristall Saratov - Izhstal	5:4 OT
Club Friendly Ice Hockey
25.08.23	Izhstal - Kristall Saratov	5:4 OT
VHL
12.09.16	Kristall Saratov - Izhstal	1:3

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