Match Info

KHL

Date: 20 October 2026, Tuesday 🏁 Finished

Location: Arena-2000 Lokomotiv (Yaroslavl) 🌤️ ...


	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl		Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

	1	X	2
	1.62	4	4.92
	1.58	3.9	4.8
	1.63	4.49	5.1	Watch
	1.59	4.3	4.5
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.61 ↓ (1.69)	4.17 ↓ (4.62)	4.83 ↑ (4.47)

The most likely Over/Under: 4.75

The best margin for this event is 3.2%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
58.2%

Draw
22.4%

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
19.4%

Initial Probability (when we started the analysis)

57.3%

21%

21.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

57.6%

20.9%

21.5%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.9%)

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.3%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl than the current prediction. (-0.6%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk than the current prediction. (+2.1%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
71.4%	14.3%	14.3%

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Predictions

Users Predictions: 7 users predict this event. Lokomotiv will win (votes: 5 - 71.4%). Neftekhimik will win (votes: 1 - 14.3%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 14.3%).

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

Expected Score (Market Odds): 3:2

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Lineups

Line 1
92. Isayev D. (G)	53. Dolganov F. (G)
4. Yelesin A. (C)	55. Pastukhov I.
5. Bereglazov A.	24. Serikov A.
16. Kayumov A.	88. Zhafyarov D.
78. Shalunov M.	11. Nikolishin I.
17. Kotkov M.	71. Belozyorov A. (C)
Line 2
99. Sergeyev A.	27. Lovell T.
87. Rafikov R. (A)	57. Ruchkin S.
70. Surin Y.	21. Seleznyov G.
10. Ivanov G.	52. Mityakin Y. (A)
47. Radulov A. (A)	17. Nadvorny M.
Line 3
73. Cherepanov N.	81. Yeryomenko V.
93. Misyul D.	7. Khlystov N. (A)
90. Polunin A.	23. Petunin A.
91. Alexeyev D.	84. Artemyev S.
13. Fiore G.	33. Tochilkin G.
Line 4
49. Ulyev M.	29. Khairullin T.
41. Pustovoy A.	8. Zaseda M.
27. Kuzin A.	87. Sokolov S.
7. Kiryanov N.	44. Andreichenko V.
Substitutes
38. Melnichuk A. (G)	31. Ozolin Y. (G)
97. Yemelyanov K.
Coaches
. Kvartalnov D.	. Grishin I.

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (0 - 0)
06:01, Kotkov M. (2 min),
2nd Period (0 - 0)
03:58, Nadvorny M. (2 min),
12:16, Serikov A. (2 min),
16:43, Pastukhov I. (2 min),
3rd Period (0 - 1)
07:26, Radulov A. (2 min),
08:04, 0 - 1, Belozyorov A. (G), Zhafyarov D. (A), Petunin A. (A2)
12:18, Surin Y. (2 min),
19:37, Rafikov R. (2 min),
19:37, Nadvorny M. (2 min),

Preview

A clash between two contenders competing at the top of the table (ranked 2nd in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 3rd in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).

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

Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.

Lokomotiv could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.

Recently, Lokomotiv has faced a series of away games on the road.

Bookmakers give the edge to Lokomotiv for this game.

Our forecast points to a victory for Lokomotiv in today's match, at odds of 1.62.

In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Lokomotiv has recorded 12 wins, 0 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 59:44 (averaging 3:2.2 goals per game).

Specifically in home fixtures for Lokomotiv against this opponent, the record stands at 8 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 36:26 goals (averaging 3:2.2 per game).

Outrights of KHL for now

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: 22.33% Niznekamsk: 1.49%

Last Results with these Odds

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - the odds 1.69 are the expected chance of winning is 57.34%, but this team recently wins 47% of matches with these odds.

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
KHL
17.10.26	Sochi - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	3:6 ✺
15.10.26	Severstal Cherepovets - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	5:2 ✺
10.10.26	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Dinamo Minsk	6:1 ✺
05.10.26	Ak Bars Kazan - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	0:2 ✺
03.10.26	Dinamo Minsk - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	4:3 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 6.7 WLWWL
- HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
KHL
18.10.26	HC CSKA Moscow - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	4:1 ✺
16.10.26	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Traktor Chelyabinsk	3:2 AET ✺
12.10.26	Salavat Yulaev Ufa - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	4:3 ✺
08.10.26	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Avangard Omsk	0:1 ✺
04.10.26	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Sibir Novosibirsk	3:2 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 6.9 LWLLW

Latest Head to Head

Club Friendly Ice Hockey
26.08.26	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	4:2
KHL
17.02.26	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	1:0
14.09.25	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	5:4 OT
Club Friendly Ice Hockey
24.08.25	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	5:2
KHL
14.03.25	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk	1:2 penalties
14.09.24	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	1:0
23.02.24	Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	2:3 OT

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