Metallurg vs CSK VVS Prediction
📣 In the upcoming match, Novokuznetsk's Metallurg will face off against Samara's CSK VVS. Metallurg are aiming to wrap up their home series on a high note, while CSK VVS are looking to improve their standings. Who will come out on top? Let's dive in.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical Overview of Official Encounters Between Metallurg and CSK VVS:
- They have faced each other in 18 matches;
- The home side has claimed 14 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have won 4;
- Goals scored: 61 against 35;
- Average total for the 1st period is 1.53, for the 2nd period is 1.58, and for the 3rd period is 1.68;
- Average match total is 3.79.
The last time these teams met was on 29 March 2026 at the CSK VVS arena, with the final score being 2-3.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Metallurg Team Overview
Metallurg have secured nine victories in their last ten games, solidifying their position at the top. The team showcases a strong offensive presence, averaging 4.1 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense, allowing just 1.8 goals per contest. On home ice, they continue to impress, scoring an average of 3.82 goals and conceding only 2 goals per match. In their most recent head-to-head with CSK VVS, the Novokuznetsk side emerged victorious with a 3-2 win.
Match Results: Metallurg

CSK VVS Team Overview
CSK VVS are struggling, having suffered eight defeats in their last ten games. The Samara team averages 2.1 goals per game while conceding more, with 3.2 goals against per match. On the road, the "Flyers" show slightly better stats, conceding an average of 2.33 goals and scoring 2.64. The team urgently needs to step up their game to achieve their objectives.
Match Results: CSK VVS
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 18;
- First-period wins for the home team (on home ice) - 4; for the away team (on the road) - 1;
- Average total for the first period: 1.53;
- Today's home team averages 1.16 goals, while the visitors average 0.37.
First Period Statistics: Metallurg (home) vs CSK VVS (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Number of wins: 14 (42.42%) vs 9 (27.27%);
- Number of losses: 6 (18.18%) vs 11 (33.33%);
- Number of draws: 13 (39.39%) vs 13 (39.39%).
- Average goals scored: 0.94 vs 0.55;
- Average goals conceded: 0.45 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average total for the first period: 1.5 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.9).
- Metallurg have avoided losing the first period in 13 of their last 14 head-to-head meetings with the team from Samara.
- CSK VVS have failed to win the first period in 7 of their last 8 games.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 18;
- Home team wins - 14, away team wins - 4.
Statistics: Metallurg vs CSK VVS
- Total matches played in the tournament: 62 vs 62;
- Total victories: 54 (82%) vs 33 (50%);
- Total losses: 12 (18%) vs 33 (50%);
- Home victories in the tournament for the hosts: 28;
- Away victories in the tournament for the visitors: 18.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 9 vs 2;
- Losses: 1 vs 8;
- Home wins for the hosts: 4;
- Away wins for the visitors: 0.
- CSK VVS have covered the +2.5 spread in 5 consecutive head-to-head games against Metallurg.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals per game for the home team - 3.21, for the visitors - 1.84;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.79;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 4 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 6 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 7 times.
Statistics: Metallurg vs CSK VVS
- Average total in the tournament: 5.47 vs 4.83;
- Average goals scored: 3.59 vs 2.65;
- Average goals conceded: 2.12 vs 2.44;
- Metallurg: average total at home in the tournament - 3.82;
- CSK VVS: average total away in the tournament - 2.64;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 4.1 (home - 4.25) vs 2.1 (away - 1).
- Total under 6.5 goals has hit in 20 of CSK VVS's last 22 games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams and past head-to-head statistics, we anticipate an action-packed third period on Wednesday. The total of 1.5 goals has been surpassed by the Samara team and their opponents in six of their last seven games. Therefore, the most reasonable bet would be on the total goals in the third period to exceed 1.5.