Kirovo-Chepetsk vs HC Kaluga Prediction 1 October 2026
🔊 Olimpija are gradually finding their rhythm after a rocky start to the season and now face VHL newcomers for the very first time. Kaluga made a bright entrance in their debut campaign, but head to Kirovo-Chepetsk on the back of their first two-game losing streak. The visitors have enjoyed two extra days of rest, but Olimpija return to home ice looking to build momentum and climb further up the table. Adding to the intrigue, there’s no head-to-head history between these teams-they’re set to square off for the first time ever.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have never faced each other before.

Kirovo-Chepetsk Team Overview
This season, Olimpija have played nine games, picking up three wins and suffering six defeats. Their win rate stands at 33%, while their loss percentage is 67%. On average, Olimpija’s games feature a total of six goals, with the team scoring 2.78 times per outing and conceding 3.33. Olimpija have found the net 25 times so far this campaign. The opening period has been their most productive stretch, accounting for 36% of their goals. On home ice, Olimpija average 3.17 goals per game. Defensively, things look more challenging: opponents have already scored 30 goals against them this season. The third period has proven particularly troublesome, with nearly 39% of all conceded goals coming in the final frame. At home, Olimpija also allow an average of 3.17 goals per contest.
Match Results: Kirovo-Chepetsk

HC Kaluga Team Overview
This season, Kaluga have played 8 games, recording 4 wins and suffering 4 defeats-a perfectly balanced 50% win-loss ratio. Matches involving Kaluga average 3.63 goals per game: the team scores an average of 2.25 times per outing while conceding 1.63. Kaluga have found the net 18 times so far, with the third period proving to be their most productive-38.89% of all goals come in the final twenty minutes. Away from home, their scoring rate drops to an average of 1.75 goals per match. On the defensive side, Kaluga have conceded just 13 goals, with the third period again standing out-opponents have scored 42.86% of their goals against Kaluga in the last frame. In away games, Kaluga allow an average of 1.75 goals per contest.