Severstal Cherepovec vs Admiral Prediction 1 October 2026
🔊 Not long ago, Severstal were struggling, losing to almost everyone in sight. Now, however, they return home riding a three-game winning streak. The Cherepovets side have taken down Amur, Avtomobilist, and Sochi in succession, conceding just four goals across those matches. Admiral, meanwhile, are heading in the opposite direction with three straight defeats before leaving Vladivostok. It’s worth noting that the Sailors recently halted Severstal’s momentum out in the Far East. This clash in Cherepovets therefore offers the hosts a quick shot at payback for that shutout loss.
Six defeats are now behind them
📊 The previous head-to-head took place in Vladivostok during Severstal’s toughest stretch of the season. The visitors outshot the hosts 10-5 in the opening period but couldn’t find the back of the net. Ivan Yanchenko broke the deadlock at even strength in the 38th minute, while Mikhail Grass sealed the win with an empty-netter to make it 2-0. Nikita Boyarkin stopped all 26 shots he faced. For Severstal, this marked their third consecutive game without scoring a single goal.
Head-to-head statistics Severstal Cherepovec - Admiral

From a goalless run to three straight wins
The start of the season proved challenging for Severstal, as they dropped five of their opening six games-managing their only early win against Lada (1-0). However, things took a sharp turn after a shutout loss to Admiral. On their Far East trip, Cherepovets put four past Amur, then returned home to dispatch Avtomobilist 5-2. That run has now stretched to three consecutive victories.
Their latest opponent was Sochi. The opening period saw no goals, but in the second, Thomas Gregoire broke the deadlock. After a quick response from the visitors, Ilya Ivantsov restored Severstal’s lead. Late in the game, Denis Yan sealed it with an empty-netter for a 3-1 final. Shots on target were dead even at 29 apiece, and Severstal successfully killed off two Sochi power plays in the third period. For their next outing, Andrei Kozyrev’s side will remain without injured trio Burenov, Kazulaev, and Liska.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec

Two goals proved to be not enough
Admiral have managed just two wins in their last nine games-one against CSKA and the other against Severstal. However, after that head-to-head success, they failed to build any momentum. The Sailors have dropped their last three home fixtures: losing to CSKA in a shootout, falling 1-2 to Lokomotiv, and conceding 3-5 against Neftekhimik. Now, Oleg Bratash’s side hit the road following a disappointing end to their homestand.
Admiral’s clash with Neftekhimik started on a completely different note. Egor Chezhganov and Ivan Morozov fired the hosts into a 2-0 lead inside ten minutes, with Admiral registering 19 shots on target in the opening period. But everything changed after the break: in the second frame, the Sailors managed just five shots and conceded three goals. In the third, Muranov cut the deficit to one, but Admiral surrendered an empty-netter late on. For their trip to Cherepovets, they’ll be without injured regulars Kulbakov, Pimenov, and Tsitsyura.
Match Results: Admiral Vladivostok
⚡️ Key Players
Denis Yan continues to lead Severstal in scoring with six goals and one assist through nine games. Alexander Skorenov has picked up five points (1+4), including two assists in their most recent clash with Sochi. Ruslan Abrosimov has also tallied five points-all coming from assists across five appearances.
For Admiral, Egor Chezganov leads the way with five points-three goals and two assists in nine outings. Anthony Camara has also found the net three times and chipped in with an assist. Ivan Yanchenko has featured in five games, recording three points (2+1).
🥅 Goaltenders
Alexander Samoylov remains Severstal’s go-to netminder, starting eight games, picking up four wins, and posting a .930 save percentage with a goals-against average of 1.99. He’s also registered one shutout. Vsevolod Skotnikov has seen action twice, saving 86.1% of shots faced and posting a 3.64 GAA.
For Admiral, Nikita Boyarkin has started five games, stopping 93.2% of shots and sporting a 1.99 GAA. One of his shutouts came in their recent meeting with Severstal. Ivan Kulbakov has put up similar numbers-93.4% save percentage and a 1.96 GAA over five games-but heads to Cherepovets on the injured list.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
The most recent head-to-head encounter fits the pattern between these two sides perfectly-just two goals were scored in Vladivostok. Neither team has seen a game reach six goals in their last four meetings. Current stats suggest we shouldn’t expect an offensive explosion: over their past five games, Severstal have scored 12 times and conceded eight, while Admiral have found the net 11 times in the same span. Since their last clash with Admiral, Severstal have played three more games, and in two of those, the total also stayed under six goals. My pick is under 5.5 total goals.