Buran vs Izhstal Prediction 1 November 2026
🔊 Buran Voronezh remain firmly in the hunt for a top spot in the VHL and this time they host one of the league’s strugglers. Izhstal Izhevsk have been unable to climb out of the bottom of the table, while the Voronezh side have secured their place inside the top ten. On paper, the hosts should have little trouble seeing off such opposition. However, last season, Izhstal Izhevsk caused Buran Voronezh plenty of problems. Now, Buran Voronezh have a chance to get their revenge and add two more points to their tally. That said, the stats suggest we shouldn’t expect a fast start or a high-scoring opening.
Head-to-Head
📊 Buran Voronezh and Izhstal Izhevsk have faced off in 27 official matches. The hosts have claimed 15 victories, including overtime wins, while the visitors have come out on top in 10 encounters. Buran Voronezh also lead in goals scored, netting 76 to Izhstal Izhevsk's 61. On average, the teams combine for 1.52 goals in the first period, 1.81 in the second, and 1.63 in the third. The average total per game stands at 4.89 goals. The most recent head-to-head took place on 06 January 2026 at Buran Voronezh’s home ice and ended in a 0-4 result.
Head-to-head statistics Buran - Izhstal
Buran Team Overview
This season, Buran Voronezh have played 17 games, recording 11 wins and 6 losses. The team boasts a win rate of 65%, with defeats accounting for 35% of their outings. On average, matches involving Buran produce a total of 3.76 goals per game: the side scores 2.24 goals while conceding 1.82. Over the course of the season, Buran's players have found the net 38 times. The second period has proven to be their most productive stretch, with 34.21% of all goals coming in that frame. At home, Buran average exactly 2.5 goals per game. Defensively, Buran have allowed just 31 goals this season, though the second period remains a concern-61.11% of all goals conceded have come during that span. On home ice, Buran also concede an average of 2.5 goals per game.
Match Results: Buran
Izhstal Team Overview
This season, Izhstal Izhevsk have played 18 games, recording 4 wins and suffering 14 defeats. Their win rate stands at 22%, while losses account for 78% of their outings. On average, matches involving Izhstal Izhevsk see a total of 5.17 goals: the team scores 2.22 goals per game and concedes 3.17. So far, the team have found the net 40 times. The second period has been their most productive stretch, with 47.5% of their goals coming during that frame. On the road, Izhstal Izhevsk average 1.86 goals per game. Defensively, they have already conceded 57 goals this season, with opponents doing most of their damage in the third period-47.37% of all goals allowed come in the final frame. Away from home, Izhstal Izhevsk concede an average of 2.71 goals per game.
Match Results: Izhstal
First Period Prediction
Izhstal Izhevsk have failed to score in the opening period in 12 of their last 13 games. Buran Voronezh, meanwhile, concede an average of just 0.13 goals in the first period when playing at home. The smart play here is Izhstal Izhevsk under 0.5 goals in the first period at odds of 1.73.
Total Goals Prediction
Izhstal Izhevsk have seen under 5.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 road games. At home, Buran Voronezh average 2.5 goals scored and concede 2.25 per game, while Izhstal Izhevsk net 1.86 and allow 2.71 on their travels. The smart play here is under 5.5 total goals at odds of 1.46.
Safe Bet
Izhstal Izhevsk have covered the +2.5 handicap in 20 of their last 21 away games in the Olimpbet VHL. We’re backing Izhstal Izhevsk +2.5 handicap at odds of 1.2.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
The gap in the standings is clear, but Buran Voronezh rarely lights up the scoreboard in the opening period at home. In nine of their last ten games in Voronezh, fewer than two goals have been scored in the first period. Izhstal Izhevsk show a similar trend on the road: the under 1.5 total has hit in eight of their previous nine away matches. Importantly, both patterns specifically apply to the opening twenty minutes, so the final outcome isn’t as relevant here. Even if the hosts live up to their status as favourites, they don’t need to score early to do so. My pick: under 1.5 goals in the first period.
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