Traktor Chelyabinsk vs CSKA Prediction 1 November 2026
🔊 Less than a week after their heavy defeat in Moscow, HC Traktor Chelyabinsk are gearing up for another clash with CSKA Moscow. This time, Traktor will have home-ice advantage and will be eager to get their revenge in front of their own fans. However, Scott Gordon’s side have struggled to convert their chances lately, while CSKA Moscow have reclaimed the top spot in the Western Conference. The Muscovites’ defense, in particular, has looked especially tough for opponents to break down. Can Traktor figure out a way through on their second attempt?
Twenty minutes made all the difference.
📊 The first meeting of the current season saw CSKA Moscow cruise to a commanding 5-1 victory. Interestingly, HC Traktor Chelyabinsk actually led after the opening period, courtesy of a power-play goal from Boris Katchouk. However, the second frame saw CSKA Moscow completely turn the game on its head, firing home four unanswered goals. Maxim Mamin, Dmitry Samorukov, Ivan Drozdov, and 17-year-old Nazar Privalov all found the net during this dominant stretch. In the closing stages, Marat Khairullin sealed the win for the Moscow side.
Head-to-head statistics Traktor Chelyabinsk - CSKA
The offense has yet to impress.
In the second half of October, HC Traktor Chelyabinsk managed to score more than two goals in a game just once. Even when Traktor outshot their opponents by a significant margin, they struggled to capitalize on their chances. In Moscow, Gordie Dwyer’s side managed only 24 shots on target compared to CSKA Moscow’s 30. The return of Vitaly Kravtsov, who has already resumed skating with the team, could provide a much-needed boost. However, for now, the forward remains sidelined, as does the injured Yegor Rykov.
In Minsk, Traktor came away empty-handed again (2-3), despite a goalless opening two periods. All the action unfolded in the final twenty minutes. Grigory Dronov leveled the score after the hosts broke the deadlock, but Dinamo struck twice in quick succession. Mikhail Grigorenko converted on the power play to set up a dramatic finish, but Traktor couldn’t find an equalizer. That goal marked Dronov’s 200th career KHL point, while Vladimir Zharkov made his 850th league appearance.
Match Results: Traktor Chelyabinsk
The defense stands firm, while the attack steps up.
After suffering defeats to Avtomobilist and Spartak, CSKA Moscow bounced back to winning ways and reclaimed the top spot in the Western Conference. Igor Nikitin's side are conceding just 1.9 goals per game on average, and they lead the KHL in expected goals against with a mark of 1.94. But recently, the Army Men have been impressing not just at the back. Against SKA and HC Traktor Chelyabinsk, they allowed only a single goal apiece while netting eight themselves-six of those coming in the second periods.
In their recent clash with Chelyabinsk, the Moscow club trailed after the opening frame but completely took control after the break. Maxim Mamin leveled the score, before Samorukov, Drozdov, and Privalov gave CSKA a comfortable cushion. Privalov found the net for the second straight game-an impressive feat for the 17-year-old. Alexander Samonov was solid between the pipes, while Marat Khairullin sealed the win with a power-play goal. Now, CSKA will be out to prove that this result was no fluke.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
First Period Prediction
In eight of their last nine home games, HC Traktor Chelyabinsk have seen fewer than 1.5 goals scored in the opening period. On average, Traktor have netted just 0.11 goals in the first period throughout the season at home-and none at all in their most recent home outings. The smart play here is under 1.5 goals in the first period, with odds of 1.62.
Safe Bet
HC Traktor Chelyabinsk have covered the +2.5 handicap in each of their last eight home games in the KHL. Back Traktor (+2.5) on the handicap at odds of 1.20 for this matchup.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
CSKA Moscow rarely concede many goals, but lately they've been taking full advantage of their attacking opportunities. In their last two victories, the Army Men have found the net eight times, with most of those goals coming in the second periods. After suffering a heavy defeat in Moscow, HC Traktor Chelyabinsk will be determined to show more attacking intent, especially in front of their home crowd. The Chelyabinsk side need to address their finishing issues, which means sitting back and defending is unlikely to be their approach this time. In the first head-to-head, the teams combined for six goals, although the current hosts managed to score just once. I expect this rematch to be another high-scoring affair. My pick: over 4.5 total goals.
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