Neftjanik vs Buran Prediction 2 December 2025
📣 In another regular season clash, Almetyevsk's Neftyanik will face off against Voronezh's Buran. Neftyanik are battling for the top spot, while Buran are striving to climb out of the bottom of the table. The rivalry between these teams has always been intense, adding extra spice to the upcoming matchup.
Head-to-Head
📊 Head-to-head statistics between Neftyanik and Buran:
- They have faced off in 25 matches;
- The home team has secured 19 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have won 6;
- Goals scored: 90 to 44;
- Average goals in the 1st period - 1.32, in the 2nd - 2, in the 3rd - 1.8;
- Average total goals per match - 5.12.
The teams last met on 13 February 2025 at Neftyanik's arena, with a scoreline of 3-0.
Head-to-head statistics Neftjanik - Buran

Neftjanik Team Overview
Neftyanik are showcasing impressive form this season. In their last five games, the "Bulls" have secured four victories, suffering just one defeat. Over their last ten outings, they've clinched six wins, averaging 4.2 goals per game while conceding 2.4 goals. On home ice, Neftyanik are particularly strong, scoring an average of 3.85 goals per game and allowing just 1.46 goals against. The team excels in power play execution and boasts a solid defense.
Match Results: Neftjanik

Buran Team Overview
Buran have been showing inconsistent form this season. The team from Voronezh occasionally secure victories, but these are quickly followed by defeats. They average three goals per match, which is quite commendable, yet their defense is lacking-conceding roughly the same number. On the road, the situation worsens, with goals conceded piling up like mushrooms after rain. This statistic clearly points to weaknesses in Voronezh's defensive line.
Match Results: Buran
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 25;
- First period wins at home for hosts - 5; for visitors - 4;
- Average first period total: 1.32;
- Today's home team averages 0.72 goals, while the visitors average 0.6.
First Period Statistics: Neftyanik (home) vs Buran (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 11;
- Wins: 9 (69.23%) vs 2 (18.18%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 5 (45.45%);
- Draws: 4 (30.77%) vs 4 (36.36%).
- Average goals scored: 1.08 vs 0.27;
- Average goals conceded: 0.23 vs 0.64.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 3;
- Losses: 0 vs 2;
- Draws: 5 vs 5;
- Average first period total: 1.5 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.7).
- The total for the first period has been under 1.5 goals in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings between these teams.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 25;
- Home team wins - 19, away team wins - 6.
Statistics: Neftyanik vs Buran
- Matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 27;
- Wins: 19 (63%) vs 12 (44%);
- Losses: 11 (37%) vs 15 (56%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 10;
- Away wins in the tournament: 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 6;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Home wins: 4;
- Away wins: 2.
- Neftyanik have won (in regulation) at home against Buran in 10 consecutive head-to-head matches.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average total goals per match for the home team - 3.6, for the visitors - 1.76;
- Average total goals in head-to-head games - 5.12;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 4 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 9 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 6 times.
Statistics: Neftyanik vs Buran
- Average total in the tournament: 5.27 vs 5;
- Average goals scored: 3.57 vs 2.44;
- Average goals conceded: 1.93 vs 2.85;
- Neftyanik: average home total in the tournament - 3.85;
- Buran: average away total in the tournament - 2.27;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 4.2 (home - 3.33) vs 3.1 (away - 2.75).
- Buran score fewer than 2.5 goals in 14 of their last 16 head-to-head encounters with Neftyanik.