Zvezda vs CSK VVS Prediction 3 March 2026
📣 On the Moscow ice, the local team Zvezda face off against CSK VVS from Samara. The hosts currently sit outside the league's top 16 but still have a shot at making the playoffs, while the visitors are aiming to solidify their position among the leaders. How will Tuesday's clash unfold? Let's delve into it.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical Overview of Official Encounters between Zvezda and CSK VVS:
- They have faced off in 15 matches;
- The home team has claimed 12 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have won 3;
- Goals scored: 61 to 26;
- Average total for the 1st period - 1.33, for the 2nd - 1.93, for the 3rd - 2.53;
- Average total per match - 5.8.
The last time these teams clashed was on 13 September 2025 at CSK VVS's arena, with a final score of 1-3.
Head-to-head statistics Zvezda - CSK VVS
Zvezda Team Overview
Zvezda have secured 4 wins in their last 5 games, wrapping up the week on a high note. On average, the Moscow side scores about 2.9 goals per game while conceding 2.3, showcasing a fairly balanced performance. Notably, the team's power-play execution deserves attention, as their conversion rate surpasses the league average. Interestingly, in their most recent head-to-head against CSK VVS, the current hosts emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline.
Match Results: Zvezda
CSK VVS Team Overview
CSK VVS have been struggling with consistency lately, securing two wins but suffering three losses in their last five outings. Their defense remains solid, conceding an average of just 1.9 goals per game. However, their offense is less convincing, with a scoring rate of 2.7 goals per game, indicating room for improvement. On the road, CSK VVS face challenges, likely due to the pressure of away games and the lack of home crowd support. Another issue worth noting is the team's discipline, which leaves much to be desired. They frequently incur unnecessary penalties, leading to conceded goals.
Match Results: CSK VVS
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- Number of first-period wins for the home team (on home ice) - 6; for the away team (on the road) - 0;
- Average total in the first period: 1.33;
- Today's home team averages 0.93 goals, visitors - 0.4.
First Period Statistics: Zvezda (home) vs CSK VVS (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 30;
- Number of wins: 8 (28.57%) vs 9 (30%);
- Number of losses: 6 (21.43%) vs 9 (30%);
- Number of draws: 14 (50%) vs 12 (40%).
- Average goals scored: 0.54 vs 0.6;
- Average goals conceded: 0.43 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-period total: 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.3).
- Zvezda have scored more than 0.5 goals in the first period at home in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches against Samara.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- Home wins - 12, Away wins - 3.
Statistics: Zvezda vs CSK VVS
- Matches played in the tournament: 55 vs 56;
- Wins: 27 (49%) vs 31 (55%);
- Losses: 28 (51%) vs 25 (45%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 13;
- Away wins in the tournament: 18.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 5;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Home wins: 4;
- Away wins: 2.
- Zvezda remain unbeaten at home (in regulation time) for 7 consecutive matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals per match for home team - 4.07, for away team - 1.73;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 5.8;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 3 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 4 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 8 times.
Statistics: Zvezda vs CSK VVS
- Average total in the tournament: 4.38 vs 4.79;
- Average goals scored: 2.24 vs 2.75;
- Average goals conceded: 2.33 vs 2.3;
- Zvezda's average at home in the tournament - 2.29;
- CSK VVS's average away in the tournament - 2.8;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 2.9 (home - 3.2) vs 2.7 (away - 2.17).
- Total over 4.5 goals hit in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head matches at Zvezda's rink.
- Total over 4.5 goals hit in Zvezda's last 6 matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
CSK VVS are likely to focus on defense, while Zvezda will push forward aggressively, searching for ways to breach their opponent's goal. Looking at the recent head-to-head encounters and their current form, it's reasonable to predict that we might witness over 4.5 goals this time. This scenario is backed by statistics: in six of the last seven matchups between the Moscow and Samara teams on the former's ice, over 4.5 goals were scored. Considering that the "Army Men" have consistently hit this total recently with their opponents, this bet seems well-founded.No comments
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