Sochi vs Torpedo Prediction 3 October 2026
π After nine games marked by lackluster scoring, Sochi finally broke their drought in spectacular fashion-netting six goals against Salavat Yulaev to claim their first win following a four-game skid. Next up, Torpedo arrive in the south, also riding the momentum of a strong start to their road trip. The Nizhny Novgorod side conceded first against Dynamo Moscow but responded with three unanswered goals to control the closing stages. Alexei Isakovβs squad also have recent positive memories against Sochi-back in September, they cruised to a shutout victory in their head-to-head meeting.
Sochi have managed just one win in their last six matches.
π Last season, Torpedo claimed victory in five out of six head-to-head clashes. The two sides have already met once in the current campaign, with the Nizhny Novgorod outfit once again shutting out Sochi (3-0). The Leopards managed just 19 shots on target compared to Torpedoβs 38, all of which were turned away by Dmitry Shugaev. Another telling trend: Torpedo have scored at least three goals in ten of their last eleven KHL meetings against Sochi.
Head-to-head statistics Sochi - Torpedo
The wait is over!
The opening nine games proved to be a real struggle for Sochiβs offense, with the team averaging just 0.9 goals per game. But they finally broke through against Salavat Yulaev. The Leopards trailed 1-2, then exploded for five unanswered goals. Egor Petukhov notched a brace, Sochi fired off 37 shots, and cruised to a 6-3 victory.
The power play was particularly surprising-Sochi converted four opportunities, a stark contrast to their previous five-game stretch where the special teams struggled to make an impact. Three of those goals came in just over three minutes during the third period. Timur Khafizov returned from injury and immediately found the net, while Timur Akhiyarov racked up four assists. Voronin and Slepts remain sidelined with injuries.
Match Results: Sochi
They responded after going 0-3 down.
Torpedo wrapped up their home stand with a defeat against Salavat Yulaev. The Nizhny Novgorod side fired 27 shots on target but couldnβt find the back of the net. However, their finishing touch returned in the very next game. Dynamo Moscow struck first in the fifth minute, but Torpedo turned things around before the first intermission.
Anton Sizov jumped into the attack to level the score, followed by another defenseman-Daniil Zhuravlyov-finding the net. In the second period, Sergei Goncharuk added a third, and Torpedo saw out the rest of the game without conceding (3-1). Across their five-game home stretch, Torpedo claimed three wins, averaging 2.6 goals per game. Now, the team continues their road trip, having already secured their first two points away from home.
Match Results: Torpedo N. Novgorod
β‘οΈ Key Players
For Sochi, Matvey Guskov and Timur Akhiyarov lead the way with five points each. Guskov has featured in eight games, tallying 1+4, while Akhiyarov matches that output over nine appearances. Denis Vengryzhanovsky has found the net four times in ten games.
Torpedo boast three players with eight points apiece through ten games. Daniil Seroukh has notched seven goals and added one assist. Egor Vinogradov and Vladimir Tkachev both have identical stat lines at 2+6.
π₯ Goaltenders
Pyotr Andreyanov has made nine starts for Sochi, picking up two wins. He has allowed 26 goals, owns a save percentage of 89.8%, and posts a goals-against average of 3.11. He is still searching for his first shutout of the season.
Denis Kostin has played eight games for Torpedo, conceding 15 goals with a 93% save percentage and a 1.89 goals-against average, including one shutout. Dmitry Shugaev has appeared twice, allowing just two goals, stopping 95% of shots, and posting a 1.00 goals-against average. One of his shutouts came against Sochi.
βοΈ Editorial Prediction
Sochiβs six-goal outburst in their last game was a real outlier compared to the teamβs recent form. But for this match-up, our focus is on Torpedo. In 10 of their last 11 head-to-head KHL clashes, the Nizhny Novgorod side have scored at least three goals against Sochi. These teams already faced off in September, with Torpedo claiming a 3-0 win and firing 38 shots on target. That attacking consistency has carried over: Alexei Isakovβs squad have netted three or more goals in three of their last four outings. My pick: Torpedo individual total over 2.5 goals.
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