Ryazan vs Neftjanik Prediction 3 November 2026
🔊 HK Ryazan-VDV finally ended their losing streak with a 2-1 win over Bars in front of a packed crowd. But they cannot afford to relax: Neftjanik Almetjevsk are coming to town on a four-game winning run and sit six points above the hosts. Their defence has been particularly impressive, conceding an average of just 1.3 goals per game during that run. The head-to-head record also favours the visitors: Neftjanik Almetjevsk have won six of the last seven meetings, including the last four in a row. Can HK Ryazan-VDV break that pattern?
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head record between HK Ryazan and Neftjanik Almetjevsk spans 40 official games. HK Ryazan have won 14, including overtime victories, while Neftjanik Almetjevsk have won 25. HK Ryazan have scored 89 goals to Neftjanik Almetjevsk’s 130. The teams have averaged 1.58 goals in the first period, 1.75 in the second and 2.03 in the third, with a match average of 4.65 goals. Their most recent meeting took place on 19 April 2026 at Neftjanik Almetjevsk’s arena, where the hosts won 7-2.
Head-to-head statistics Ryazan - Neftjanik

Ryazan Team Overview
Ryazan-VDV have played 21 games this season, winning nine and losing 12. Their win rate stands at 43%, with losses accounting for 57%. Their games have averaged 4.14 total goals, while they have scored 2.14 and conceded 2.38 goals per game. Ryazan-VDV have scored 45 goals this season, with 35.56% of them coming in the second period. At home, they have averaged three goals per game. Defensively, they have conceded 50 goals this season. The first period has proved particularly difficult, accounting for 43.75% of the goals they have allowed. They have also conceded an average of three goals per home game.
Match Results: Ryazan

Neftjanik Team Overview
Neftjanik Almetjevsk have played 18 games this season, winning 14 and losing four. Their win rate stands at 78%, with losses accounting for the remaining 22%. Games involving Neftjanik Almetjevsk average 4.33 total goals, while they score 2.83 and concede 1.83 per game. Neftjanik Almetjevsk have scored 51 goals so far. They have been particularly effective in the second period, which accounts for 35.29% of their goals. Away from home, they average 2.67 goals per game. They have conceded 33 goals this season. Opponents have had the most success in the first period, which accounts for 42.86% of the goals Neftjanik Almetjevsk have allowed. On the road, they concede an average of 1.56 goals per game.
Match Results: Neftjanik
Prediction: Match Result
HK Ryazan have covered the +1.5 handicap in each of their last 16 VHL home games. We’re backing HK Ryazan +1.5 at odds of 1.33.
Total Goals Prediction
Six of Neftjanik Almetjevsk’s last seven games have featured fewer than 5.5 goals. However, HK Ryazan are averaging 4.2 goals in their recent home games, making the under a riskier bet. We’re backing under 5.5 total goals at odds of 1.45.
Safer bet
HK Ryazan have covered the +1.5 handicap in 16 straight VHL home games. They also covered the more cautious +2.5 line in every one of those matches. We’re backing HK Ryazan +2.5 for the full game at odds of 1.14.
*Odds are indicative and may vary between bookmakers.