Tambov vs Izhstal Prediction 3 November 2026
🔊 Izhstal Izhevsk have finally rediscovered the winning feeling. After four straight home defeats, they travelled to Voronezh and beat Buran 2-1. One win changes little for now, though: Ramil Sayfullin’s side sit 28th with 12 points and have lost eight of their last 10 games. Next up is a trip to HC Tambov, who opened their home stand with a win over Olympia. The head-to-head record at this venue also favours the hosts. Can Izhstal Izhevsk spring another surprise?
Head-to-Head
📊 HC Tambov and Izhstal Izhevsk have met 15 times in official competition. HC Tambov have won 11 of those games, including overtime victories, while Izhstal Izhevsk have won four. HC Tambov have scored 54 goals to Izhstal Izhevsk’s 39. The teams have averaged 1.93 goals in the first period, 2.07 in the second and 2.00 in the third - six goals per game overall. Their most recent meeting took place on 10 January 2026 at HC Tambov’s arena, where the hosts won 2-1.
Head-to-head statistics Tambov - Izhstal
Tambov Team Overview
HC Tambov have played 17 games this season, winning nine and losing eight for a 53% win rate. Their games have averaged 5.06 goals, with HC Tambov scoring 2.53 and conceding 2.71 per game. They have scored 43 goals this season, with the second period accounting for 39.53% of their total. At home, they average 3.38 goals per game. Defensively, HC Tambov have conceded 46 goals, 42.86% of them in the second period. They also concede an average of 3.38 goals per home game.
Match Results: Tambov
Izhstal Team Overview
Izhstal Izhevsk have played 19 games this season, winning five and losing 14. That gives them a 26% win rate and a 74% loss rate. Their games have averaged 5.05 goals, with Izhstal scoring 2.21 and conceding 3.05 per game. Izhstal Izhevsk have scored 42 goals so far. They have been most productive in the second period, which has accounted for 47.62% of their goals. Away from home, they average 1.88 goals per game. They have conceded 58 goals this season, half of them in the third period. On the road, they concede an average of 2.5 goals per game.
Match Results: Izhstal
First-period prediction
Izhstal Izhevsk have failed to score in the first period in 13 of their last 14 games. They have averaged just 0.13 first-period goals per away game this season. Our pick is Izhstal Izhevsk under 0.5 first-period goals at odds of 1.82.
Match Result Prediction
HC Tambov have won five straight home games in regulation and have seven home wins this season. But Izhstal Izhevsk have covered the +1.5 puck line in six consecutive away games, so a comfortable win for the hosts looks less likely. Our pick is HC Tambov to win in regulation at odds of 2.15.
Total Goals Prediction
Fewer than 5.5 goals have been scored in nine of Izhstal Izhevsk’s last 10 away games. In their recent home games, HC Tambov have averaged 3.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded, while Izhstal Izhevsk have averaged 2.2 scored and 2 conceded in their recent away games. Our pick is under 5.5 total goals at odds of 1.45.
Safe Bet
There have been fewer than 6.5 goals in nine of HC Tambov’s last 10 home games. The total has stayed below 5.5 goals in nine of Izhstal Izhevsk’s last 10 away games, too. We’re backing under 6.5 total goals at odds of 1.2.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
A win over Buran lifted Izhstal Izhevsk’s spirits, but eight defeats in ten games are hard to overlook. HC Tambov, meanwhile, have made a winning start to their home stand and will be looking to capitalise on the visitors’ struggles. They also have a strong scoring record against this opponent at home, having scored at least three goals in seven of their last eight home meetings with Izhstal Izhevsk. Backing the hosts’ goal tally looks more appealing than the game total, especially after Izhstal Izhevsk managed just two goals in Voronezh. My pick: HC Tambov over 2.5 team goals.
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