Torpedo vs Spartak Moscow Prediction 4 January 2026
🔊 Nizhny Novgorod's Torpedo are set to host Moscow's Spartak on their home ice as part of the ongoing KHL regular season action. The hosts remain in the top-8 of the Western Conference, although they ended 2025 on a somewhat sour note. The visitors, meanwhile, continue to struggle with consistency and currently find themselves in eighth place in the conference.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have faced each other twice this season, and each time the result (and even the final score) has been the same - Torpedo have come out on top. It's worth highlighting the intensely competitive nature of these matchups and the high level of activity from both sides. Together, they have managed to score a total of 14 goals.
Head-to-head statistics Torpedo - Spartak Moscow
Torpedo N. Novgorod Team Overview
Aleksei Isakov's squad navigated through a turbulent yet revealing stretch in December. The team recorded four victories in eight matches, with their performances marked by streaks-first a run of wins, then a series of losses. However, the year ended on an unfortunate note. The team lost their last two games with a combined score of 0-6. Despite this, they managed to hold onto a spot in the Western Conference's top eight, though their previous cushion has vanished. Statistically, Torpedo lags behind their rivals. While they have scored 108 goals, they've also conceded 106.
Match Results: Torpedo N. Novgorod
Spartak Moscow Team Overview
The "Red and Whites" have been searching for stability since the start of the season and have yet to find the right balance. December has been no exception in this regard. The team has managed just three victories in eight games, resulting in a drop to eighth place in the Western Conference. Their statistical figures remain highly contrasting. Under Alexei Zhamnov's guidance, they have scored 121 goals, one of the best tallies in the conference. However, they have conceded 131 goals, a figure more typical of teams at the bottom of the KHL standings, raising concerns about their prospects.
Match Results: Spartak Moscow
🏒 Projected Lineups
Torpedo: Kostin - Konyushkov, Khokhlov - Atanasov, Tkachev, Vinogradov
Spartak: Georgiev - Keen, Mironov - Ruzicka, Morozov, Korostelev
🥅 Goalkeepers
Torpedo's goalie Denis Kostin continues to deliver exceptional performances between the pipes. The former Sibir player boasts an impressive 92.7% save percentage and has recorded two shutouts. His efforts have been instrumental in keeping the club comfortably within the top eight in the West.
Spartak's netminder Alexander Georgiev is steadily adjusting to the KHL landscape, and he's doing so with remarkable efficiency. The former Colorado player maintains a 92.8% save percentage and has repeatedly come to his team's rescue. Most importantly, he's been able to avoid any significant slumps.
Editor's Prediction
Before the New Year break, the hosts noticeably lost momentum and began to face clear issues in their attack. The visitors, on the other hand, have been too inconsistent, and their recent games have also lacked offensive efficiency. In four of Spartak's last five matches, there were no more than five goals scored. We believe this trend is likely to continue in Nizhny Novgorod. Our bet is on total goals under 5.5.No comments
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