Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma vs Ska Neva Prediction 5 February 2026
📣 In the upcoming OLIMPBET VHL regular season match, Gornyak from Verkhnyaya Pyshma will host SKA-VMF from Saint Petersburg. The home team aims to solidify their position at the top of the standings, while the visitors are looking to climb out of the relegation zone. Both teams will be eager to make the most out of this encounter.
Head-to-Head
📊 Here's a statistical overview of the official head-to-head encounters between Gornyak and SKA-VMF:
- They have faced each other in 16 matches;
- The home team has secured 6 wins (including overtime), while the visitors have claimed 10 victories;
- Goals scored: 42 against 52;
- Average total goals in the 1st period - 1.94, in the 2nd - 2, in the 3rd - 1.69;
- Average total goals per match - 5.63.
The teams last met on 13 October 2025 at the SKA-VMF arena, with the game ending 2-3.
Head-to-head statistics Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma - Ska Neva
Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma Team Overview
Gornyak have solidified their position in fifth place on the league table. In their last five games, the team from Verkhnyaya Pyshma have secured three wins and suffered two losses, indicating a decent level of play. They average 3.06 goals per game, and this figure rises to 3.16 when playing at home. Defensively, they hold their ground by conceding just 2.35 goals per match on average. Gornyak exhibit particular confidence on their home ice, thanks to a balanced attack. However, there is room for improvement-disciplinary issues sometimes lead to unnecessary penalties.
Match Results: Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma
Ska Neva Team Overview
SKA-VMF are having a rollercoaster season, with fluctuating results placing them only 27th in the standings. However, their recent performances offer hope, as they've secured four wins in their last five outings! Admittedly, the "Sailors" don't boast the most impressive stats: they average 1.92 goals per game while conceding 2.71. It's clear they need to tighten up their defense and become more aggressive offensively, especially on the road, where they barely score 1.83 goals. Notably, SKA-VMF narrowly lost their last encounter with Gornyak by just one goal (2-3).
Match Results: Ska Neva
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- First-period wins at home - 4; away wins - 3;
- Average first-period total: 1.94;
- Today's home team averages 0.94 goals, visitors average 1.
First-Period Stats: Gornyak-UGMK (home) vs SKA-VMF (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 23;
- Wins: 11 (44%) vs 8 (34.78%);
- Losses: 6 (24%) vs 10 (43.48%);
- Draws: 8 (32%) vs 5 (21.74%).
- Average goals scored: 0.88 vs 0.7;
- Average goals conceded: 0.48 vs 0.7.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 4;
- Average first-period total: 1.1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.8 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.8).
- Total under 1.5 goals in the first period has occurred in Gornyak's last 6 matches consecutively.
Prediction for the Outcome
Head-to-Head:
- Total matchups - 16;
- Home wins - 6, Away wins - 10.
Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK vs SKA-VMF
- Total matches played in the tournament: 48 vs 48;
- Total wins: 28 (58%) vs 18 (38%);
- Total losses: 20 (42%) vs 30 (63%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 15;
- Away wins in the tournament: 10.
Last 10 Matches:
- Total wins: 4 vs 5;
- Total losses: 6 vs 5;
- Home wins: 2;
- Away wins: 2.
- SKA-VMF covers a +1.5 spread in 10 of the last 11 head-to-heads with Gornyak.
Prediction for Total Goals
Head-to-Head:
- Average total goals per match for the home team - 2.63, for the away team - 3.25;
- Average total goals in head-to-heads - 5.63;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 7 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 5 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 4 times.
Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK vs SKA-VMF
- Average total goals in the tournament: 5.1 vs 4.44;
- Average goals scored: 3.06 vs 1.92;
- Average goals conceded: 2.35 vs 2.71;
- Gornyak-UGMK: Average total at home in the tournament - 3.16;
- SKA-VMF: Average total away in the tournament - 1.83;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 2.8 (home - 3.67) vs 2.1 (away - 1.5).
- SKA-VMF scores over 1.5 goals away in five consecutive head-to-heads with Gornyak.
- SKA-VMF scores over 1.5 goals in five consecutive matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Gornyak currently hold the fifth spot in the standings and average 3.16 goals per game, making them a formidable opponent on their home ice. Meanwhile, SKA-VMF are striving to escape the relegation zone and are equally aggressive in their offensive play. It's worth noting that Gornyak need to improve their discipline, as they often incur unnecessary penalties leading to conceded goals. Considering the current form and trends of both teams, we suggest betting on SKA-VMF's individual total over 1.5 goals. This bet has been successful in five consecutive head-to-head encounters between the teams from St. Petersburg and Verkhnyaya Pyshma on Gornyak's ice.No comments
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