Sochi vs Severstal Cherepovec Prediction 5 November 2026
π Until recently, a trip to Sochi looked like a good chance for most KHL clubs to pick up points. Not anymore. HC Sochi have won four of their last six games, beating Ak Bars and Avangard along the way. Severstal Cherepovec, meanwhile, have managed just one win since October 19. They have already beaten HC Sochi this season and will look to do it again, but this time they face opponents who have learned to grind out results even against the leagueβs top teams.
Three goals in two periods
π In late September, Severstal Cherepovec hosted HC Sochi and won 3-1. The decisive stretch came in the second period: Tomas Gregoire opened the scoring in the 25th minute, but Timur Akhiyarov equalised just a minute later. The scores were not level for long, as Ilya Ivantsov put the hosts back in front in the 29th minute. HC Sochi could not find a reply, and Denis Yan sealed the win in the final minute. The teams now meet in the south, where Severstal Cherepovec have often scored freely in the past.
Head-to-head statistics Sochi - Severstal Cherepovec
HC Sochi are no longer easy opponents.
HC Sochi have lost only twice in their last six games, to Lokomotiv and Neftekhimik. Against the side from Nizhnekamsk, the result was not decided until late in the third period. Defensive concerns remain, though: their opponents average 2.97 expected goals per game, one of the leagueβs three highest figures. HC Sochi often allow plenty of shots, but they have recently shown they can withstand the pressure. They conceded just once against Avangard, and that came on the penalty kill. They should now be boosted by experienced forward Pyotr Khokhryakov, who recently signed a deal through the end of the season.
HC Sochi put 46 shots on goal in their latest game against Neftekhimik but scored only once. Matvei Guskov had a first-period goal ruled out for a kicking motion, before the hosts conceded on a deflection by Matvei Zaseda in the second. HC Sochi then began spending more time in the offensive zone and drew level through Artur Gizdatullin in the 51st minute. Overtime looked likely, but a penalty to Timur Akhiyarov undid the hostsβ work. Evgeny Mityakin scored on the power play just 15 seconds later, and HC Sochi fell 2-1.
Match Results: Sochi
Severstal Cherepovec need a result
Severstal Cherepovec have won just once since October 19, although Andrei Kozyrevβs side have not always deserved to lose. Interestingly, they have been more solid defensively on the road over their last six games, conceding an average of 2.3 goals per game away from home compared with four on home ice. The problems remain, though. They lost 5-1 to Spartak in late October, and November has yet to bring them a point. Injuries to Burenov, Graf, Davydov, Pyanov and Chaly have made matters worse.
In St Petersburg, Severstal Cherepovec created plenty of chances and outshot the Shanghai Dragons 35-23. Denis Yan put the puck in the net in the first period, but the goal was ruled out for offside. The visitors then failed to capitalise on a five-minute power play before conceding in the second period. Thomas Gregoire equalised after the break, only for Dmitry Yashkin to restore the hostsβ lead in the 48th minute. Mikhail Kotlyarevsky sealed a 3-1 win for the Dragons late on. Despite their edge in shots, Severstal Cherepovec were left empty-handed again.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec
First-period prediction
HC Sochi have failed to score in the first period in seven of their last eight home KHL games. They are averaging 0.23 first-period goals per home game this season, a figure that drops to 0.17 in their recent home games. Our pick is HC Sochi under 0.5 first-period goals at odds of 1.77.
Goals prediction
HC Sochi have scored fewer than 2.5 goals in seven of their last eight KHL home games. They have averaged 1.77 goals per game at home this season and 1.83 in their recent home games. Our pick is HC Sochi under 2.5 team goals at odds of 1.47.
A reliable bet
At least one goal has been scored in the first period in 13 of HC Sochiβs last 14 KHL games. Our pick is over 0.5 goals in the first period at odds of 1.2.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
βοΈ Editorβs Prediction
HC Sochi have improved their results, but opponents are still getting plenty of chances in front of their net. Despite winning four of their last six games, the Leopards remain among the KHLβs worst teams for expected goals against. Severstal Cherepovec have struggled for wins lately, but they put 35 shots on goal against Shanghai in their last game and created enough chances to score more. The head-to-head record offers another compelling reason: Severstal Cherepovec have scored at least three goals in seven of their last eight away games against HC Sochi. My pick is Severstal Cherepovec over 2.5 team goals.
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