Yuzhny Ural Orsk vs Chelmet Prediction 6 September 2026

Yuzhny Ural are heading into this fixture in solid form: they have suffered just two defeats in their last five outings, and their most recent game ended in a shootout win over Gornyak-UGMK (4-3 SO). Their summer preparations were fairly productive as well, with the team winning five of nine pre-season matches. However, their average numbers during this stretch raise some concerns - just 3.2 goals scored per game against 2.3 conceded. Last season, their defensive frailties were especially apparent on home ice: current stats show Yuzhny Ural allow an average of five goals per game at home, despite maintaining an aggressive attack (four goals scored per game). This suggests Yuzhny Ural often find themselves chasing the game and forced to play a more open style, which puts additional pressure on their defense and goaltender.

Chelmet head into this fixture on the back of three defeats in their last five outings, underlining a run of inconsistent form and ongoing struggles to find their rhythm. Over their previous 10 matches, Chelmet have picked up four wins while suffering six losses. They’re averaging 2.7 goals scored and 3.5 conceded per game - a stat line that highlights defensive vulnerabilities, though their offense continues to generate chances even against well-organized opponents. On the road, Chelmet’s efficiency drops off: they average just 2.14 goals per away game, while conceding 3.71 - numbers that could spell trouble on unfamiliar ice. One notable trend is Chelmet’s tendency to ramp up in the second period; they’ve scored more than 0.5 goals in the middle frame in six of their last seven contests. The third period often proves productive as well, with late goals a regular feature of their away performances.