Chelmet vs Ska Neva Prediction 7 February 2026
📣 In Chelyabinsk, an ice showdown is set between the local team Chelmet and SKA-VMF. Both teams are eager to climb the standings, adding extra significance to this matchup. Chelmet currently sit in 11th place, while SKA-VMF find themselves at 27th. Will the team from St. Petersburg manage to secure a playoff spot by the end of the regular season? We'll find out soon enough.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical overview of official encounters between Chelmet and SKA-VMF:
- They have faced off in 23 matches;
- The home side has secured 12 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have won 11;
- Goals scored: 63 for Chelmet, 71 for SKA-VMF;
- Average goals per period: 1.23 in the 1st, 1.73 in the 2nd, and 2.08 in the 3rd;
- Average match total: 4.88.
The last meeting took place on 11 October 2025 at SKA-VMF's arena, ending with a scoreline of 3-4.
Head-to-head statistics Chelmet - Ska Neva

Chelmet Team Overview
Chelmet are showing a fairly stable performance this season, currently sitting in 11th place on the table. Their recent form has been promising, with the team securing three wins in their last five games. On average, Chelmet score 2.9 goals per game and concede the same amount, highlighting a balanced approach in both offense and defense. At home, they are slightly more productive, netting an average of 3.04 goals per match. Chelmet's strengths lie in their reliable home performances and their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Interestingly, the "Metallurgists" tend to be particularly effective in the second period, with the total going over 1.5 goals in most of their home matches during this period.
Match Results: Chelmet

Ska Neva Team Overview
SKA-VMF currently sit second-to-last in the standings. For the Saint Petersburg team, this is a tough challenge, yet recent performances offer hope: four victories in their last five games is an impressive feat. The team from Saint Petersburg played confidently at the end of January, showcasing solid defense and effective attacks. On average, they score two goals per game, both at home and on the road. However, their defense leaves much to be desired, conceding around 2.5 goals per match. Nonetheless, their ability to regroup in crucial moments is noteworthy: the third period often proves successful for SKA-VMF, as the team regularly extends their lead with one or two additional goals.
Match Results: Ska Neva
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 23;
- First-period victories for the home team (on home ice) - 5; for the away team (on the road) - 1;
- Average total for the first period: 1.23;
- Today's home team averages 0.69 goals, while the visitors average 0.54.
First Period Stats: Chelmet (home) vs SKA-VMF (away)
- Total matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 24;
- Number of wins: 7 (28%) vs 9 (37.5%);
- Number of losses: 6 (24%) vs 10 (41.67%);
- Number of draws: 12 (48%) vs 5 (20.83%).
- Average goals scored: 0.8 vs 0.71;
- Average goals conceded: 0.84 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-period total: 1.5 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.7 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.6).
- The total for the first period was under 1.5 goals in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings between these teams.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 23;
- Home victories - 12, Away victories - 11.
Statistics: Chelmet vs SKA-VMF
- Matches played in the tournament: 48 vs 49;
- Victories: 26 (54%) vs 19 (39%);
- Losses: 22 (46%) vs 30 (61%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 12;
- Away wins in the tournament: 11.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 6;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Home wins: 2;
- Away wins: 3.
- SKA-VMF covers the +1.5 spread on the road in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head encounters with Chelmet.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals per match for hosts - 2.42, for visitors - 2.73;
- Average total goals in head-to-head games - 4.88;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 9 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 9 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 12 times.
Statistics: Chelmet vs SKA-VMF
- Average total in the tournament: 5.42 vs 4.43;
- Average goals scored: 2.9 vs 1.94;
- Average goals conceded: 2.75 vs 2.67;
- Chelmet: average home total in the tournament - 3.04;
- SKA-VMF: average away total in the tournament - 1.88;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 2.7 (home - 3) vs 2.3 (away - 1.8).
- SKA-VMF scores over 1.5 goals in six consecutive games.