Ska Neva vs Yuzhny Ural Orsk Prediction 7 October 2025
📣 In the upcoming regular season clash of the Olimpbet VHL, SKA-VMF face off against Yuzhny Ural. This match holds particular significance for both teams: the "Sailors" are eager to climb out of the lower ranks of the standings, while the "Ferrets" aim to secure their spot in the top 16 and make a playoff run after last season's disappointment.
Head-to-Head
📊 A statistical overview of the official encounters between SKA-VMF and Yuzhny Ural:
- They have faced each other in 31 matches;
- The home team has secured 21 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have won 10 times;
- Goals scored: 96 for the hosts and 70 for the guests;
- Average total goals in the 1st period: 1.37, in the 2nd period: 1.57, in the 3rd period: 1.71;
- Average total goals per match: 4.54.
The teams last met on 10 February 2025 at Yuzhny Ural's arena, with the final score being 2-3.
Head-to-head statistics Ska Neva - Yuzhny Ural Orsk

Ska Neva Team Overview
SKA-VMF are navigating through turbulent times, with the team securing just three victories in their last eleven matches. Their most recent outing ended in defeat, marking their third consecutive loss for the "Sailors." Over their last five games, the St. Petersburg side have managed only one win, highlighting a clear inconsistency for the team from Russia's northern capital. The Sailors average just 1.27 goals per game while conceding 2.73 goals. Notably, on home ice, they score only about one goal per match-a worrying statistic ahead of their upcoming game.
Match Results: Ska Neva

Yuzhny Ural Orsk Team Overview
Southern Ural appear slightly more confident compared to their opponent: in their last ten outings, the team from Orenburg has secured four victories. Although the Ferrets lost their most recent game, they celebrated back-to-back wins prior to that. The team boasts a higher average scoring rate, netting 1.62 goals per game. However, their defensive stats are less impressive, conceding an average of 2.62 goals per match. Historically, Southern Ural have had modest performances on the road and often struggle offensively.
Match Results: Yuzhny Ural Orsk
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 35;
- First period wins for the home team (on home ice) - 8; for the away team (on the road) - 4;
- Average total for the first period: 1.37;
- Today's home team averages 0.86 goals, while the visitors average 0.51.
First period statistics: SKA-VMF (home) vs Yuzhny Ural (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Number of wins: 1 (20%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 2 (40%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 2 (40%) vs 5 (100%).
- Average goals scored: 0.2 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0.8 vs 0.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 6;
- Average first period total: 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5) vs 1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.5).
- Total goals in the first period under 1.5 have occurred in 8 of Yuzhny Ural's last 9 VHL games.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 35;
- Home team victories - 21, away team victories - 10.
Statistics: SKA-VMF vs Yuzhny Ural
- Games played in the tournament: 11 vs 13;
- Victories: 3 (27%) vs 5 (38%);
- Losses: 8 (73%) vs 8 (62%);
- Home victories in the tournament: 1;
- Away victories in the tournament: 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Victories: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 7 vs 6;
- Home victories: 1;
- Away victories: 2.
- SKA-VMF have failed to win in regulation time in 11 of their last 12 VHL games.
- SKA-VMF have not won at home in regulation time for five consecutive VHL games.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals per match for the home team - 2.74, away team - 2;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4.54;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 10 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 8 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 14 times.
Statistics: SKA-VMF vs Yuzhny Ural
- Average total in the tournament: 3.64 vs 4;
- Average goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.62;
- Average goals conceded: 2.73 vs 2.62;
- SKA-VMF: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Yuzhny Ural: average total away in the tournament - 1.4;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 1.4 (home - 1.25) vs 1.7 (away - 1.4).
- SKA-VMF have scored less than 2.5 goals in six of their last seven VHL matches.
- SKA-VMF have scored less than 2.5 goals at home for five consecutive VHL games.