Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma vs Kirovo-Chepetsk Prediction
📣 On Monday, we're set for a clash between Gornyak from Verkhnyaya Pyshma and Olympia from Kirovo-Chepetsk. For Gornyak, it's an opportunity to keep collecting points, while Olympia will look to prove themselves against a strong opponent, hoping to replicate their successful match against Chelmet on September 6th.
Head-to-Head
📊 Throughout history, Verkhnaya Pyshma and Chepchany have faced off in only two official matches. Their last encounter took place on 21 December 2024 at the Gornyak Arena, with a final score of 4-5.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma Team Overview
Gornyak put on a solid performance on home ice last season. Over their last ten games, the team secured six victories and suffered four defeats. Their scoring rate is impressive, averaging 3.7 goals per game while conceding 2.8. The "Miners" are renowned for their reliable play in the second period, as evidenced by their trend of strong performances during this segment at home - winning six consecutive second periods. It's worth noting that Gornyak often scores more than three goals on their home turf.
Match Results: Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma

Kirovo-Chepetsk Team Overview
Olimpia are going through a tough phase, with just one win and nine losses in their last ten outings, highlighting the team's inconsistent form. On the road, Chepchane manage to score no more than one goal per game while conceding around three. Their most recent match saw the "Olympians" secure a narrow victory over Chelmet, who haven't managed a regulation-time win during the off-season. The situation becomes more challenging for Chepchane as Gornyak will hit the ice on Monday well-rested, having last played on September 2nd.
Match Results: Kirovo-Chepetsk
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters: 2;
- Average total in the 1st period: 1;
- Today's home team averages 0.5 goals, visitors average 0.5.
1st Period Stats: Gornyak-UGMK (home) vs Olympia (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 0 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 1;
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0.33;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 2;
- Average total in the 1st period: 2.1 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 1) vs 1.7 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 1.1).
- Olympia have failed to win the first period in 16 of their last 18 matches in the OLIMPBET VHL.
- Olympia have not won the first period in 10 of their last 11 away games in the OLIMPBET VHL.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 2;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 1.
Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK vs Olympia
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 3;
- Victories: 1 (100%) vs 1 (33%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 2 (67%);
- Home victories for Gornyak-UGMK in the tournament: 0;
- Away victories for Olympia in the tournament: 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Victories: 6 vs 1;
- Losses: 4 vs 9;
- Home victories for Gornyak-UGMK: 5;
- Away victories for Olympia: 1.
- Olympia have failed to win in regulation time in 13 of their last 14 matches (in OLIMPBET VHL).
- Olympia have failed to win on the road in regulation time in 10 of their last 11 matches (in OLIMPBET VHL).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals per match for home team - 3.5, for away team - 3.5;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 6.5;
- Both teams scored in the first period - once;
- Both teams scored in the second period - twice;
- Both teams scored in the third period - once.
Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK vs Olympia
- Average total in the tournament: 7 vs 3.33;
- Average goals scored: 5 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 2 vs 2.33;
- Gornyak-UGMK's average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Olympia's average total on the road in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 3.7 (home - 4.67) vs 1.3 (away - 1.29).
Editor's Prediction
It's hard to ignore the current form and recent stats of the teams, which indicate different levels of readiness. Playing at home, Gornyak appear significantly more confident. The team is renowned for their steady performances on their home turf, where the Verkhnepyshminsky side effectively employs strong pressing in the second period and showcases discipline on the court. Meanwhile, Olympia are facing a host of issues both in defense and attack. Consider betting on Gornyak to win in regulation time. The "Miners" will come into this home game well-rested, while the "Olympians" have just endured a tough match against Chelmet, barely overcoming an opponent who has noticeably weakened during the off-season.