Torpedo vs Severstal Cherepovec Prediction 8 October 2026
🔊 Torpedo return to Nizhny Novgorod boasting a flawless road trip-three games, three wins. Their defense has been especially impressive: they conceded just one goal apiece against Dynamo Moscow and Dynamo Minsk, while Sochi failed to score at all. Severstal, however, aren’t traveling as easy opposition either. The Cherepovets side have been picking up points since September 21 and fired five goals past SKA before heading to Nizhny Novgorod. These two clubs went head-to-head in a six-game first-round Gagarin Cup series last spring, so there’s no need for introductions here.
In the spring, Torpedo advanced to the next round.
📊 Last season, these teams faced off nine times-three meetings in the regular season and another six clashes in the Gagarin Cup. The overall margin was razor-thin: Torpedo came away with five wins, while Severstal claimed four victories. Notably, Severstal had the upper hand in the regular season, taking two out of three matchups. The main drama unfolded in the spring, as Torpedo and Severstal squared off in the opening round of the playoffs. After a hard-fought six-game series, it was Torpedo who advanced to the next stage.
Head-to-head statistics Torpedo - Severstal Cherepovec
Three wins before returning home
No team in the West currently concedes fewer goals than Torpedo - they allow just 1.6 goals per game on average. Alexei Isakov’s side were especially impressive on their recent road trip. Both Dynamo Moscow and Dinamo Minsk managed just one goal each, while Sochi failed to score at all as Dmitry Shugayev stopped all 29 shots he faced. After three straight wins, Torpedo now sit just two points behind the conference leaders.
In Minsk, Torpedo had to dig deep and battle through to a shootout. They conceded first after a defensive lapse while breaking out of their own zone, but Vladimir Tkachyov leveled the score in the second period - and then sealed the win in the shootout (2-1). Their penalty kill remains rock solid: Nizhny Novgorod have not allowed a power play goal in seven consecutive games, despite opponents having 17 opportunities during that span.
Match Results: Torpedo N. Novgorod
Five goals shipped out of St. Petersburg
Severstal have picked up at least a point in every game since September 21. Heading into their clash with the Shanghai Dragons, they had scored three or more goals in four straight outings, boasting an average xG of 2.77-slightly above the league average of 2.66. Against the Dragons, however, their finishing let them down: despite firing 34 shots on target, they managed just one goal in regulation. Fortunately for Severstal, Ilya Kvotko settled the contest in overtime.
In St. Petersburg, Severstal created enough chances to find the net five times. They outshot SKA 39-31 and twice took the lead early in periods: Denis Yan struck in the second minute of the first, while Ruslan Abrosimov did the same early in the second. During the final frame, Alexander Samoylov picked up an injury and was replaced by Vsevolod Skotnikov, who kept a clean sheet in relief. Burenov and Liska remain sidelined with injuries, and Samoylov’s status is still in doubt.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec
Total Goals Prediction
Severstal consistently score more than one goal when playing in Nizhny Novgorod. They have surpassed 1.5 individual goals in nine of their last ten head-to-head away games. Our pick is Severstal over 1.5 individual goals.
Match Outcome Prediction
Severstal have covered the +1.5 handicap in 12 of their last 13 away games against Torpedo. The Cherepovets side are also on a separate run of six consecutive matches where this bet has come through. Our pick: Severstal to win with a +1.5 handicap.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Torpedo’s solid defensive setup hasn’t stopped them from consistently finding the back of the net-Nizhny Novgorod have scored at least three goals in four of their last six outings. After a flawless run on the road, they return home looking to extend their streak against a familiar rival. In recent head-to-head clashes, Severstal’s defense has also struggled to contain Torpedo’s attack; in three of the last five meetings, Torpedo have scored more than two goals in regulation. My pick: Torpedo individual total over 2.5 goals.
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