Dynamo vs SKA St. Petersburg Prediction 8 November 2025
🔊 Dynamo Moscow are set to host SKA Saint Petersburg on their home ice in the capital. The hosts have been in impressive form, remaining unbeaten in November. The visitors, on the other hand, are still searching for balance, alternating between victories and setbacks. The former Western Conference favorites no longer appear as a formidable force and frequently drop crucial points.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have already faced each other in the current regular season, just a few days ago. Back then, SKA fell short at home with a football-like score of 1-2. Despite the modest final scoreline, Dynamo's dominance was more pronounced, with a lopsided shot on goal ratio of 36-23 in favor of the "white-blues." The winning goal was credited to forward Artem Shvets-Rogovoy, who remains in action.
Head-to-head statistics Dynamo - SKA St. Petersburg

Dynamo Moscow Team Overview
Alexey Kudashov's squad has long shaken off their issues and hit an impressive stride. The team boasts six consecutive victories, and in three of those games, they utterly dominated their opponents. This surge in the standings has brought them close to the conference leaders. The hosts have already netted 68 goals. While this is fewer than their main rivals, the progress in terms of scoring is clearly evident. The upcoming match will serve as a solid test of their ambitions.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow

SKA St. Petersburg Team Overview
The club from St. Petersburg continues to face significant challenges. The appointment of Igor Larionov as head coach seemed like a step forward, but his ideas are struggling to take root on the banks of the Neva. In their last eight matches, the visitors have secured only three victories and are not yet ready to compete on equal terms with the top-eight clubs in the West. Nevertheless, the team's scoring remains at a decent level, having netted 62 goals. However, their offensive efficiency does not make up for the defensive errors, which are increasingly becoming systemic.
Match Results: SKA St. Petersburg
🏒 Probable Lineups
Dynamo Moscow: Podyapolsky - Pylenkov, Ozhiganov - Gusev, Will, Sikura
SKA: Zavragin - Sapego, Phillips - Plotnikov, Blandisi, Grimaldi
🥅 Goalkeepers
Dynamo's goalie Vladislav Podyapolsky continues to impress fans with his performances. The former Lada player saves an average of 93.8% of shots. He remains composed and effective between the posts, with no signs of decline.
SKA's netminder Yegor Zavragin hasn't seen much ice time this season, but the young talent still showcases his exceptional skills. The former Sochi player saves an average of 92.2% of shots and maintains a cool demeanor. It's not his fault that his teammates often fail to capitalize on the opportunities he provides.