Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Prediction 8 November 2026
🔊 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk return home after a heavy defeat in Magnitogorsk. Conceding eight goals is an unpleasant result before a game against one of the KHL’s most reliable teams. Lokomotiv Yaroslavl are not in the best of moods either: they lost to Lada twice in a week and failed to score both times. Now they travel to Nizhnekamsk, where they suffered a frustrating defeat to Neftekhimik not long ago. Can they get revenge, or will the hosts once again find a way through their opponents’ defence?
One goal made all the difference
📊 On October 20, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk unexpectedly took two points from Yaroslavl, beating Lokomotiv Yaroslavl 1-0. The first two periods were scoreless, and midway through the third, Neftekhimik capitalized on a penalty to Alexander Radulov. Andrei Belozyorov scored on the power play off assists from Damir Zhafyarov and Alexander Petunin. It was the forward’s 92nd KHL goal for the club, setting a new Neftekhimik scoring record.
Head-to-head statistics Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Two wins followed by a heavy defeat
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk started their previous road trip well, beating Sibir (3:1) and Sochi (2:1). In both games, they held their opponents to one goal. Their penalty-killing problems have not gone away, though. Neftekhimik have allowed seven power-play goals in their last five games, and the trip to Magnitogorsk only made matters worse.
Against Metallurg, the Wolves got through the first period without allowing a goal, but their game then fell apart. The hosts scored on five of their nine shots on goal in the second period, and replacing Filipp Dolganov did not stop the rout. Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk lost 1:8, with German Tochilkin scoring their only goal shorthanded. After a defeat like that, Igor Grishin’s team will have to address their mistakes around their own net first.
Match Results: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Team Overview
Match Results: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
First-Period Prediction
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl scored in the first period in 8 of their last 9 KHL away games. In their recent home games, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk allowed an average of 1.33 first-period goals. Our pick is Lokomotiv Yaroslavl first-period team total over 0.5 goals at odds of 1.63.
Total Goals Prediction
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk have scored more than 1.5 goals in 11 of their last 12 KHL home games. They have averaged 3.27 goals per home game this season, while Lokomotiv Yaroslavl have allowed an average of 2.5 goals in their recent away games. We pick Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk team total over 1.5 goals for the game at odds of 1.5.
Reliable Bet
At least one goal has been scored in the first period in 12 consecutive home games for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. Lokomotiv Yaroslavl have also scored in the first period in 8 of their last 9 KHL away games. We pick first-period total over 0.5 goals at odds of 1.23.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
The heavy defeat in Magnitogorsk left a bad impression, but it is too early to write off Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk's offense. Even in that game, they managed to score, extending their scoring streak to five games. At home, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk have scored at least two goals in 11 of their last 12 games. Lokomotiv Yaroslavl are, of course, much more reliable defensively than most opponents, but the Wolves found a way through their defense in October. This bet does not require the hosts to repeat that big win - two goals are enough. Our pick - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk team total over 1.5 goals.
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