CSKA vs Sibir Novosibirsk Prediction 9 November 2026
🔊 CSKA Moscow are comfortably top of the Western Conference, but even the leaders slip up. Their latest setback came in Omsk, where they lost to Avangard in overtime. Sibir Novosibirsk also recently visited Omsk and came away with a point, despite trailing by two goals with just four minutes left in regulation. The Novosibirsk side are gradually emerging from a prolonged slump, but they are still only 11th in the East. CSKA Moscow have won six of the last seven meetings between the teams, though Sibir Novosibirsk’s recent wins over Metallurg and Ak Bars mean the visitors should be taken more seriously.
Revenge secured a play-off spot
📊 Last season, the teams traded home wins. CSKA Moscow first beat Sibir Novosibirsk 4:0 in Moscow, holding the visitors scoreless. The return game took place in Novosibirsk on March 16, with the home team winning 3:2. Mikhail Abramov, Chase Priskie and Anton Kosolapov scored for Sibir; Dmitry Buchelnikov and Vitaly Abramov scored for CSKA. That win secured Sibir the final playoff spot in the East. There is also an interesting scoring pattern in this matchup: at least two goals have been scored in the second period in each of the teams’ last six meetings.
Head-to-head statistics CSKA - Sibir Novosibirsk
Even the leader has to come from behind
Igor Nikitin’s team have had few slip-ups in the regular season. CSKA Moscow have already put together a 12-game winning streak, followed by another four straight wins. Their 7-3 rout of Metallurg was particularly memorable: Maxim Sorkin and Denis Guryanov scored twice each, and Prokhor Poltapov had three assists. But the next serious opponent managed to stop them. CSKA Moscow lost to Avangard in Omsk despite outshooting the hosts 26-24 on goal. Avangard had the edge in expected goals, 1.8 to 1.6.
In their latest game, CSKA Moscow struggled for a long time to find a way past Nikita Serebryakov. At times they pinned Avangard in their zone, but the Omsk side defended tightly and prevented shots from close range. The hosts took control in the third period and opened the scoring in the 48th minute. Prokhor Poltapov brought CSKA Moscow level with an unexpected shot from a sharp angle. Overtime lasted just 24 seconds, however - Konstantin Okulov gave Avangard the win (2-1). Despite the loss, CSKA Moscow remained top of the Western Conference.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
Points are hard-earned
Sibir Novosibirsk remain 11th in the Eastern Conference, but their recent results no longer look quite so bleak. They have won two of their last four games, beating opponents who are far from weak. Metallurg lost to them (2:5), as did Ak Bars (1:3). Their only regulation loss in that stretch came against Neftekhimik (1:3). Sibir had more shots on goal in that game (31:28), but their finishing let them down. Yaroslav Lyuzenkov’s team are still looking for a way to pick up points consistently. Injuries to Abramov, Valitov and Osipov make that harder.
In Omsk, Sibir Novosibirsk showed again that they can still salvage a game that is going badly. Avangard led (3:1), and with four minutes left in regulation, the hosts were close to a win. But Yegor Korshkov cut the deficit before Semyon Koshelev tied the game with 24 seconds left. Stepan Nikulin had scored Sibir’s first goal earlier. The hosts eventually won in overtime (4:3), but Sibir earned a point with their comeback. The visitors trailed in shots on goal (30:38) and faceoffs (32:42), but blocked 17 shots to their opponents’ 12.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
First-Period Prediction
In 6 of CSKA Moscow's last 7 games, fewer than 1.5 goals were scored in the first period. Over their last ten games, CSKA Moscow have averaged 0.5 goals scored and 0.3 goals allowed in that period. We pick first-period total under 1.5 goals at odds of 1.6.
Total Goals Prediction
CSKA Moscow have scored more than 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 meetings with Sibir Novosibirsk. This season, CSKA Moscow average 3.2 goals per home game, and Sibir Novosibirsk allow 3.2 per away game. We pick CSKA Moscow team total over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.44.
Reliable Bet
CSKA Moscow have not lost the first period in 18 of their last 19 games. However, they have not won the first period in five straight home games: the bet also covers a tie. We pick CSKA Moscow double chance in the first period at odds of 1.11.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between sportsbooks.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
CSKA Moscow look like clear favourites, but a win for the Moscow side is not the only interesting betting option. Sibir Novosibirsk have recently learned to stay in games even against strong opponents. In Omsk, they came back from two goals down late in the game, and before that they managed to beat Metallurg and Ak Bars. The statistics, however, point to the second period. At least two goals have been scored in that period in the teams’ last six head-to-head meetings. There is a similar pattern in CSKA Moscow’s home games: second-period total over 1.5 has landed in six of their previous seven games. I think this trend has a good chance of continuing. My pick is second-period total over 1.5 goals.
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