Sibir Novosibirsk vs Sochi Prediction 10 February 2026
🔊 The first game after a brief pause for the KHL All-Star Game sees the regular season resume. Sibir are under significant pressure in their battle for a top-8 spot, while Sochi have almost lost their playoff hopes. Can the team from Novosibirsk secure their place among the elite eight in the East? We break down this Kontinental Hockey League matchup and offer our prediction for the game on February 10.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past five seasons, Sibir and Sochi have faced off in 9 matches: Sibir claimed victory in 7 of those, while Sochi took 2. The winning streak for Sibir against the southern team has now reached four consecutive matches. In the 2025/26 season, the game in Sochi ended with a comeback victory for the visitors (2-1).
Head-to-head statistics Sibir Novosibirsk - Sochi
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
Mid-January stability for the Siberians has turned into a loss of points during their home series. Yaroslav Lyuzenkov's team managed to defeat Dinamo Minsk (4-1) and Ak Bars (3-2 OT), but fell short against Traktor (1-3) and Neftekhimik (2-5). Sibir have yet to secure a comfortable spot in eighth place in the Eastern Conference-Amur trail the "Snowmen" by six points (45 compared to 51) but have two games in hand.
In terms of home performance, Sibir rank among the worst in the East, with just 23 points from 27 games. Only once this season have the Novosibirsk side won two consecutive matches at the "Sibir Arena"-in September-October, they defeated Salavat Yulaev (3-2 OT) and Barys (1-0 OT).
At the KHL All-Star Game, the Novosibirsk club was represented by defenseman Yegor Alanov, who triumphed with Team Russia Stars. He scored a goal in the semifinal against the Ural Stars (6-3). Heading into the game against Sochi, Sibir's injury list includes defenseman Daniil Valitov and forwards Valentin Pyanov, Mikhail Abramov, and Ilya Fedotov.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
Sochi Team Overview
Over the past month, Sochi have lost 10 out of 12 games. Notably, both victories for Dmitry Mikhailov's team came in Saint Petersburg-against SKA (2-1) and Shanghai Dragons (2-1). The Leopards currently sit in the penultimate, 10th position in the Western Conference-Sochi could see their playoff hopes dashed as soon as this week.
The team from the south have the lowest scoring record in the league (107), with an even poorer performance on the road (48, averaging 1.84 goals per game). The last time Sochi scored more than two goals in a game was nearly three weeks ago, when they fell to Severstal (4-5 OT).
The Leopards were represented by just one player at the KHL All-Star Game-Daniil Seroukhov. Alongside Alanov, he won the skills competition, earning one point over two events. The visitors' injury list includes goaltender Ilya Samsonov, defenseman Anton Malyshev, and forward Denis Vengryzhanovsky.
Match Results: Sochi
⚡️ Leaders
The top scorer for Novosibirsk this season is Yegor Alanov with 27 points (4 goals, 23 assists). Anton Kosolapov has been closing in on him recently, tallying 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) and scoring in 6 of the last 7 games. Timur Akhiyarov ranks among the top three in blocked shots with 119.
Despite missing the last three games, Sochi's forward Max Ellis remains the team's leading scorer with 25 points (14 goals, 11 assists). Sergey Popov follows closely with 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists), while Cameron Lee holds the title of top playmaker with 16 assists. Timur Khafizov has registered points in 3 of the last 4 games (2 goals, 2 assists).
🥅 Goalkeepers
Sibir are the most conceding team in the Eastern Conference, having let in 170 goals. Mikhail Berdin, who moved from Ak Bars, had a consistent January, posting better stats than Anton Krasotkin. After Krasotkin conceded five against Neftekhimik, Berdin replaced him, making 8 saves and keeping a clean sheet.
Pavel Khomchenko has shouldered the main goaltending duties for Sochi in recent matches. The 31-year-old netminder last missed a game a month ago and has since played in ten consecutive matches. Following two rough outings against the Shanghai Dragons, he bounced back with solid performances on the road against Lokomotiv (36 saves, 92.3% save percentage) and CSKA (19 saves, 90.5%).
Editorial Prediction
The upcoming three matches against Sochi, Lada, and Amur present a perfect opportunity for the Novosibirsk team to solidify their playoff position and potentially secure their spot in the March postseason games. Yaroslav Lyuzenkov's squad is likely aiming to collect six points from these encounters, especially considering Sibir have triumphed over Sochi in seven out of their last eight regular-time meetings. We predict a Sibir victory in regulation time.
No comments
Betting Tips: Sibir Novosibirsk - Sochi
in 7 of last 8 games against Sochi (KHL).in last 7 games against Sochi (KHL).in last 7 games (KHL).in 11 of last 12 games (KHL).in 8 of last 9 away games (KHL).in 10 of last 11 home games against Sochi (KHL).in 7 of last 8 games against Sochi (KHL).in 7 of last 8 games (KHL).in 7 of last 8 games against Sochi (KHL).in 7 of last 8 games (KHL).
Other predictions
