Lokomotiv Yaroslavl vs Severstal Cherepovec Prediction 10 September 2026
π Lokomotiv have kicked off the season flawlessly and return to the ice riding a two-game winning streak. Including their two summer clashes with Severstal, the Yaroslavl side have now racked up four straight victories. Severstal, meanwhile, endured a tough preseason and have split their opening games in the league, with their lone win coming by the narrowest of margins. Now, Severstal face a road trip to Yaroslavl, where they havenβt managed to beat Lokomotiv in their last five visits.
Head-to-Head
π This summer, the sides met twice, with Lokomotiv coming out on top both times. The Yaroslavl outfit first edged it 2-1, then clinched the next contest in overtime, 3-2. As a result, Lokomotiv have now put together a four-game winning streak in this head-to-head. Looking back at last seasonβs eight meetings-including two friendlies-each team picked up four wins. However, all four official games went Lokomotivβs way, while Severstalβs two victories came in exhibition matches. Over this stretch, the average total goals per game stands at four.
Head-to-head statistics Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Severstal Cherepovec
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Team Overview
The coaching change has yet to make a noticeable impact on Lokomotivβs results. Under Dmitry Kvartalnov, the team opened their campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Traktor, converting 15.2% of their shots and capitalizing on a third of their power play opportunities. It was 18-year-old Matvei Kotkov who netted his first goal for the Yaroslavl side in that match. Just a few days later, Lokomotiv found themselves in a very different contest-much tighter and more cautious in nature.
Up against the Shanghai Dragons, Lokomotiv picked up another two points, this time with a 3-1 win. Georgy Ivanov scored twice, while Daniil Isaev conceded just once despite facing 30 shots. After the final whistle, Dmitry Kvartalnov praised his teamβs performance, highlighting their quick tempo and physical style of play. However, the victory came at a cost: Daniil Misyul and Maxim Berezkin both picked up injuries, with Berezkinβs condition still being assessed by the medical staff after the game. Kayumov remains sidelined with an injury.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Severstal Cherepovec Team Overview
Severstal's summer didn't go as planned, with the team stumbling to five defeats in six preseason outings. The official campaign also got off to a rocky start, as Cherepovets fell 2-3 to Salavat Yulaev. They managed to bounce back in their second game, but even the win over Lada left plenty of questions about their offense. Despite posting an xG of 3.9, Severstal converted just one chance and squandered four power plays.
That lone goal proved enough for victory-Ilia Ivantsov scored shorthanded, while Alexander Samoylov posted a shutout between the pipes. Head coach Andrei Kozyrev admitted his team made life difficult for themselves with late penalties, even though they had opportunities to extend their lead in the second period. Heading into the trip to Yaroslavl, injury concerns persist: Abrosimov and Kazulaev remain sidelined, and Adam Liska has picked up a knock. According to Kozyrev, Veryaev is expected back soon.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec
β‘οΈ Key Performers
For Lokomotiv, Egor Surin and Rushan Rafikov lead the way with three points each. Surin has found the net twice and picked up an assist, while Rafikov has set up three goals for his teammates. Giovanni Fiore is right behind them with two points-one goal and one assist.
GrΓ©goire Thoresson has been Severstalβs top contributor with three points-one goal and two assists. David Dumbadze has chipped in with two assists of his own.
π₯ Goaltenders
Daniil Isaev has started both games for Lokomotiv and secured wins in each. Over 120 minutes, heβs stopped 50 of 52 shots for a save percentage of 96.2%. His goals-against average stands at an impressive 1.00.
Alexander Samoylov has also featured in both games, turning aside 50 of 53 shots for a 94.3% save percentage and a 1.54 goals-against average. Heβs already recorded one shutout this season.
βοΈ Editorial Prediction
The opening games have only reinforced the familiar script for this matchup. Lokomotiv have conceded just two goals in their first two league fixtures, while Severstal responded to a defeat against Salavat Yulaev with a shutout win over Lada. Notably, six of Severstalβs last seven games have seen the total goals stay under 5.5.
The head-to-head history between these sides is even more telling. In four of their last five meetings, neither team managed to reach five goals in regulation, and only two out of their last ten clashes have produced six or more goals. Even the summer friendlies followed this low-scoring trend. My pick is under 5.5 total goals.
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Betting Tips: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Severstal Cherepovec
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