HC AKM Tula vs Yuzhny Ural Orsk Prediction 10 October 2026
π AKM return to Tula after a challenging road stretch that saw the team lose some momentum. The hosts have now had time to regroup and prepare for a clash with Yuzhny Ural, who opened October with much more confidence. Both sides have the same number of wins, though the Tula outfit have played two more games. Notably, Orskβs defense has been rock-solid, conceding just 16 goals in nine outings, while AKM average 2.75 goals per home game. In their previous meetings in March and over the summer, Yuzhny Ural came out on top. Can the hosts turn the tables this time?
Head-to-Head
π AKM and Yuzhny Ural have faced each other 10 times, with both sides claiming 5 victories apiece, including overtime wins. When it comes to goals scored, Yuzhny Ural hold a slight edge-26 to AKMβs 25. On average, the teams combine for 1.4 goals in the opening period, 1.9 in the second, and 1.6 in the third. The overall average total sits at 4.9 goals per game. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 02 March 2026 at Yuzhny Uralβs home rink, where the hosts secured a 4-2 win.
Head-to-head statistics HC AKM Tula - Yuzhny Ural Orsk

Akm Tula Team Overview
AKM have played 12 games this season, picking up 7 wins and suffering 5 defeats. Their win rate stands at 58%, with a loss rate of 42%. On average, AKM games feature 5.33 goals per night: the team scores 3.17 goals per game while conceding an average of 2.42. Over the course of the season, AKMβs players have found the net 38 times, with the first period proving to be their most productive-36.84% of all their goals come in the opening frame. At home, they average an impressive five goals per game. Defensively, AKM have allowed 29 goals this season. The second period has been their toughest stretch, accounting for 36.36% of all goals conceded. On home ice, AKM also give up an average of five goals per contest.
Match Results: Akm Tula

Yuzhny Ural Orsk Team Overview
This season, Yuzhny Ural have played 10 games, recording 7 wins and 3 losses. Their win rate stands at 70%, while they have come up short in 30% of their outings. On average, games involving Yuzhny Ural produce 4.6 goals, with the team netting 3.3 times per match and conceding an average of 1.8. Yuzhny Ural have scored a total of 33 goals so far. The opening period has been their most productive, accounting for 42.42% of their total goals. On the road, Yuzhny Ural average four goals per game. Defensively, they have allowed 18 goals this season, with more than half of those (54.55%) coming in the first period. Away from home, they concede an average of 2.2 goals per match.
Match Results: Yuzhny Ural Orsk
Prediction for the 1st period
AKM rarely start well in their head-to-head clashes. The Tula side have failed to win the opening period in nine of their last ten official games against Yuzhny Ural, including a five-game streak at home. Our pick: Yuzhny Ural double chance in the first period (X2).
Total Prediction
Yuzhny Ural consistently find ways to score, even on the road. In their last five away games against AKM, the Orsk side have netted at least two goals each time. They have hit this mark in 11 of their previous 12 VHL outings, including a streak of eight consecutive away fixtures. Our pick: Yuzhny Ural individual total over 1.5 goals.
Match Outcome Prediction
Yuzhny Ural have not lost by a margin of two goals or more for quite some time. The Orsk side have covered the +1.5 handicap in each of their last ten VHL outings, and this streak extends to six consecutive away games. Even if AKM manage to make the most of home ice advantage, a convincing win for the hosts seems unlikely. Our pick: Yuzhny Ural to win with a +1.5 handicap.
β Editorial Prediction
AKM have struggled on their recent road trip, but their offense continues to pose a serious threat. The Tula side have scored at least three goals in six of their last seven outings. On home ice, AKM consistently trouble their opponents, although Yuzhny Ural arrive with one of the leagueβs stingiest defenses-just 16 goals conceded in nine games.However, Yuzhny Ural tend to give up an average of 2.2 goals per game away from home. This fixture gives AKM a chance to bounce back from recent defeats, and a few daysβ rest should help the hosts recharge. Given AKMβs recent scoring form, we expect them to surpass the two-goal mark. My pick: AKM over 2.5 goals (team total).