Metallurg vs Ska Neva Prediction 10 November 2026
🔊 Two teams that have given their opponents little chance lately will meet in Novokuznetsk. Metallurg Novokuznetsk played two strong home games, scoring nine goals against Zvezda (6:3) and another seven against St. Petersburg’s Dynamo (5:2). Ska-Neva have plenty to point to as well: they have won six straight games and allowed just three goals in their most recent road games. Kuznya beat the St. Petersburg side twice last season. Now the hosts will test one of the most reliable defences of recent weeks.
Head-to-Head
📊 Metallurg Novokuznetsk and Ska-Neva have played 23 official games against each other. The home team have 13 wins, including wins in overtime, and the visitors have won 10 games. Metallurg Novokuznetsk also lead in goals scored, 60 to 47. On average, the teams score 1.13 goals in the first period, 1.22 in the second and 2.04 in the third. The average game total is 4.39. Their most recent meeting took place on 15 December 2025 at Metallurg Novokuznetsk’s home arena and ended in a 6:1 win for the hosts.
Head-to-head statistics Metallurg - Ska Neva
Metallurg Novokuznetsk Team Overview
Metallurg Novokuznetsk have played 23 games this season, winning 14 and losing 9. The team have a 61% win rate and a 39% loss rate this season. Games involving Metallurg Novokuznetsk have averaged 3.83 total goals. The team score 2.48 goals per game and allow an average of 1.61. They have scored 57 goals this season, with nearly half of them - 45.61% - coming in the second period. At home, Metallurg Novokuznetsk score an average of 3 goals per game. Defensively, the team have allowed 37 goals. The second period has been the most problematic, accounting for 44% of all goals allowed. At home, they also allow an average of 3 goals per game.
Match Results: Metallurg Novokuznetsk
Ska-Neva Team Overview
Ska-Neva have played 19 games this season, winning 14 and losing 5. Their win rate is 74%, with losses accounting for 26% of their games. Games involving Ska-Neva average 4 goals: the team score 2.84 goals per game and allow 1.37. They have scored 54 goals in total, with almost half (46.3%) coming in the second period. Away from home, Ska-Neva average 2.73 goals per game. They have allowed 26 goals this season. The first period has been their most vulnerable, with opponents scoring 42.11% of their goals in it. Away from home, they allow an average of 1.73 goals per game.
Match Results: Ska-Neva
First-Period Prediction
Metallurg Novokuznetsk have scored in the first period in 6 of their last 7 VHL games. At home this season, they have averaged 1 goal in the opening period. We pick Metallurg Novokuznetsk first-period team total over 0.5 goals at odds of 1.79.
Total Goals Prediction
Under 5.5 total goals has landed in 16 straight VHL games for Ska-Neva. At the same time, over 3.5 total goals has landed in Metallurg Novokuznetsk’s last five games: both trends are compatible with the chosen line. We’re picking under 5.5 total goals in the game at odds of 1.32.
Reliable Bet
In 16 consecutive Ska-Neva games, the total has stayed under 5.5 goals. The more conservative line - game total under 6.5 goals - also landed in every one of them. We’re taking it at odds of 1.12.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between sportsbooks.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
Metallurg Novokuznetsk clearly have no plans to give up their attacking style of hockey. At least six goals have been scored in each of their last four games. Games against Ska-Neva rarely lack goals, either: the teams have scored 19 between them in their previous three meetings, including a preseason game. Ska-Neva are playing much tighter defensively now, though, which could prevent another high-scoring game. So it’s best not to expect too much. My pick - total over 3.5 goals.
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