Zauralye vs Tambov Prediction 11 October 2026
🔊 Both Zauralye and Tambov endured rough starts to the season, but so far only the visitors have managed to pull themselves out of their prolonged slump. The hosts from Kurgan struggled through early October and are still searching for a way to snap their losing streak. That said, Tambov also come into this clash off a defeat, and their away form continues to be a major concern. Now, the rivals face off at Mostovik Arena, where the home side will look to capitalize on the support of their fans. Can Zauralye finally secure a much-needed victory, or will the Wolves bounce back more quickly from their recent setback?
Head-to-Head
📊 Zauralye and Tambov have faced off in 15 official encounters. The hosts have claimed 7 victories, including wins in overtime, while the visitors have come out on top 6 times. When it comes to goals scored, the teams are dead even-both have found the net 32 times. On average, the opening period sees 1.33 goals, the second period brings 1.27, and the third period averages 1.4 goals. The overall match average stands at 3.87 goals per game. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 12 February 2026 at Zauralye's home rink, ending in a 2-1 result.
Head-to-head statistics Zauralye - Tambov

Zauralye Team Overview
Zauralye have played 10 games this season, picking up just 2 wins and suffering 8 defeats. Their win rate stands at 20%, while losses account for 80% of their results. On average, Zauralye games see 3.6 goals scored per contest, with the team netting 1.5 times per match and conceding an average of 2.7. Over the course of the campaign, Zauralye’s skaters have found the back of the net 15 times, with the bulk of their scoring coming in the second period-40% of their goals have been registered in that frame. On home ice, the team also averages 1.5 goals per game. Defensively, Zauralye have already allowed 27 goals since the start of the season. The third period has proven to be their toughest stretch, with a third (33.33%) of all goals conceded coming in the final frame. At home, Zauralye give up approximately 1.5 goals per contest to their opponents.
Match Results: Zauralye

Tambov Team Overview
This season, Tambov have played 11 games, recording 6 wins and 5 losses. Their win rate stands at 55%, while defeats account for 45% of their outings. Tambov’s matches see an average of 5.27 goals per game, with the team scoring 2.64 goals on average and conceding 2.82. They have netted a total of 29 goals so far. The third period has been their most productive, with 41.38% of their goals coming in the final frame. On the road, Tambov average just 1.5 goals per game. They have allowed 31 goals this season, with opponents finding the net most often in the second period - 47.37% of all goals conceded have come in that stretch. Away from home, Tambov concede an average of 4.75 goals per outing.
Match Results: Tambov
Prediction for the 1st period
Zauralye have a habit of finding the net early against Tambov, scoring before the first intermission in six of their last seven head-to-head clashes. That’s why the Zauralye individual total over 0.5 goals in the first period stands out as an appealing option, especially with the hosts eager to bounce back after a disappointing start to October.
Total Goals Prediction
High-scoring games are a rarity when Zauralye play at home. In 11 of their last 12 outings in Kurgan, the total has stayed under six goals, and each of their previous five home clashes with Tambov have also finished with under 5.5 goals on the scoreboard. Taking both trends into account, under 5.5 goals stands out as a well-founded prediction.
Match Outcome Prediction
Tambov are slowly turning things around after a rough start to the season, but their away form remains a major concern. The Wolves have lost in regulation time in eight of their last nine road games. Zauralye are also going through a tough spell, yet home advantage and Tambov’s ongoing struggles away from home make a regulation win for the hosts from Kurgan a strong possibility.
⭐️ Editors’ Prediction
Recent games featuring Zauralye have been anything but high-scoring affairs. In eight consecutive matches involving the Kurgan side, fewer than five goals have been scored-with seven of those games coming in the current VHL campaign. The trend is just as clear on home ice: in 11 of their last 12 home fixtures, the total has not surpassed five goals.
Tambov may have snapped their losing streak, but their struggles on the road persist. Head-to-head clashes in Kurgan rarely turn into goal fests either-each of the last five meetings here finished with a total under 5.5 goals. Given Zauralye’s sustained run of low-scoring games, there’s every reason to expect another tight contest with limited scoring. My pick: under 4.5 total goals.