Spartak Moscow vs Severstal Cherepovec Prediction 12 September 2026
🔊 Spartak have quickly bounced back from their opening shutout loss and now wrap up their home stand riding a two-game winning streak. The Moscow side looked especially dominant in the third period against SKA, netting three unanswered goals. Severstal, on the other hand, are struggling to find the back of the net, managing just four goals across their first three games. While these teams already produced a high-scoring shootout during the summer, this time the Cherepovets club will be up against a side that has conceded only four goals over the entire opening stretch.
Head-to-Head
📊 Last regular season, these teams faced off four times and split the victories evenly. Severstal claimed the first two encounters, before Spartak responded with back-to-back wins of their own. All four games were decided in regulation, with an average total of 4.75 goals per match.
This summer, Spartak extended their winning streak in this head-to-head. The preseason friendly was nothing like last year’s tight contests-Spartak came out on top in an open affair, winning 6-4. As a result, heading into the new campaign, the Red-and-Whites have now beaten Severstal three times in a row, including preseason action.
Head-to-head statistics Spartak Moscow - Severstal Cherepovec
Spartak Moscow Team Overview
After being shut out by Torpedo, Spartak’s offense has gradually found its rhythm, while their defense remains solid. In the derby against CSKA, the Red-and-Whites came out on top (3-2), despite being outshot 22-31. They then handled SKA, once again limiting their opponents to just two goals. Over these three games, Ivan Fedotov has conceded only four times, so even with modest scoring, the Moscow side have a reliable cushion thanks to their defensive play.
In their most recent outing, Spartak had to stage a comeback after the second intermission. Trailing SKA 0-1, Aleksandr Belyaev equalized, Mikhail Maltsev put the hosts ahead, and Egor Filin sealed it with an empty-netter for a 3-1 victory. Spartak’s dominance was especially clear in shots on goal-39 to 15. However, one issue still lingers: over the last three games, the team have had 11 power play opportunities and failed to convert any of them. Reilly remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from injury.
Match Results: Spartak Moscow
Severstal Cherepovec Team Overview
Four goals in three games - it’s Severstal’s offense that has been their biggest limitation at the start of the season. The team have actually created more chances than their numbers suggest: in clashes with Salavat Yulaev and Lada, their average xG stood at 3.36. Severstal found the net twice against Ufa, while Ilya Ivantsov’s shorthanded effort versus Lada proved to be the game-winner. Converting chances remains a concern, echoing their preseason struggles when they managed just one win in six outings.
Even against Lokomotiv, Andrei Kozyrev’s side stayed firmly in contention for two points, only to fall short in overtime (2-3). Vsevolod Skotnikov made his first appearance of the season and turned aside 26 of 28 shots, earning special praise from the head coach after the game. Kozyrev also attributed the low scoring to recent lineup changes and pointed to the absence of several key players who previously contributed heavily on offense. Abrosimov, Kazulaev, and Liska remain sidelined with injuries.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec
⚡️ Key Players
Kristian Jaros has tallied three points in three games for Spartak-one goal and two assists. Andrei Mironov has set up three goals for his teammates, while Mikhail Maltsev has recorded two points (1+1).
For Severstal, both Ilya Reingardt and Gregoire Thomas have picked up three points apiece. Reingardt has scored twice and added one assist, while Thomas has posted a goal and two assists.
🥅 Goaltenders
Ivan Fedotov has started all three games for Spartak, turning aside 61 of 65 shots for a .938 save percentage and a goals-against average of 1.34.
Vsevolod Skotnikov has featured in one game for Severstal, stopping 26 of 28 shots for a .929 save percentage and a 1.91 goals-against average.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Spartak bounced back from an opening defeat with two straight wins, but the Moscow side never really had to open up their game to get results. All three of their matches in the current campaign have finished under 5.5 total goals, and if you look further back, Spartak’s last five outings have all seen fewer than six goals scored. Severstal, meanwhile, have been even more conservative up front to start the season-just four goals in three games so far.
The overall trend for Cherepovets points in the same direction: in their last five matches, neither they nor their opponents have managed to reach six total goals. The four head-to-head meetings from last season’s regular campaign averaged just 4.75 goals per game, making this summer’s 6-4 result more of an outlier for this matchup. My pick here is under 6 total goals.
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