Ryazan vs Chelmet Prediction 12 October 2026
🔊 The VHL game day wraps up with a clash between two teams desperate to break out of their losing streaks. Ryazan-VDV have dropped six of their last seven outings, while Chelmet have suffered four defeats over the same stretch. Last regular season, both head-to-head encounters went the way of the home side. On paper, Ryazan might seem poised to extend that trend, but Chelmet arrive fresh off a week-long break.
Head-to-Head
📊 Ryazan-VDV and Chelmet have faced off in 27 official games. The hosts have claimed victory 9 times, including overtime wins, while Chelmet have come out on top in 17 encounters. Chelmet also lead in goals scored, netting 67 to Ryazan-VDV’s 45. On average, the teams combine for 3.89 goals per game: 1.3 in the first period, and 1.33 in both the second and third. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 28 February 2026 at Chelmet’s rink, ending in a 2-1 win for the visitors.
Head-to-head statistics Ryazan - Chelmet

Ryazan Team Overview
This season, Ryazan-VDV have played 14 games, recording 4 wins and suffering 10 defeats. They have won 29% of their fixtures and lost 71%. Games involving Ryazan-VDV average 3.36 goals per match. The team score an average of 1.57 goals per game while conceding 2.29. Over the course of the season, Ryazan-VDV players have found the net 22 times, with 36.36% of those goals coming in the second period. On home ice, they average two goals per game. Defensively, Ryazan-VDV have conceded 32 goals this season. The first period has proven to be the most challenging, accounting for a third of all goals allowed (33.33%). At home, they also concede an average of two goals per game.
Match Results: Ryazan

Chelmet Team Overview
This season, Chelmet have played 10 games, picking up 3 wins and suffering 7 defeats. Their win rate stands at 30%, while they have come up short in the remaining 70% of their fixtures. On average, Chelmet’s games feature 5.3 goals: the team scores around 2 goals per outing and concedes approximately 3.6. Chelmet have found the net 20 times so far. The second period has proven to be their most productive, accounting for 40% of their total goals. On the road, Chelmet average just 1.29 goals per game. Defensively, they have already allowed 36 goals this season. The opening period has been particularly challenging, with opponents scoring 48% of their goals against Chelmet in the first frame. Away from home, they concede an average of 3.57 goals per match.
Match Results: Chelmet
Prediction for the 1st period
Ryazan-VDV and Chelmet rarely open their head-to-head clashes with early goals. In six of their last seven meetings, no more than one goal has been scored in the opening 20 minutes. This trend is even more pronounced in Ryazan, where ten of the previous eleven encounters saw fewer than two goals in the first period. The pick: first period total under 1.5 goals.
Total Prediction
Ryazan-VDV have been struggling to score three goals per game lately, failing to reach that mark in six of their last seven outings. The trend continues in head-to-head clashes with Chelmet: in eight of their previous nine meetings, Ryazan have managed no more than two goals. The pick here is Ryazan-VDV individual total under 2.5 goals.
Match Outcome Prediction
Chelymet rarely suffer heavy defeats against Ryazan. In nine of their last ten head-to-head encounters on the road, the Chelyabinsk side have managed to stay within a +1.5 handicap. This trend has continued in the current campaign, with the bet landing in six of their last seven games. The pick is Chelymet with a +1.5 handicap.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Both teams come into this game on the back of disappointing runs, but Ryazan-VDV's struggles in front of goal are particularly glaring. The hosts have failed to score more than two goals in six of their last seven outings. That stat becomes even more significant against Chelmet: in eight of the previous nine head-to-head meetings, the combined total has failed to reach five goals.
The visitors have enjoyed a full week to recover, but it’s difficult to gauge how that break will affect their performance. History between these sides provides a more reliable guide. Six of their last seven encounters saw no more than one goal scored in the opening period, and under 4.5 total goals landed in eight out of nine meetings. Given both teams' current form, there’s little reason to expect a sudden change. My pick is under 4.5 total goals.