Avangard Omsk vs Metallurg Magnitogorsk Prediction 13 September 2026
π The Eastern Classic returns to Omsk right at the start of the season. Avangard have already suffered a shutout loss but bounced back with a win over Sochi, though they head into this clash with a lengthy injury list. Metallurg, meanwhile, find themselves in a completely different position: the Magnitogorsk side have won all three of their official games so far, and if you include preseason, their winning streak now stands at seven. Last season, Avangard came out on top more often in head-to-head meetings, so this away trip will be a real test of form for Andrey Razinβs squad.
Head-to-Head
π Last regular season, these teams faced off six times. Avangard came out on top in four of those encounters, while Metallurg claimed victory in the other two. The head-to-head wasnβt particularly high-scoring, with the average total sitting at exactly four goals per game. Now, both sides head into their next clash in a different frame of mind. Metallurg have managed to pick up points in each of their last three visits to Omsk, although last yearβs overall series still favored Avangard.
Head-to-head statistics Avangard Omsk - Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Avangard Omsk Team Overview
The opening game of the championship proved deceptive for Omsk. Avangard fired 41 shots on target against Salavat Yulaevβs 22 and generated 3.1 expected goals, yet failed to convert any of their chances and suffered a 0-4 defeat. This all came amid a difficult personnel situation: before the regular season even began, the team lost several key players. Thatβs why the first win was crucial-not just for the points, but to restore confidence after a rocky start.
Avangard finally found their scoring touch against Sochi. Nail Yakupov netted the teamβs first goal of the season, Semyon Chistyakov added a goal and two assists, and after the second intermission, Joshua Leivo and Vasily Ponomaryov extended the lead to four. Ivan Prosvetov, making his debut for Avangard, stopped 25 of 26 shots (4-1). Still, heading into their clash with Metallurg, the roster remains depleted: Volkov, Lajoie, Leuca, McLeod, Prokhorkin, and Sharipzyanov are sidelined with injuries, while Paquette is out due to personal reasons.
Match Results: Avangard Omsk
Metallurg Magnitogorsk Team Overview
Magnitogorsk have carried their winning momentum from preseason straight into the opening official fixtures. Two home games against Amur yielded four points-Metallurg first claimed a 4-3 victory, then edged out another win in overtime, 2-1. Interestingly, in the opener, the visitors actually led in expected goals-3.1 to 1.9-but Andrei Razinβs side proved more clinical with their chances. Another notable early-season trend: through three games, Metallurg have yet to concede a goal while shorthanded.
In Kazan, Metallurg were forced to rescue a result with just nine seconds left on the clock. Ak Bars twice took the lead, but first Ruslan Iskhakov scored a shorthanded goal, and in the dying moments Dmitry Silantyev sent the contest to overtime. The winner was only decided in the shootout, where Sergei Tolchinsky and Iskhakov found the net to seal a 3-2 win. Throughout the game, Alexander Smolin faced heavy pressure, including 15 shots on target in the opening period alone. This victory marked Metallurgβs third straight in the league and their seventh consecutive win overall, including preseason friendlies.
Match Results: Metallurg Magnitogorsk
β‘οΈ Key Players
Semyon Chistyakov has tallied three points in two appearances for Avangard, scoring once and adding two assists. Andrew Poturalski has set up teammates twice, while Nail Yakupov has found the net once.
For Metallurg, both Makar Khabarov and Sergei Tolchinsky have posted three points each. Khabarov has registered three assists, while Tolchinsky has a 1+2 stat line. Dmitry Silantyev has scored twice.
π₯ Goaltenders
Ivan Prosvetov made one start for Avangard and secured the win, stopping 25 of 26 shots for a .962 save percentage and a goals-against average (GAA) of 1.00. Nikita Serebryakov also played once, turning aside 18 of 21 shots-an .857 save percentage with a 3.01 GAA.
Egor Zavragin featured in one game for Metallurg, conceding just one goal and posting a .944 save percentage with a GAA of 1.00. Alexander Smolin has appeared in three games, recording one win, allowing four goals, with a .923 save percentage and a 1.94 GAA.
βοΈ Editorβs Prediction
Metallurg keep finding different ways to get the job done. Against Amur, their clinical finishing made the difference; in their second outing, they clinched victory in overtime, and in Kazan, they rescued the game with just nine seconds left before seeing off their opponents in the shootout. As a result, Magnitogorsk have won all three of their league fixtures so far, and if you count preseason, their winning streak now stands at seven games.
Avangard bounced back confidently against Sochi after their setback against Salavat Yulaev, so current form alone isnβt enough to make a call here. The bigger issue is Omskβs roster situation: six players remain sidelined through injury, and Paquette is out for personal reasons. On top of that, Metallurg have picked up points on each of their last three trips to Omsk. My pick: Metallurg double chance (X2) in regulation time.
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