Neftjanik vs Ska Neva Prediction 14 October 2026
π Neftyanik have come out on top in their last three meetings with SKA-VMF, but the St. Petersburg side are looking far more dangerous this time around. The Army Men have racked up six wins in their last seven games, and just last weekend they put five goals past their opponents on the road. Almetyevsk also boast an impressive attacking unit, so this clash between two teams from the upper half of the table promises to be a compelling contest. The hosts will be keen to test just how real their rivalβs resurgence is, while the visitors will be eager to finally snap their losing streak in this head-to-head.
Head-to-Head
π Neftyanik and SKA-VMF have faced off in 38 official matches. The home side have claimed 14 victories, including overtime wins, while the visitors have come out on top 22 times. SKA-VMF also hold the edge in goals scored, outshooting their rivals 89 to 73. On average, the teams combine for 0.89 goals in the first period, 1.42 in the second, and 1.71 in the third. The typical game total stands at 3.26 goals. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 09 January 2026 at SKA-VMFβs arena, ending in a 2-1 win for Neftyanik.
Head-to-head statistics Neftjanik - Ska Neva
Neftjanik Team Overview
This season, Neftyanik have played 15 games, recording 11 wins and suffering 4 defeats. The team boasts a win rate of 73%, while losses account for 27% of their results. On average, Neftyanikβs matches feature a total of 4.67 goals, with the team scoring 2.93 times per game and conceding an average of 2 goals. Over the course of the campaign, Neftyanikβs players have found the net 44 times, with the second period proving especially productive-38.64% of their goals have come during that stretch. On home ice, the team averages 3.14 goals per game. Defensively, Neftyanik have allowed just 30 goals all season. The second period has been their toughest, accounting for half (50%) of all goals conceded. At home, Neftyanik also concede an average of 3.14 goals per game.
Match Results: Neftjanik
Ska Neva Team Overview
SKA-VMF have played 12 games this season, recording 8 wins and 4 losses. Their win rate stands at 67%, with losses making up the remaining 33%. On average, SKA-VMFβs matches feature 4.25 goals per game: the team themselves score 2.67 times per outing, while conceding 1.75. SKA-VMF have netted 32 goals so far, with half of those coming in the second period. On the road, they average 2.71 goals per game. Defensively, SKA-VMF have allowed just 21 goals this season, with half of those conceded in the second period as well. Away from home, they give up an average of two goals per game.
Match Results: Ska Neva
Prediction for the 1st period
Even when SKA-VMF manage to put up a fight against Neftyanik, the start of away games tends to be a struggle for the St. Petersburg side. In ten of their last eleven head-to-head clashes in Almetyevsk, the Army Men have gone into the first intermission without finding the net. While the visitorsβ current scoring form is impressive, this long-standing trend shouldnβt be ignored. The bet: SKA-VMF individual total under 0.5 goals in the first period.
Total Goals Prediction
In Almetyevsk, these teams rarely settle for just three goals combined. In nine of their last ten head-to-head clashes at Neftyanikβs home rink, the sides have scored at least four goals. SKA-VMFβs away record also points to a high-scoring encounter: the over 3.5 goals line has hit in eight of the St. Petersburg clubβs last nine road games. The pick here is over 3.5 total goals.βοΈ Editorβs Prediction
Neftyanik have traditionally come out on top against the St. Petersburg side, but this time, head-to-head history alone isnβt enough to assess the balance of power. SKA-VMF are in fine form, having won six of their last seven games and netted five goals away from home last weekend. The hosts also boast plenty of attacking options, with each of their last three fixtures producing five goals or more.
Recent meetings between these teams further support the case for a high-scoring affair. In three of their last four encounters, the sides combined for over four goals, and SKA-VMFβs current momentum suggests the visitors can keep the tempo high. Even if Neftyanik assert their dominance once again, the St. Petersburg outfit look poised to make a significant contribution to the total. My pick: over 4.5 goals.
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