HC AKM Tula vs Ska Neva Prediction 16 January 2026
📣 In the upcoming regular season match of the Olimpbet VHL, teams from the lower half of the standings face off - Tula's AKM and St. Petersburg's SKA-VMF. This match holds significant importance for both teams, as each victory could be a step towards improving their position and an attempt to climb out of the basement of the standings.
Head-to-Head
📊 Official head-to-head statistics between AKM and SKA-VMF:
- They have played 13 matches;
- The home team has secured 7 wins (including overtime), while the visitors have 6;
- Goals scored: 39 against 40;
- Average total goals in the 1st period - 1.62, 2nd period - 2.23, 3rd period - 2.08;
- Average total goals per match - 5.92.
The teams last faced off on 05 November 2025 at SKA-VMF's arena, with a final score of 3-2.
Head-to-head statistics HC AKM Tula - Ska Neva
Akm Tula Team Overview
AKM have had a mixed season, securing just 20 wins against 22 losses. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with three defeats interspersed with two victories in their last five games, resulting in a negative outcome overall. However, their latest match ended in a win, offering fans hope for a positive result in the upcoming fixture. AKM's average scoring rate stands at 2.43 goals per game, but defensively they struggle, conceding an average of 2.93 goals per match. Notably, the Mikhailovites show weakness in power play situations and frequently falter in defense.
Match Results: Akm Tula
Ska Neva Team Overview
SKA-VMF are also navigating through tough times. The team dropped four consecutive games before finally snapping their losing streak with a win in their last outing. This victory has lifted the spirits of the "Sailors" a bit as they head out for an away game. On average, the St. Petersburg side scores only 1.85 goals per game, while conceding at a high rate of around 2.8 goals per match. Nonetheless, it's worth noting the players' resilience during crucial moments and their ability to come back after conceding goals.
Match Results: Ska Neva
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 13;
- First-period wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors on the road - 3;
- Average first-period total: 1.62;
- Today's home team averages 0.69 goals, visitors - 0.92.
First Period Stats: AKM (home) vs SKA-VMF (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 19;
- Number of wins: 4 (20%) vs 7 (36.84%);
- Number of losses: 7 (35%) vs 9 (47.37%);
- Number of draws: 9 (45%) vs 3 (15.79%).
- Average goals scored: 0.7 vs 0.63;
- Average goals conceded: 0.9 vs 0.74.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 0 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 2;
- Average first-period total: 1.1 (scored - 0.1, conceded - 1) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 1).
- AKM have failed to win the first period in 17 of their last 18 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 13;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 6.
Statistics: AKM vs SKA-VMF
- Matches played in the tournament: 42 vs 40;
- Wins: 20 (48%) vs 13 (33%);
- Losses: 22 (52%) vs 27 (68%);
- Home wins for the hosts: 11;
- Away wins for the visitors: 8.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 6 vs 6;
- Home wins for the hosts: 2;
- Away wins for the visitors: 4.
- AKM have failed to win (in regulation time) in 10 of their last 11 games.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals per match for the hosts - 3, for the visitors - 3.08;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 5.92;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 4 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 6 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 5 times.
Statistics: AKM vs SKA-VMF
- Average total in the tournament: 5 vs 4.43;
- Average goals scored: 2.43 vs 1.85;
- Average goals conceded: 2.93 vs 2.8;
- AKM: average total at home in the tournament - 2.3;
- SKA-VMF: average total away in the tournament - 1.89;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 1.8 (home - 2.33) vs 2 (away - 2.8).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are struggling with their offensive play and defensive actions, which explains their current standings in the league table. AKM tend to play aggressively at home, although they often falter due to a weak defense. On the other hand, SKA-VMF opts for a more cautious approach, even when playing away. One trend shows that AKM have failed to secure a win in regulation time in 10 of their last 11 matches. Given this, we suggest considering a bet on double chance SKA-VMF (X2). This bet has already been successful in the head-to-head clash between the teams from Tula and St. Petersburg earlier this season.No comments
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