Gornyak Uchaly vs Buran Prediction 16 January 2026
📣 The upcoming match will see the ice hockey players of Gornyak Verkhnyaya Pyshma face off against Voronezh's Buran. The home team will aim to solidify their position at the top of the standings, while Voronezh will look to climb out of the lower ranks. Points are crucial for both teams, as every point earned could significantly impact their season's prospects.
Head-to-Head
📊 A statistical overview of the official encounters between Gornyak and Buran:
- They have faced each other in 15 matches;
- The home team has secured 12 wins (including overtime), while the visitors have claimed 3;
- Goals scored: 48 against 32;
- Average total goals in the 1st period - 1.38, in the 2nd - 1.81, in the 3rd - 1.63;
- Average total goals per match - 4.75.
The teams last met on 02 November 2025 at Buran's arena, with the scoreline reading 2-0.
Head-to-head statistics Gornyak Uchaly - Buran

Gornyak Uchaly Team Overview
Gornyak have shown quite consistent performance throughout the season, currently sitting in 5th place with 24 wins from 41 matches. In their last five outings, the team secured back-to-back victories, indicating a positive trend. Gornyak's average scoring rate stands at 3.07 goals per game, with a slightly higher 3.09 goals per match at home. The team boasts a solid defense, conceding an average of just 2.14 goals on their home ice. Notably, Gornyak have a tradition of performing well against teams in the lower half of the table.
Match Results: Gornyak Uchaly

Buran Voronezh Team Overview
Buran find themselves in a tough spot, sitting in 24th place with just 17 wins out of 43 games, struggling in recent matchups. Over the last five games, Buran have managed only one victory. However, their average scoring still offers some hope for competition-they net around 2.16 goals per game while conceding about three goals per match. The team lacks consistency both offensively and defensively.
Match Results: Buran Voronezh
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- First period wins for the home team (on home ice) - 2; for the away team (on the road) - 0;
- Average total in the first period: 1.38;
- Today's home team averages 0.81 goals, visitors average 0.56.
First Period Stats: Gornyak-UGMK (home) vs Buran (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 19;
- Number of wins: 11 (50%) vs 5 (26.32%);
- Number of losses: 4 (18.18%) vs 7 (36.84%);
- Number of draws: 7 (31.82%) vs 7 (36.84%).
- Average goals scored: 0.95 vs 0.42;
- Average goals conceded: 0.41 vs 0.68.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first period total: 1.2 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.8).
- Gornyak fail to win the first period at home in 6 out of their last 7 games.
- Buran avoid losing the first period on the road in 6 out of their last 7 games.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- Home team victories - 12, away team - 3.
Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK vs Buran
- Matches played in the tournament: 41 vs 43;
- Wins: 24 (59%) vs 17 (40%);
- Losses: 17 (41%) vs 26 (60%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 13;
- Away wins in the tournament: 7.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 7 vs 6;
- Home wins for the hosts: 2;
- Away wins for the visitors: 2.
- Gornyak remain unbeaten (in regulation time) at home in their last 7 head-to-heads with Buran.