Metallurg vs Norilsk Prediction
📣 In the upcoming match, Novokuznetsk Metallurg will face Norilsk. Metallurg are confidently leading the standings, while Norilsk have long lost their playoff hopes and have nothing left to fight for. Will Norilsk cause any trouble for the hosts? We'll find out soon enough.
Head-to-Head
📊 A statistical overview of the official encounters between Metallurg and Norilsk:
- They have faced off in 5 matches;
- The home team has secured 3 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have won 2;
- Goals scored: 15 for Metallurg, 12 for Norilsk;
- Average total goals per period: 1st period - 1.2, 2nd period - 2.4, 3rd period - 1.6;
- Average total goals per match - 5.2.
The last time these teams met was on 06 September 2025 at the Norilsk arena, with a final score of 4-5.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Metallurg Team Overview
Metallurg have secured five consecutive victories. Over their last 10 games, they have emerged victorious nine times, showcasing impressive offensive performance with an average of 4.4 goals per game, while maintaining solid defense, conceding only 1.8 goals on average. Notably, the team boasts a high power play conversion rate, which is a key factor in their winning most of their matches.
Match Results: Metallurg

Norilsk Team Overview
Norilsk are not in the best form, having suffered six defeats in their last ten matches. The team managed to secure two wins in their last four games and are working on improving their offensive play. They average 1.7 goals per game, which is unlikely to be enough for a successful contest against opponents like Metallurg.
Match Results: Norilsk
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 1; for the visitors - 1;
- Average first period total: 1.2;
- Today's home team averages 0.4 goals, while the visitors average 0.8.
First Period Statistics: Metallurg (home) vs Norilsk (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- Number of wins: 13 (43.33%) vs 6 (20%);
- Number of losses: 6 (20%) vs 16 (53.33%);
- Number of draws: 11 (36.67%) vs 8 (26.67%).
- Average total goals scored: 1 vs 0.53;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.5 vs 1.03.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 2;
- Average first period total: 1.6 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6).
- The total for the first period exceeded 0.5 goals in 10 of Norilsk's last 11 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total meetings - 5;
- Home wins - 3, Away wins - 2.
Statistics: Metallurg vs Norilsk
- Matches played in the tournament: 61 vs 61;
- Wins: 50 (82%) vs 21 (34%);
- Losses: 11 (18%) vs 40 (66%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 25;
- Away wins in the tournament: 13.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 9 vs 4;
- Losses: 1 vs 6;
- Home wins: 4;
- Away wins: 3.
- Metallurg have won in regulation time in 8 of their last 9 games.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average total goals per match for the home team - 3, for the away team - 2.4;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 5.2;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 0 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 1 time;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 1 time.
Statistics: Metallurg vs Norilsk
- Average tournament total: 5.52 vs 4.56;
- Average goals scored: 3.64 vs 1.97;
- Average goals conceded: 2.13 vs 2.75;
- Metallurg's average home total in the tournament - 3.87;
- Norilsk's average away total in the tournament - 2.07;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 4.4 (home - 4.4) vs 1.7 (away - 1.83).
- Metallurg have scored more than 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The clash between Metallurg and Norilsk promises to be intense. Metallurg are in excellent form, riding a five-game winning streak bolstered by their high-scoring prowess. Norilsk, on the other hand, are struggling both offensively and defensively but are eager to delight their fans as the regular season winds down. In their last encounter, Metallurg edged out Norilsk with a 5-4 victory. Considering this and the fact that over 4.5 goals has hit in 14 of Metallurg's last 16 home games, we confidently choose this total as our primary bet.