HC AKM Tula vs Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma Prediction 16 October 2026
🔊 AKM and Gornyak-UMMC both made promising starts to the season, but head into their head-to-head clash in less convincing form. Both sides are desperate for a win to snap their recent losing streaks, but the Tula club have extra motivation. The last time AKM managed to beat their rivals from Verkhnyaya Pyshma on home ice was back in 2022. Since then, home games against Gornyak have not gone Mihaylov’s way. Can AKM finally turn the tide on October 16, or will the visitors once again leave Tula with all the points?
Head-to-Head
📊 AKM and Gornyak-UGMK have faced off in 10 official games. The hosts have claimed 3 victories, including overtime wins, while the visitors have come out on top in 7 encounters. Gornyak-UGMK also lead in goals scored, with 28 to AKM’s 23. On average, the teams combine for 1.6 goals in the first period, 2 in the second, and 1.4 in the third. The average total per game stands at exactly 5 goals. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 24 February 2026 at Gornyak-UGMK’s home ice and ended 4-2.
Head-to-head statistics HC AKM Tula - Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma
Akm Tula Team Overview
AKM have played 15 games this season, recording 9 wins and 6 losses. The team’s win rate stands at 60%, while their loss rate is 40%. AKM’s matches average 5.2 goals per game, with the team scoring 3.13 and conceding 2.27 on average. Over the course of the season, AKM have found the net 47 times. The second period has been their most productive stretch, accounting for 40.43% of all their goals. On home ice, AKM typically put up 4.14 goals per game. Defensively, AKM have allowed 34 goals this season. The opening period has proved to be the most challenging, with 31.25% of all goals conceded coming in the first twenty minutes. At home, they also concede an average of 4.14 goals per outing.
Match Results: Akm Tula
Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma Team Overview
This season, Gornyak-UGMK have played 11 games, picking up 7 wins and suffering 4 losses. Their win percentage stands at 64%, while they've been beaten in 36% of their outings. On average, matches featuring Gornyak-UGMK produce 4.73 goals, with the team scoring 2.91 goals per game and conceding roughly 2.09. Over the course of the season, they've netted a total of 32 goals-most notably in the opening period, which accounts for 53.13% of their total scoring output. Away from home, Gornyak-UGMK average 2.71 goals per game. Defensively, they've allowed just 23 goals all season, but the second period has proven to be their toughest stretch-opponents have scored half of their total goals against Gornyak-UGMK during that frame. On the road, they concede an average of 2.29 goals per game.
Match Results: Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma
Prediction for the 1st period
Gornyak-UMMC rarely allow their opponents to seize the initiative early on. In ten of their last eleven games, they have avoided defeat in the opening period, and this streak extends to seven consecutive away fixtures. AKM have also struggled to start strong against the Urals side: in seven of the previous eight head-to-head meetings, the Tula club failed to win the first twenty minutes. The stats for both teams point in one direction here. The pick - Gornyak-UMMC to avoid defeat in the first period.
Total Prediction
Games against Gornyak-UGMK rarely see AKM piling up the goals. In six of their last seven head-to-head clashes, Tula have failed to score more than twice. Even on home ice, Mikhailov’s side struggle to break down this opponent’s defense. In their previous meeting in Tula, fans witnessed just a single goal. So banking on the hosts to net three times looks like a risky call. The pick: AKM individual total under 2.5 goals.
Match Outcome Prediction
Gornyak-UMMC have enjoyed a strong run of results in recent meetings with AKM. The Tula side have failed to beat this opponent in regulation time in seven of their last eight head-to-head clashes. Even home ice hasn’t always worked in Mihaylov’s favour: their last win over the Urals club in Tula dates back to 2022. Both teams are navigating a difficult stretch right now, so it’s hard to give a clear edge to either side. However, the head-to-head history suggests the visitors can once again avoid defeat inside 60 minutes. The pick: Gornyak-UMMC double chance (X2) in regulation time.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
AKM have rarely been involved in high-scoring encounters lately. Three of their last five games have featured just three goals apiece. Meetings with Gornyak-UGMK also tend to be low-scoring affairs for the Tula side: in six of their previous seven head-to-head clashes, no more than two goals were scored. Their last match-up in Tula was especially telling, with only one goal separating the teams. Both sides are currently struggling for form, but that doesn't necessarily mean this game will turn into a shootout. Given AKM's recent track record and the history of this fixture, my pick is under 5.5 total goals.
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