Yuzhny Ural Orsk vs Chelmet Prediction 16 December 2025
📣 Tuesday's action kicks off with Yuzhny Ural from Orsk taking on Chelmet from Chelyabinsk. The match will be held in Orsk, adding an extra layer of motivation for the hosts. In the standings, these teams sit at opposite ends: Yuzhny Ural are in 26th place, while Chelmet are comfortably in 13th. It's clear that both teams are desperate for points right now: the hosts aim to climb out of the relegation zone, while the visitors are fighting for a top-10 spot.
Head-to-Head
📊 A statistical overview of the official head-to-head encounters between Yuzhny Ural and Chelmet:
- they have faced off in 30 matches;
- the home side has claimed 17 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have secured 13 wins;
- goals scored: 89 for Yuzhny Ural, 76 for Chelmet;
- average total goals in the 1st period - 1.87, in the 2nd - 1.87, in the 3rd - 1.35;
- average total goals per match - 5.06.
The last time these teams met was on 01 December 2025 at Chelmet's arena, with a final score of 5-4.
Head-to-head statistics Yuzhny Ural Orsk - Chelmet

Yuzhny Ural Orsk Team Overview
Yuzhny Ural are going through tough times, currently sitting 26th with 12 wins and 21 losses after 33 games. In their last five outings, they've managed only two victories, which is certainly disappointing for their fans. The team's average scoring is underwhelming: they net approximately 1.8 goals per game while conceding nearly three. The situation is even bleaker on home ice, where the "Ferrets" score just 1.56 goals per match. This places Yuzhny Ural among the league's least productive teams. However, there are glimpses of hope: at times, their defense shows solid performances, and the players fight until the very last second. Nonetheless, poor finishing remains the team's Achilles' heel and demands urgent attention.
Match Results: Yuzhny Ural Orsk

Chelmet Team Overview
Chelmet are firmly positioned in the playoff zone, sitting 13th with 18 wins and only 15 losses. Over their last five games, the team have showcased their prowess, securing four consecutive victories after a single setback. The recent performances from the Chelyabinsk side highlight their consistency and competitive spirit. Their offensive play is particularly impressive, averaging around three goals per game. Whether at home or on the road, their scoring remains consistently high. However, there's a catch: at times, the Metallurgists' defense makes errors that could cost them valuable points. Despite occasional defensive lapses, Chelmet display a solid level of play and are poised to contend for higher positions in the league standings.
Match Results: Chelmet
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matchups:
- Total encounters - 30;
- Number of first-period wins at home - 8; away - 1;
- Average first-period total: 1.87;
- Today's home team averages 1.1 goals, visitors - 0.77.
First-Period Statistics: Yuzhny Ural (home) vs Chelmet (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 14;
- Wins: 6 (33.33%) vs 7 (50%);
- Losses: 9 (50%) vs 4 (28.57%);
- Draws: 3 (16.67%) vs 3 (21.43%).
- Average goals scored: 0.67 vs 1.07;
- Average goals conceded: 0.83 vs 0.64.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 6;
- Losses: 3 vs 0;
- Draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-period total: 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.3 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.2).
- The first-period total over 0.5 goals hit in 30 of the last 31 head-to-head matches between these teams.
- The first-period total over 0.5 goals hit in 10 of the last 11 home games for Yuzhny Ural.
- The first-period total over 0.5 goals hit in 16 of the last 17 away games for Chelmet.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 30;
- Home wins - 17, Away wins - 13.
Statistics: Yuzhny Ural vs Chelmet
- Matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Wins: 12 (36%) vs 18 (55%);
- Losses: 21 (64%) vs 15 (45%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 6;
- Away wins in the tournament: 9.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 7;
- Losses: 7 vs 3;
- Home wins: 1;
- Away wins: 4.
- Chelmet are unbeaten (in regulation time) in their last 12 games.
- Chelmet are unbeaten (in regulation time) in 10 of their last 11 away games.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average total goals per match for the home team - 2.87, for the away team - 2.45;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 5.06;
- Both teams scored in the first period - 15 times;
- Both teams scored in the second period - 8 times;
- Both teams scored in the third period - 10 times.
Statistics: Yuzhny Ural vs Chelmet
- Average total in the tournament: 4.3 vs 5.27;
- Average goals scored: 1.73 vs 2.94;
- Average goals conceded: 2.76 vs 2.61;
- Yuzhny Ural: average home total in the tournament - 1.56;
- Chelmet: average away total in the tournament - 2.79;
- Last 10 games (average goals scored): 1.8 (home - 1.75) vs 3.4 (away - 3).
- Chelmet score less than 3.5 goals in their last 5 head-to-head away games against Orchanie.