Izhstal vs Yuzhny Ural Orsk Prediction
📣 On the ice in Izhevsk, local team Izhstal are set to face off against Yuzhny Ural. Izhstal aim to bolster their position among the group leaders, while Yuzhny Ural look to avoid a disappointing finish in their final match of the season.
Head-to-Head
📊 Here's a statistical overview of the official meetings between Izhstal and Yuzhny Ural:
- They have faced off in 25 matches;
- The home team has secured 14 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have won 11;
- Goals scored: 54 for Izhstal, 62 for Yuzhny Ural;
- Average goals per period: 1st - 1.07, 2nd - 1.67, 3rd - 1.48;
- Average total goals per match - 4.15.
The last time these teams clashed was on 08 September 2025 at Yuzhny Ural's arena, with a final score of 4-5.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Izhstal Team Overview
Izhevsk have claimed six victories in their last ten matches. However, they have dropped three of their recent five games, indicating some inconsistency. On average, the "Steelworkers" score 2.61 goals per game while conceding 2.33 goals on home ice. It's worth noting that Izhstal won their last head-to-head encounter with Yuzhny Ural 5-4, suggesting that the current hosts don't have a clear dominance over their opponents.
Match Results: Izhstal

Yuzhny Ural Orsk Team Overview
Southern Ural are currently going through a rough patch, suffering five consecutive defeats and seemingly losing their former spark. The Orsk side face challenges both offensively and defensively, with the stats painting a clear picture: they average just 1.67 goals per game while conceding 2.77. Their away performances are far from impressive, yet it's too early to write them off completely. The team has a knack for surprising opponents in the second period, consistently finding opportunities to breach the enemy's defense.
Match Results: Yuzhny Ural Orsk
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 25;
- First period wins at home - 6; away - 3;
- Average total goals in the first period: 1.07;
- Today's home team averages 0.56 goals, while the visitors average 0.52.
First Period Statistics: Izhstal (home) vs Yuzhny Ural (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- Wins: 14 (46.67%) vs 4 (13.33%);
- Losses: 10 (33.33%) vs 8 (26.67%);
- Draws: 6 (20%) vs 18 (60%).
- Average goals scored: 0.7 vs 0.33;
- Average goals conceded: 0.53 vs 0.6.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 4;
- Average first period total: 2.2 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.8).
- The first period total over 0.5 goals has hit in Izhstal's last 13 consecutive games.
- The first period total over 0.5 goals has hit in 6 of Yuzhny Ural's last 7 away games.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 25;
- Home team victories - 14, away team victories - 11.
Statistics: Izhstal vs Yuzhny Ural
- Matches played in the tournament: 61 vs 61;
- Victories: 34 (56%) vs 21 (34%);
- Losses: 27 (44%) vs 40 (66%);
- Home victories in the tournament: 15;
- Away victories in the tournament: 11.
Last 10 Matches:
- Victories: 6 vs 3;
- Losses: 4 vs 7;
- Home victories: 1;
- Away victories: 2.
- Yuzhny Ural have failed to win (in regulation time) on the road in 7 of their last 8 games.
- Yuzhny Ural have not won (in regulation time) for 6 consecutive matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average total goals per game for the home team - 2, for the away team - 2.3;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4.15;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 4 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 11 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 9 times.
Statistics: Izhstal vs Yuzhny Ural
- Average total in the tournament: 4.79 vs 4.23;
- Average goals scored: 2.61 vs 1.67;
- Average goals conceded: 2.33 vs 2.77;
- Izhstal: average total at home in the tournament - 2.33;
- Yuzhny Ural: average total on the road in the tournament - 1.77;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 3.6 (home - 3) vs 2 (away - 2.33).
- Yuzhny Ural have scored more than 1.5 goals on the road in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings with Izhstal.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The clash between Izhstal and Yuzhny Ural promises to be a goal-fest. Both teams are renowned for their potent attacking lines, yet they struggle with defensive consistency. In Izhstal's last ten games, the total has exceeded 4.5 goals on nine occasions. Considering this, a bet on over 4.5 goals seems more than reasonable.