Ska Neva vs Chelmet Prediction 18 September 2026
🔊 SKA-VMF continue their homestand with a clash against Chelmet, though both sides come into this fixture with very different recent experiences. The St. Petersburg club have already played twice as many games, making a direct comparison between the teams' starts to the season somewhat tricky. That said, neither side will be particularly pleased with their early results. The situation is especially tough for Chelmet, who are looking to turn things around in St. Petersburg after suffering two heavy defeats.
Head-to-Head
📊 SKA-VMF and Chelmet have faced each other 27 times. The hosts have claimed 11 wins, including overtime victories, while the visitors have come out on top 13 times. SKA-VMF hold the edge in goals scored, netting 73 to Chelmet’s 66. On average, the teams combine for 1.26 goals in the first period, 1.74 in the second, and 2.04 in the third. The overall average total per game stands at 4.89 goals. Their most recent head-to-head clash took place on 07 February 2026 at Chelmet’s home rink and ended with a 3-2 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Ska Neva - Chelmet
Ska Neva Team Overview
SKA-VMF have already played six games this season, giving us a decent sample size to assess their early form. Over their last five outings, the team have picked up three wins and suffered two defeats, including a victory in their most recent match. The St. Petersburg side are putting up solid offensive numbers: they average 3 goals per game over their last ten fixtures, compared to a monthly average of 2.5, though that figure drops to 2.0 when playing at home.
Defensively, SKA-VMF aren’t always watertight, conceding an average of 2.67 goals overall - but they manage to keep that number closer to two on home ice. Overall, SKA-VMF look like a well-balanced squad with respectable attacking potential and the ability to ramp up the pressure as games progress. Notably, they tend to come alive in the second period, with over 1.5 goals scored in that frame in six of their last seven matches. However, occasional lapses at the back mean high-scoring outcomes are always on the cards when they take the ice.
Match Results: Ska Neva
Chelmet Team Overview
Chelyabinsk Chelmet have struggled to find consistency at the start of the season, recording just one win from their opening three fixtures and suffering two heavy defeats on the road. Both recent away games ended in emphatic losses, with a significant gap between goals scored and conceded. The visitors are averaging just 0.67 goals per game while conceding 3.67 - a figure that places them among the league’s least effective attacking sides in this early stretch, while their defensive frailties have been exposed even by mid-tier opponents.
Their away form further highlights these issues: Chelmet rarely threaten in front of goal, struggle to convert on the power play, and often allow opponents too much freedom in attack. Their only recent success came at home, underlining the stark contrast between their performances on their own ice and away from it.
Match Results: Chelmet
⭐ Editorial Prediction
SKA-VMF head into this clash with a balanced record of three wins and three losses from their last six outings, maintaining a steady pace with an average of around 4.8 goals per game, combining goals scored and conceded. One key trend to watch is their performance in the second period: SKA-VMF consistently ramp up their intensity here, as evidenced by the fact that the total for the second period has gone over 1.5 goals in six of their last seven matches. Overall, the hosts remain productive both at home and across all three periods, but their defense is far from impenetrable. Chelmet, meanwhile, are struggling to pick up points: just one win and two defeats so far this season, with only three victories in their last ten games, highlighting a dip in form. However, their away fixtures have often been high-scoring affairs - over 4.5 total goals has landed in seven of Chelmet’s last eight road games, reflecting a clear seasonal trend. Defensively, the visitors remain vulnerable: they regularly concede more than three goals per away game, raising the likelihood of a high-scoring contest. This matchup brings together two clear seasonal patterns: first, SKA-VMF’s tendency for high-scoring second periods; second, the strong probability of an overall total over 4.5 goals, thanks to Chelmet’s open style on the road and both teams’ shaky backlines. All signs point to an end-to-end encounter with plenty of chances - especially by the midway point - backed up by recent stats from both sides. The pick: over 4.5 total goals.
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