Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma vs Norilsk Prediction 18 October 2025
📣 In another regular season clash of the Olimpbet VHL, Gornyak will host Norilsk. The team from Verkhnyaya Pyshma, currently sitting in 5th place, are aiming to contend for the top spot. The visitors from Norilsk, positioned at 25th, are striving to break away from the lower end of the standings and put on a strong performance.
Head-to-Head
📊 Here’s a breakdown of the head-to-head statistics between Gornyak and Norilsk:
- They have faced off in 10 matches;
- The home team has secured 4 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have claimed 6 wins;
- Goals scored: 34 for Gornyak, 33 for Norilsk;
- Average total goals in the 1st period - 2.1, in the 2nd - 2.3, in the 3rd - 2.1;
- Overall average total goals per match - 6.5.
The teams last met on 04 April 2025 at Norilsk's arena, with the final score being 5-2.
Head-to-head statistics Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma - Norilsk

Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma Team Overview
Gornyak are on a roll lately. The team not only delivers consistent performances but also dazzles opponents with their offensive prowess, averaging more than three goals per game-a strong statement of intent. At home, Gornyak put on a real scoring spectacle. On their own ice, they concede less than two goals per match. Their power play is confident and well-organized. However, the team's discipline can sometimes falter, which might backfire against experienced opponents.
Match Results: Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma

Norilsk Team Overview
Norilsk are going through a tough spell, with three consecutive losses casting a shadow over the Bears' recent performances. However, the team remains resilient, striving to rediscover their form. While Norilsk's scoring has been underwhelming, averaging just 1.7 goals per game, they are adept at playing defensively and capitalizing on counterattacks. Notably, Norilsk excel at containing opposing forwards in the third period. The team's inconsistency and frequent shifts in outcomes suggest they are still searching for the right balance between offense and defense.
Match Results: Norilsk
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 10;
- First period wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors on the road - 2;
- Average total goals in the first period: 2.1;
- Today's home team averages 0.9 goals, while the visitors average 1.2.
First Period Stats: Gornyak-UGMK (home) vs Norilsk (away)
- Number of tournament matches played: 8 vs 7;
- Wins: 5 (62.5%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- Draws: 3 (37.5%) vs 2 (28.57%).
- Average goals scored: 1.13 vs 0.71;
- Average goals conceded: 0.13 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 2;
- Average first period total: 1.7 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 1).
- Gornyak have not lost the first period at home in 9 consecutive matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 10;
- Home wins - 4, Away wins - 6.
Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK vs Norilsk
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- Wins: 11 (73%) vs 6 (40%);
- Losses: 4 (27%) vs 9 (60%);
- Home wins for the hosts in the tournament: 6;
- Away wins for the visitors in the tournament: 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Losses: 4 vs 6;
- Home wins for the hosts: 2;
- Away wins for the visitors: 4.
- Norilsk have covered the +1.5 spread on the road in 6 consecutive games.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Average total goals per game for hosts - 3.4, for visitors - 3.3;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 6.5;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - once;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 5 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 4 times.
Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK vs Norilsk
- Average total in the tournament: 4.93 vs 4.67;
- Average goals scored: 3.27 vs 2.07;
- Average goals conceded: 1.87 vs 2.67;
- Gornyak-UGMK: average home total in the tournament - 3.38;
- Norilsk: average away total in the tournament - 2.29;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 2.6 (home - 2.25) vs 1.7 (away - 2.29).
- Total under 5.5 goals has hit in 6 of Gornyak's last 7 home games.
- Total under 5.5 goals has hit in Norilsk's last 6 consecutive games.