CSKA vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Prediction 18 October 2026
🔊 CSKA are on a roll, leaving their rivals scrambling for ways to halt their winning streak. The Army Men have strung together 11 consecutive victories and sit comfortably atop the Western Conference. Neftekhimik are also riding high in second place in the East, but their recent form has taken a noticeable dip. That said, the Wolves did manage to figure out the Muscovites last season. Can they pull off another upset on the road this time?
Head-to-Head
📊 Last season, the teams traded home victories. Neftekhimik edged out CSKA 3-2 in Nizhnekamsk, beating the Army Men for the first time in three years. The return fixture in Moscow told a different story: CSKA claimed a 2-0 win, courtesy of goals from Dmitry Buchelnikov and Maksim Sorkin. Now, the Wolves are heading back to the capital, where they failed to find the net a year ago.
Head-to-head statistics CSKA - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Second place is not under threat for now.
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Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Team Overview
Neftekhimik remain second in the Eastern Conference despite dropping four of their last six games. Their recent loss to Barys was particularly painful: the Nizhnekamsk side held a two-goal lead, but ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime. Igor Grishin’s team continues to pose a threat up front, but they struggle to protect their advantage-a weakness that could prove far more costly against the current CSKA lineup.
In their most recent clash with Traktor, the Wolves once again found themselves in a tense finish. Matvey Nadvorny and Rafael Bikmullin both scored in the opening period, but the visitors responded each time. With the game tied at 2-2, it went into overtime, where German Tochilkin sealed the win just 30 seconds before the final buzzer. The 3-2 victory earned Neftekhimik two points, with Filipp Dolganov emerging as one of the key figures after turning away 40 shots. However, Nizhnekamsk’s power play continued to falter, despite having plenty of opportunities.
Match Results: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Prediction for the 1st period
In nine of Neftekhimik’s last ten games, we’ve seen at least one goal scored in the opening period. Their recent clash with Traktor also got off to a flying start, with both sides combining for three goals before the first intermission. The bet here is over 0.5 goals in the first period.
Total Prediction
CSKA have scored fewer than four goals in nine of their last ten home games. Even during their winning streak, the Red Army haven’t always been prolific in front of goal-against Dynamo, a single goal was enough to secure victory. The bet here is on CSKA’s individual total under 3.5 goals.
Match Outcome Prediction
CSKA have claimed victory in regulation time in six of their last seven games, while Neftekhimik have suffered four defeats in their previous six outings. Given this stark contrast in recent form, the home side are clear favourites. The bet here is on a CSKA win in regulation.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
CSKA’s narrow 1-0 win over Dynamo stands out from their recent run of high-scoring performances. Prior to that, the Army Men had netted three or more goals in six of their previous seven outings. Meanwhile, Neftekhimik have struggled defensively of late. The Nizhnekamsk side squandered a two-goal lead against Barys and twice allowed Traktor to draw level. Given Nikitin’s team’s current attacking form, I expect the Moscow club to find the net at least three times once again. My pick: CSKA individual total over 2.5 goals.
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