Neftjanik vs Chelmet Prediction 19 February 2026
📣 On Thursday evening, we'll witness a showdown between Neftyanik and Chelmet. The battle for prime playoff positions intensifies: Neftyanik are currently in third place and aim to solidify their spot among the leaders, while Chelmet need to climb higher from their eleventh position. Who will come out on top? We'll find out soon enough.
Head-to-Head
📊 A statistical overview of the head-to-head encounters between Neftyanik and Chelmet:
- They have faced off in 26 matches;
- The home team has secured 11 wins (including overtime), while the visitors have claimed 15 victories;
- Goals scored: 76 against 69;
- Average total goals per match: 5.11.
The teams last met on 03 October 2025 at Chelmet's arena, with the game ending 4-3.
Head-to-head statistics Neftjanik - Chelmet

Neftjanik Team Overview
Neftyanik have secured seven victories in their last ten games. In their most recent matchup, the Almetyevsk side snapped a two-game losing streak with a win. They are averaging 3.67 goals per game while conceding just 1.63 goals-one of the best defensive records in the league. The team's strengths lie in their power play efficiency and solid defensive play, though the "Bulls" can sometimes be inconsistent on the road. Notably, in their last five home games against Chelmet, Neftyanik have surpassed an individual total of 3.5 goals.
Match Results: Neftjanik

Chelmet Team Overview
Chelmet are also performing admirably, boasting seven victories in their last ten matches and an impressive four-game winning streak. The team from Chelyabinsk averages 2.72 goals per game on the road, while allowing opponents to score an average of 2.68 goals. These numbers, though balanced, don't particularly stand out compared to Neftyanik. Notably, Chelmet often struggles at the start of games, frequently ending the first period scoreless. This issue might prove crucial in the upcoming match and could very well determine its outcome.
Match Results: Chelmet
Prediction for the 1st period
First Period Statistics: Neftyanik (home) vs Chelmet (away)
- total matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 25;
- wins: 16 (66.67%) vs 8 (32%);
- losses: 1 (4.17%) vs 7 (28%);
- draws: 7 (29.17%) vs 10 (40%).
- average goals scored: 1.17 vs 0.84;
- average goals conceded: 0.25 vs 0.76.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 3;
- average first period total: 1.1 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.1) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.7).
- Total goals under 1.5 in the first period occurred in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head encounters between these teams.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- Home wins - 11, Away wins - 15.
Statistics: Neftyanik vs Chelmet
- Games played in the tournament: 52 vs 52;
- Wins: 35 (67%) vs 29 (56%);
- Losses: 17 (33%) vs 23 (44%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 18;
- Away wins in the tournament: 15.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 7;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Home wins: 4;
- Away wins: 3.
- Chelmet covers +1.5 spread in 9 of their last 10 matches.
Total Prediction
Statistics: Neftyanik vs Chelmet
- Average total in the tournament: 5.25 vs 5.38;
- Average goals scored: 3.56 vs 2.9;
- Average goals conceded: 1.94 vs 2.69;
- Neftyanik: average home total in the tournament - 3.67;
- Chelmet: average away total in the tournament - 2.72;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 4 (home - 3.5) vs 2.9 (away - 2.33).
- Neftyanik scores over 3.5 goals at home in five consecutive head-to-head matches against Chelmet.