HC AKM Tula vs Tambov Prediction 19 September 2026
🔊 AKM continue their home stand, hosting Tambov for a third consecutive game on their own ice. Both teams have made solid starts to the season and currently sit just outside the top ten, so the outcome of this head-to-head could significantly impact their positions in the standings. For the Wolves, there’s an added layer of intrigue-they’re set to face a notoriously tough opponent in their next fixture. We’ll see if Tambov can buck this trend and turn things around.
Head-to-Head
📊 AKM and Tambov have faced each other in 10 official matches. The home side have come out on top in 9 of those encounters, including overtime wins, while the visitors have managed just a single victory. AKM also lead the scoring charts, netting 36 goals to Tambov’s 21. The average total goals per game stands at 5.4. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 24 December 2025 at AKM’s arena and ended in a 4-2 win for the hosts.
Head-to-head statistics HC AKM Tula - Tambov

Akm Tula Team Overview
AKM head into this fixture on the back of three wins and two defeats in their last five outings, having lost their most recent game. On average, AKM score 2 goals per match, but that number drops to just 1 when playing at home, reflecting a more conservative approach in front of their own fans. Defensively, they remain solid, conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game overall and exactly 2 at home.
This balance allows AKM to stay within striking distance of the top ten, despite inconsistent results over their last ten matches (6 wins and 4 losses). The team are disciplined across all periods, as evidenced by a run of low-scoring periods on home ice: for instance, the total under 1.5 goals in both the second and third periods has hit multiple times in succession at this venue. Ultimately, AKM focus on structured defense and minimizing unnecessary goals conceded when playing at home.
Match Results: Akm Tula

Tambov Team Overview
Tambov head into this fixture in inconsistent form, having picked up two wins and suffered two defeats in their last four outings-the most recent ending in disappointment. Over a longer stretch, their record mirrors that of their opponents: four victories and six losses across the previous ten games. However, Tambov’s defense appears more vulnerable, conceding an average of 2.9 goals per game during this span.
Offensively, Tambov have been average, posting 2.25 goals per game this season. Yet, their scoring drops off dramatically away from home, where they have failed to find the net-a clear sign of significant struggles on the road. Despite these issues, the team remain disciplined at the back, allowing just eight goals over four games this campaign (an average of two per outing). Their main weaknesses are evident: limited attacking threat outside their own arena and persistent difficulties breaking through in the second period of head-to-head clashes with AKM.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
AKM’s recent fixtures have rarely seen more than five goals. In eight of their last nine VHL outings, the total has stayed under 5.5 goals. This trend is even more pronounced at home-AKM have played seven consecutive games on their own ice without surpassing the five-goal mark.Both patterns point to a similar scenario, especially with AKM’s extended home stretch. As a result, the overall goal tally stands out as the most compelling angle for this matchup. My pick: under 5.5 total goals.