Ska Neva vs Zvezda Prediction 20 February 2026
📣 In the upcoming match, SKA-VMF will host Moscow's Zvezda on the ice in St. Petersburg. Both teams are currently languishing in the lower part of the standings, sitting in 23rd and 21st places respectively. The "Army Derby" is always a matter of principle and carries significant weight as the battle for playoff spots heats up, with every point potentially proving decisive.
Head-to-Head
📊 A breakdown of the head-to-head statistics between SKA-VMF and Zvezda:
- They have faced each other in 20 games;
- The home side boasts 14 wins (including overtime), while the visitors have 6;
- Goals scored: 66 to 46;
- Average goals in the 1st period - 1.62, in the 2nd - 1.76, in the 3rd - 1.71;
- Average total goals per game - 5.05.
The teams last met on 27 September 2025 at Zvezda's arena, with the scoreline reading 1-0.
Head-to-head statistics Ska Neva - Zvezda
Ska Neva Team Overview
SKA-VMF hold the 23rd spot in the standings, boasting 22 victories. The team has been in decent form recently, winning 7 of their last 10 games. However, their last two outings ended in disappointment for the St. Petersburg side. On average, the hosts score around 2 goals per game while conceding about 2.5 goals per match. One of the team's strengths is their ability to find the net both early and late in games. It's worth noting that SKA-VMF have also improved their performance in the second period compared to the start of the season.
Match Results: Ska Neva
Zvezda Team Overview
Zvezda sit two spots above the team from St. Petersburg and have been delivering slightly more confident performances. In their last five matches, the Moscow side have secured three victories, which keeps them in high spirits ahead of their clash with SKA-VMF. Zvezda's average scoring rate hovers around 2 goals per game, though it's worth noting their struggles in the second period: they rarely score more than one goal between the 20th and 40th minutes when playing away. An interesting fact is that Zvezda's players maintain a high level of physical fitness and do not run out of steam by the end of the third period.
Match Results: Zvezda
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- Number of first-period wins at home - 3; away - 3;
- Average first-period total: 1.62;
- Today's home team averages 1 goal, while the visitors average 0.62.
First-Period Stats: SKA-VMF (home) vs Zvezda (away)
- Number of tournament matches played: 27 vs 25;
- Number of wins: 10 (37.04%) vs 10 (40%);
- Number of losses: 9 (33.33%) vs 9 (36%);
- Number of draws: 8 (29.63%) vs 6 (24%).
- Average goals scored: 0.59 vs 0.8;
- Average goals conceded: 0.59 vs 0.68.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first-period total: 1.5 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.9).
- SKA-VMF scores more than 0.5 goals in the first period at home in 6 of their last 7 games.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head meetings:
- Average total goals per game for the home team - 3.14, for the visitors - 2.19;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matchups - 5.05;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 5 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 11 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 5 times.
Statistics: SKA-VMF vs Zvezda
- Average total in the tournament: 4.39 vs 4.33;
- Average goals scored: 1.96 vs 2.17;
- Average goals conceded: 2.61 vs 2.33;
- SKA-VMF: average total at home in the tournament - 1.96;
- Zvezda: average total on the road in the tournament - 2.12;
- Last 10 games (average goals scored): 2.6 (home - 2.5) vs 2.6 (away - 2.33).
- Zvezda scores less than 2.5 goals in 9 out of the last 10 head-to-head encounters with SKA-VMF.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The team from St. Petersburg have won 7 of their last 10 games, showcasing solid defensive play. Meanwhile, Zvezda have also been performing well, securing three victories in their last five outings. However, they have struggled in the second period, rarely finding the back of the net. Both teams generally adopt a cautious style of play with a focus on defense. Considering the statistics from previous encounters and current trends, let's look at betting on Zvezda's individual total of under 2.5 goals. This bet has hit in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head matchups between the teams from St. Petersburg and Moscow.No comments
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