Neftjanik vs Magnitka Prediction 21 February 2026
📣 Neftyanik will host Magnitka on their home ice in another regular season clash. Both teams sit near the top of the standings and are battling for crucial points. They aim to bolster their positions ahead of the upcoming playoffs.
Head-to-Head
📊 Neftyanik and Magnitka have faced off in three matches. Here's the breakdown:
- wins (including overtime): home team - 2, visitors - 1;
- goals scored: 7 to 6;
- average total goals per match - 4.33.
Head-to-head statistics Neftjanik - Magnitka

Neftjanik Team Overview
Neftyanik have been in impressive form, winning 7 out of their last 10 games while averaging nearly 4 goals per match. Although they suffered a loss in their most recent outing, the team had previously enjoyed a two-game winning streak. Over the season, the "Bulls" have conceded just 103 goals, showcasing a solid defense, especially at home where they allow only 1.64 goals per game. Offensively, Almetyevsk are performing well, scoring 3.55 goals per game thanks to their effective attack and powerful power play units.
Match Results: Neftjanik

HC Magnitka Magnitogorsk Team Overview
Metallurg Magnitogorsk are a team whose results can be tough to predict. In their last ten games, they've secured six victories but have fallen to their opponents four times. However, the "Foxes" seem to excel on the road, averaging just over three goals per game when playing away. Historically, Magnitka have played with confidence and consistency away from home, winning in regulation time in nine of their last ten road games.
Match Results: HC Magnitka Magnitogorsk
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- Number of first-period wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors - 0;
- Average total in the first period: 0.67;
- Today's home team averages 0.33 goals, visitors - 0.33.
First Period Stats: Neftyanik (home) vs Magnitka Magnitogorsk (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- Number of wins: 17 (68%) vs 9 (36%);
- Number of losses: 1 (4%) vs 3 (12%);
- Number of draws: 7 (28%) vs 13 (52%).
- Average goals scored: 1.16 vs 0.72;
- Average goals conceded: 0.24 vs 0.4.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 5;
- Average first-period total: 1 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.1) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4).
- The total for the first period has been under 1.5 goals in Neftyanik's last 5 games.
- The total for the first period has been under 1.5 goals in 9 of Magnitka's last 10 away games.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 3;
- Home team wins - 2, away team wins - 1.
Statistics: Neftyanik vs Magnitka Magnitogorsk
- Matches played in the tournament: 53 vs 52;
- Wins: 36 (68%) vs 30 (58%);
- Losses: 17 (32%) vs 22 (42%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 19;
- Away wins in the tournament: 15.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 6;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Home wins: 4;
- Away wins: 5.
- Magnitka covers the +1.5 spread in 14 of their last 16 games.
- Magnitka covers the +1.5 spread in 9 of their last 10 away games.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Average goals per game for the home team - 2.33, for the away team - 2;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4.33;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 0 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 2 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 1 time.
Statistics: Neftyanik vs Magnitka Magnitogorsk
- Tournament average total: 5.23 vs 4.87;
- Average goals scored: 3.55 vs 2.94;
- Average goals conceded: 1.94 vs 2.19;
- Neftyanik: home average total in the tournament - 3.64;
- Magnitka Magnitogorsk: away average total in the tournament - 3.16;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 3.9 (home - 3.33) vs 2.7 (away - 3.33).
- Magnitka scores over 1.5 goals on the road in 6 of their last 7 matches.