Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma vs Khimik Prediction 21 December 2025
📣 In another regular season clash, Gornyak from Verkhnyaya Pyshma will face off against Khimik from Voskresensk. Both teams are nestled in the top ten and are eager to solidify their playoff spots. There's no doubt that the upcoming match is crucial: every point gained could be decisive in the battle for higher standings.
Head-to-Head
📊 A statistical overview of the official encounters between Gornyak and Khimik:
- They have faced off in 16 matches;
- The home team has secured 7 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have claimed 9 wins;
- Goals scored: 38 by Gornyak against 46 by Khimik;
- Average goals in the 1st period - 1.94, in the 2nd - 1.81, in the 3rd - 1.25;
- Average total goals per match - 5.
The teams last met on 21 November 2025 at Khimik's arena, with the final score of 4-5.
Head-to-head statistics Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma - Khimik

Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma Team Overview
Gornyak have been showing inconsistent form in their recent outings, with four consecutive defeats painting a clear picture. The team averages 3.17 goals per game while conceding an average of 2.49 goals, which keeps them competitive against strong opponents. At home, the Verkhnyaya Pyshma side typically play solid defense, allowing just 2.25 goals on average. It's noteworthy that the team rarely loses the third periods when playing on their home ice.
Match Results: Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma

Khimik Voskresensk Team Overview
Khimik currently sit in fifth place, showcasing more consistent results compared to the home team. With six wins in their last ten games, the visitors are clearly in good form. Their defense is solid, conceding an average of just two goals per game-one of the best records in the league. Meanwhile, their offensive prowess is impressive, averaging nearly three goals per match, enabling them to secure positive outcomes both at home and on the road. Notably, Khimik tend to start matches energetically, setting the pace from the opening minutes.
Match Results: Khimik Voskresensk
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Number of first-period wins for the home team (on home ice) - 2; for the visitors (away) - 2;
- Average total in the first period: 1.94;
- Today's home team averages 1 goal, while the visitors average 0.94.
First Period Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK (home) vs Khimik (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 16;
- Number of wins: 11 (55%) vs 4 (25%);
- Number of losses: 4 (20%) vs 8 (50%);
- Number of draws: 5 (25%) vs 4 (25%).
- Average goals scored: 1.05 vs 0.63;
- Average goals conceded: 0.45 vs 0.75.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 2;
- Average first-period total: 2.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1.4) vs 1.8 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.9).
- The total for the first period exceeded 0.5 goals in seven consecutive head-to-head matches between these teams.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 9.
Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK vs Khimik
- Matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
- Wins: 21 (60%) vs 21 (60%);
- Losses: 14 (40%) vs 14 (40%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 11;
- Away wins in the tournament: 10.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Home wins: 2;
- Away wins: 4.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Average goals per match for the home team - 2.38, for the away team - 2.88;
- Average total goals in head-to-heads - 5;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 7 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 8 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 5 times.
Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK vs Khimik
- Average tournament total: 5.4 vs 4.57;
- Average goals scored: 3.17 vs 2.77;
- Average goals conceded: 2.49 vs 2.09;
- Gornyak-UGMK: average home total in the tournament - 3.1;
- Khimik: average away total in the tournament - 2.81;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 3.1 (home - 2.6) vs 2.7 (away - 2.75).
- Gornyak have scored more than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 meetings with Khimik.
- Gornyak have scored more than 1.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches.