Khimik vs Magnitka Prediction 22 September 2026

Khimik head into this clash riding a confident three-game winning streak, having taken four victories from their last six outings. In their most recent match, however, the club struggled with costly errors, falling 4-5 to Yuzhny Ural. Offensively, Khimik have been prolific, averaging 3.83 goals per game overall and an even more impressive four goals per contest on home ice. Defensively, they concede an average of 2.17 goals, but at home, the team occasionally leaves the door open-allowing five goals per game on average in their own arena.

The last ten fixtures further highlight this blend of attacking firepower and defensive lapses, with Khimik averaging 2.8 goals scored against 2.5 conceded per match. The opening period is particularly noteworthy: Khimik consistently set the tone early, having cleared the individual total over 0.5 goals in the first period in six consecutive games.

Metallurg Magnitogorsk head into this fixture on the back of a disappointing run, having lost four of their last five games and picking up just a single win in that stretch. Their most recent outing ended in yet another defeat, further highlighting their current slump. Over their last ten matches, the visitors have managed only one victory-a statistic reflected in their offensive output, averaging just 1.8 goals per game while conceding a hefty 3.1.

Their away form paints an even bleaker picture: Metallurg average only 1.33 goals on the road, while allowing opponents to score three times per game on average. Notably, their slow starts have become a worrying trend-Magnitogorsk have now failed to find the net in the opening period of nine consecutive away fixtures, a pattern consistent with league-wide tendencies. Defensively, they look far more solid at home, giving up just 0.5 goals per game, but their back line struggles significantly when playing on hostile ice against attack-minded hosts.