Torpedo vs Avangard Omsk Prediction 22 September 2026
🔊 Torpedo have made a strong start to the season, though their encounters with CSKA remain an exception-Nizhny Novgorod have lost both meetings so far. Now, another tough opponent arrives at VOLGA Arena, one that has caused Torpedo plenty of problems in recent years. Avangard have claimed seven straight head-to-head wins, but they come into this clash on the back of two away defeats. This gives the hosts a real opportunity to try and end their long winless run in this matchup.
Avangard know how to get results against Torpedo
📊 Avangard have come out on top in each of their last seven meetings with Torpedo. Last season, the Omsk side looked especially dominant in both encounters: they first cruised to a 6-2 victory in Nizhny Novgorod, despite both teams registering the same number of shots on goal, with Dmitry Rashevsky netting a brace.
Back in Omsk, Guy Boucher’s men once again asserted their superiority with a 4-1 win. Giovanni Fiore stole the spotlight this time, notching a hat-trick. Notably, Avangard excelled in the closing stages of these games, firing home six of their ten goals in the third period.
Head-to-head statistics Torpedo - Avangard Omsk
Most of the time, Torpedo come to the rescue.
Nizhny Novgorod’s defense certainly has its hands full. Over their last five outings, Torpedo have conceded an average of 2.6 goals per game, while their opponents have generated 2.96 expected goals. In their most recent clash, CSKA fired 29 shots on target and broke through the hosts’ defense three times. On the flip side, Torpedo’s power play units consistently step up when it matters most.
Across their last three games, Torpedo have capitalized on the man advantage five times. The game-winner against Ak Bars came on the power play, and in the matchup with CSKA, Daniil Seroukh punished the Red Army twice for their penalties. Torpedo managed to cut the deficit to a single goal and kept their hopes alive until the final seconds, but ultimately fell short (2-3). After the game, Alexey Isakov singled out the power play for praise, while also admitting that for the second straight meeting with CSKA, his side failed to score at even strength. Polyakov and Shavin remain sidelined through injury.
Match Results: Torpedo N. Novgorod
Playing away from home continues to be a real challenge.
Before hitting the road, Avangard twice demonstrated their resilience, clawing back from near-defeat. Against both Metallurg and Avtomobilist, the Omsk side trailed 0-2 but managed to force overtime on each occasion, with Andrew Poturalski netting the game-winners. However, that fighting spirit has yet to yield results away from home. First, they fell to Lokomotiv, then came up short against Traktor.
In Chelyabinsk, Avangard opened the scoring for the first time in four games-Egor Afanasyev capitalized after a turnover in their own zone. But the momentum shifted: in the second period, Omsk found themselves shorthanded three times, and Traktor converted one of those power plays. Ultimately, Avangard suffered a 1-2 defeat, losing the shots-on-goal battle 22-34. Volkov, Lajoie, Leuca, McLeod, Prokhorkin, and Sharipzyanov are sidelined with injuries, while Paquette is out for personal reasons.
Match Results: Avangard Omsk
⚡️ Key Players
Daniil Seroukh has tallied six points in six games for Torpedo, all of them coming from goals. Robert Nardella has picked up three points in six appearances-one goal and two assists.
For Avangard, Andrew Poturalski has registered five points in six outings-three goals and two assists. Joshua Leivo stands at four points with a 2+2 split, while Dmitry Rashevsky has contributed three points (2+1).
🥅 Goaltenders
Denis Kostin has started five games for Torpedo, securing two wins. He boasts a 92.6% save percentage and a goals-against average of 2.00. Dmitry Shugayev featured in one game, recording a win with a 91.3% save percentage and a 2.00 GAA.
Ivan Prosvetov has made two starts for Avangard, splitting one win and one loss. He turned aside 57 of 60 shots for a 95% save percentage and a 1.53 GAA. Nikita Serebryakov has played four games, earning two wins and two losses with a 91.4% save percentage and a 2.26 GAA.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have made similar starts to the season, so it would be unwise to expect Avangard to cruise past their opponents solely based on head-to-head history. Especially considering that Omsk arrive in Nizhny Novgorod on the back of two straight losses, while Torpedo consistently find ways to get back into games thanks to their power play.
However, there’s a streak that can’t be ignored: Avangard have won the last seven meetings between these sides, and last season they beat Torpedo twice, each time by at least three goals. Torpedo look more competitive now, but the historical edge remains firmly with Omsk. My pick is an Avangard win, including overtime and shootout.
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