Kirovo-Chepetsk vs Rubin Prediction 22 October 2026
🔊 Olimpiya are slowly climbing out of the slump that plagued them at the start of the regular season. Now, the Kirovo-Chepetsk side are set to test themselves against Rubin, who are also navigating a rough patch. The Tyumen club failed to impress during their recent home stretch and now embark on a four-city road trip. After Kirovo-Chepetsk, they’ll face back-to-back games in Izhevsk, Neftekamsk, and Perm. On the road, Rubin have long struggled to find any sort of consistency. Can Olimpiya capitalise on their opponent’s ongoing issues?
Head-to-Head
📊 Olimpija and Rubin have faced off four times. The hosts have managed just one overtime win, while the visitors have claimed victory on three occasions. Rubin also lead the head-to-head in goals scored: 14 to 8. On average, both teams combine for 0.5 goals in the first period, 2.75 in the second, and 1.75 in the third. The average total goals per game stands at 5. Their most recent head-to-head clash took place on 22 December 2025 at Olimpija’s home rink, with the game ending 3-2.
Head-to-head statistics Kirovo-Chepetsk - Rubin
Kirovo-Chepetsk Team Overview
This season, Olimpija have played 16 games, picking up 6 wins while suffering 10 defeats. Their win rate stands at 38%, with a loss rate of 63%. Games involving Olimpija average 5.38 goals per contest. On average, the team scores 2.63 goals per game, while conceding about 2.88. Over the course of the season, Olimpija have found the net 42 times, with a particularly strong showing in the opening period-35.71% of their goals come in the first frame. At home, they average 2.89 goals per game. Defensively, Olimpija have struggled, allowing 46 goals so far. The second period has been especially problematic, with 36% of all goals conceded coming during this stretch. On home ice, they also concede an average of 2.89 goals per match.
Match Results: Kirovo-Chepetsk
Rubin Team Overview
This season, Rubin have played 14 games, recording 7 wins and suffering 7 defeats. The team have taken victory in exactly half of their fixtures-a win percentage of 50%, with the other half ending in losses. Matches involving Rubin average 4.5 total goals. The club scores an average of 2.29 goals per game while conceding 2.64 on average. Rubin have tallied 32 goals so far, with the opening period proving particularly productive-34.38% of their goals come in the first twenty minutes. On the road, they average 2.5 goals per game. Defensively, Rubin have allowed 37 goals this season. The third period is often their Achilles’ heel, with 41.18% of all goals conceded coming in the final frame. Away from home, opponents find the net against Rubin an average of 2.83 times per outing.
Match Results: Rubin
Prediction for the 1st period
Rubin rarely fall behind early on. In seven of their last eight games, the Tyumen side have avoided defeat in the opening period, despite overall struggles with results. This is a key factor ahead of their trip to Kirovo-Chepetsk: while the visitors may face challenges throughout the game, they typically manage to keep things level in the first twenty minutes. The pick: Rubin to avoid defeat in the first period.
Match Result Prediction
Rubin's winless streak in regulation has now stretched to six consecutive games. Their away form offers little encouragement either: the Tyumen side have failed to secure a victory in regulation time in eight of their last nine road fixtures. Olympia, meanwhile, have steadily improved after a sluggish start to the season, making it unlikely that the visitors will enjoy an easy night. Even if Rubin manage to put up a fight, their current run of results suggests caution when backing them to win in regulation. The pick here is Olympia double chance in regulation at odds of 1.53.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Olimpiya have been picking up positive results more frequently, but their games still rarely turn into high-scoring affairs. In six of their last seven outings, both teams combined for no more than five goals. Rubin show a similar trend on the road: under 5.5 goals has landed in six of their previous seven away fixtures. The head-to-head record backs this up as well-three of the last four meetings between these sides have finished with five goals or fewer. Given Tyumen’s current struggles and the importance of points for both teams, a sudden surge in scoring seems unlikely. My pick is under 5.5 goals.
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