Zvezda vs HC AKM Tula Prediction 22 October 2026
π Zvezda are set for a tough home clash against one of the top contenders in the VHL, as AKM arrive in strong form. AKM have looked confident throughout the first half of the regular season and continue to rack up points, while the Moscow side are still struggling to shake off a prolonged slump. The difference between the teams is especially clear in their defensive play: Tula consistently find ways to create chances in attack, while the hostsβ back line has been prone to costly mistakes. Recent head-to-head meetings have also gone against Zvezda. Can the Moscow club finally put an end to this frustrating run?
Head-to-Head
π Zvezda and AKM have faced off in 10 official matches. The hosts have claimed two wins, including victories in overtime, while the visitors have come out on top eight times. In terms of goals, Zvezda have scored 16, compared to AKMβs 34. On average, the teams combine for 1.5 goals in the first period, 1.3 in the second, and 2.1 in the third. The average total goals per game stands at 4.9. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 12 March 2026 at AKMβs home rink, with AKM securing a 4-1 win.
Head-to-head statistics Zvezda - HC AKM Tula
Zvezda Team Overview
This season, Zvezda have played 15 games, recording 5 wins and suffering 10 defeats. Their win rate stands at 33%, while losses account for 67% of their results. Games involving Zvezda average 5.33 goals per match. On average, the team scores 2.33 goals per game, while conceding 3.2. Over the course of the season, Zvezdaβs players have found the net 35 times, with the second period proving most productive-45.71% of their goals have come in that frame. On home ice, they average 2.13 goals per game. Defensively, Zvezda have already allowed 48 goals this season. The first period has been particularly problematic, accounting for 31.82% of all goals conceded. At home, they give up an average of 2.13 goals per game.
Match Results: Zvezda
Akm Tula Team Overview
AKM have played 17 games this season, picking up 11 wins and suffering 6 defeats. The team boasts a win rate of 65%, with losses accounting for 35% of their outings. On average, AKM games feature 5.12 goals, as the club scores 3.18 times per game while conceding an average of 2.18. They've found the net 54 times so far, with the second period proving to be their most productive-38.89% of AKM's goals come in the middle frame. Away from home, they average 2.33 goals scored per game. Defensively, AKM have allowed 37 goals this season. The second period is also their biggest challenge, as opponents convert half of their chances during this stretch (50% of all goals conceded). On the road, AKM concede an average of 2.22 goals per game.
Match Results: Akm Tula
Prediction for the 1st period
Zvezda have struggled to assert themselves in the opening twenty minutes for some time now. In their last seven games, the Moscow side have failed to win the first period even once. This trend is even more pronounced against AKM: in nine of their previous ten head-to-head meetings, Zvezda have not gone into the first intermission with a lead. Meanwhile, Tulaβs squad tend to start well on the road, avoiding defeat in the opening frame in seven of their last eight away fixtures. The pick: AKM to avoid defeat in the first period.
Match Result Prediction
AKM sit atop the VHL standings with 25 points from 17 games, while Zvezda languish down in 25th place. The Moscow side have lost their last two outings, conceding five goals to Bars and three more against Ryazan-VDV. In contrast, the team from Tula edged out Khimik in a shootout (3-2) in their previous match. The stats donβt point to an easy night for the hosts either: Zvezda have failed to beat AKM in regulation across their last seven head-to-head meetings, and have managed just one regulation home win in their last ten games. Meanwhile, AKM have avoided defeat in regulation time in seven of their last eight away fixtures. The pick here is AKM Double Chance (regulation time) at 1.38.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
βοΈ Editorβs Prediction
Right now, Zvezda are giving up far too many chances in their own end. The Moscow side have conceded 48 goals in just 15 games, and each of their last five outings has seen the total goals exceed four. AKM, for their part, have also been involved in high-scoring affairs: three of their last four matches have featured at least five goals in regulation. Donβt forget, the visitors boast the leagueβs most prolific attack, already finding the net 54 times this season. The last three head-to-head meetings have averaged 5.7 goals per game. While previous encounters in Moscow might suggest a more cautious prediction, Zvezdaβs current defensive struggles and AKMβs attacking firepower point to a different scenario. My pick is over 4.5 total goals.
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