Kirovo-Chepetsk vs Metallurg Prediction 23 January 2026
📣 The matchup between Kirovo-Chepetsk's Olimpiya and Novokuznetsk's Metallurg is set to be one of the marquee events of the upcoming VHL game day. The hosts will be eager to snap their losing streak and climb the standings. Can Olimpiya challenge the favorites, or will Novokuznetsk once again affirm their status as one of the top contenders for the regular season title? Let's delve into the details.
Head-to-Head
📊 Olympia and Metallurg have faced each other three times. The stats are as follows:
- Wins (including overtime): Home team - 0, Away team - 3;
- Goals scored: 4 versus 11;
- Average total goals per match - 4.67.
Head-to-head statistics Kirovo-Chepetsk - Metallurg
Kirovo-Chepetsk Team Overview
Olimpia find themselves in a tough spot, sitting 24th in the standings. The team displays inconsistent form, alternating between wins and losses. Their scoring average leaves much to be desired, netting just about 1.83 goals per game while conceding an average of 2.57. A strength for the Olympians is their performance in the second period, where they frequently manage to score at least one goal. However, their weakness shows in the closing stages of matches, as they often drop points towards the end of the third period.
Match Results: Kirovo-Chepetsk
Metallurg Team Overview
Metallurg are confidently leading the championship, thanks to their powerful attack and solid defense, which have propelled them to the top of the standings with an impressive record of 37 wins since the start of the season. The team's recent performances underscore their consistent form-winning nine out of their last ten games speaks volumes. On average, Metallurg score nearly four goals per game while conceding a modest two goals away from home. Notably, Metallurg have consistently surpassed the three-goal mark in seven consecutive games.
Match Results: Metallurg
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-head encounters:
- Total meetings - 3;
- Number of first-period wins for the home team (on home ice) - 0; for the visitors (away) - 1;
- Average total for the first period: 1.67;
- Today's home team averages 0 goals, while the visitors average 1.67.
First-period statistics: Olympia (home) vs Metallurg (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 24;
- Number of wins: 5 (29.41%) vs 7 (29.17%);
- Number of losses: 8 (47.06%) vs 8 (33.33%);
- Number of draws: 4 (23.53%) vs 9 (37.5%).
- Average goals scored: 0.35 vs 0.71;
- Average goals conceded: 0.53 vs 0.88.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Number of wins: 1 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 5;
- Average total for the first period: 1.4 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.8 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.7).
- The total for the first period has been under 1.5 goals in 16 of Olympia's last 17 home games.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total meetings - 3;
- Home victories - 0, Away victories - 3.
Statistics: Olympia vs Metallurg
- Matches played in the tournament: 42 vs 45;
- Victories: 17 (40%) vs 37 (82%);
- Defeats: 25 (60%) vs 8 (18%);
- Home victories in the tournament: 8;
- Away victories in the tournament: 18.
Last 10 Matches:
- Victories: 5 vs 9;
- Defeats: 5 vs 1;
- Home victories: 2;
- Away victories: 5.
- Olympia have not won (in regular time) in their last 7 matches.
- Metallurg have avoided defeat (in regular time) in 19 of their last 20 matches.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average total goals per match for home team - 1.33, away team - 3.67;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4.67;
- Both teams scored in the first period - 0 times;
- Both teams scored in the second period - 2 times;
- Both teams scored in the third period - 1 time.
Statistics: Olympia vs Metallurg
- Average tournament total: 4.07 vs 5.58;
- Average goals scored: 1.83 vs 3.62;
- Average goals conceded: 2.57 vs 2.18;
- Olympia: average home total in the tournament - 2.18;
- Metallurg: average away total in the tournament - 3.21;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 2 (home - 2.2) vs 3.9 (away - 3.5).
- Metallurg have scored more than 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Olimpia have been inconsistent in their recent performances, yet their ability to ramp up pressure in the third period could prove pivotal. Meanwhile, Metallurg's defense remains solid. Both teams have shown average scoring capabilities, making a bet on the "under" total quite appealing. We anticipate a closely contested game with few goals in the first half. Based on statistics and current trends, consider a bet on under 5.5 goals. This bet has hit in six consecutive matches involving Olimpia.No comments
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