Avtomobilist vs CSKA Prediction 23 October 2026
🔊 Twelve straight wins are now in the rearview mirror, but CSKA are unlikely to dwell on their derby setback for long. The Red Army head to Yekaterinburg, where Avtomobilist kick off a home stand after a challenging road trip. The Ural side finally managed to break their streak of conceding four goals per game in their latest outing. Meanwhile, the Muscovites were regularly putting up multiple goals before their loss to Spartak. The big question: can Avtomobilist’s defense hold firm against another stern test?
It turned out to be easier on the road.
📊 Last season, both teams secured shutout victories on the road. In early March, Avtomobilist edged out a 1-0 win in Moscow, only for CSKA to claim revenge twelve days later in Yekaterinburg with a 3-0 result. On that occasion, Prokhor Poltapov, Maxim Sorkin, and Nick Ebert found the net for the Army Men. Looking at a broader stretch, Avtomobilist have managed to cover a +1.5 handicap in six of their last seven head-to-head encounters. However, CSKA have scored at least three goals in four of their previous five matchups against the Ural side.
Head-to-head statistics Avtomobilist - CSKA
A late surge salvaged the away fixture.
Avtomobilist wrapped up their road trip with a crucial victory, much needed after a tough stretch of three challenging games. In each of those previous outings, the Yekaterinburg side conceded four goals, with seven of the twelve total coming in third periods-a worrying trend for a team ranked among the Eastern Conference’s top three in expected goals against per game (2.59). Still, Alexei Kudashov’s squad have made a point of limiting opponents’ power play opportunities, collecting just 100 penalty minutes this season-the fewest in the KHL.
In Saint Petersburg, the Urals club played with far more discipline in their own end. Alexander Kadeykin opened the scoring off a feed from Daniil Gushchin, but midway through the second frame, SKA pulled level. For a long stretch, the game looked destined for overtime, until Maxim Tarasov, from his knees after a battle along the boards, fired home from a sharp angle in the 59th minute. Forty seconds later, Roman Gorbunov hit the empty net to seal a 3-1 win. Despite trailing in attacking time and shots on target (34-28), Avtomobilist blocked 31 shots to SKA’s seven. Their committed work off the puck proved decisive, allowing Yekaterinburg to weather SKA’s pressure and seize their opportunity late on.
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
The streak is over, but the attacking momentum remains
CSKA arrived in Yekaterinburg coming off their first defeat in thirteen games. Igor Nikitin’s side had previously strung together a twelve-game winning streak and had lost just once on the road since the start of the season. In October, the Moscow club are averaging three goals per game, surpassing the two-goal mark in seven of their last eight outings. Before the derby against Spartak, CSKA confidently dispatched Neftekhimik 4-1, converting 14.8% of their shots. Defense remains a cornerstone for CSKA, which made their goalless loss all the more frustrating for the team.
Against Spartak, CSKA failed to capitalize on their chances, despite taking control at various points throughout the contest. The opening period saw no goals from either side, but it was Maxim Comtois who broke the deadlock in the second. CSKA pressed for an equalizer, including during a power play, but twice couldn’t connect with Marat Khayrullin in front of goal. Late on, the Muscovites pulled Dmitry Gamzin for an extra skater, only to concede into an empty net (0-2). According to the club’s press office, CSKA significantly outshot their opponent, but lacked precision and creativity in the final third. This marks CSKA’s first shutout loss of the season.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
Prediction for the 1st period
Avtomobilist have now gone six straight games without scoring in the opening twenty minutes. Even in their win over SKA, the Yekaterinburg side only broke the deadlock after the first intermission. CSKA are known for their disciplined defensive play, so it’s unlikely the hosts will find it easy to end this streak. The pick: Avtomobilist under 0.5 goals in the first period at 1.90.
Match Result Prediction
Avtomobilist rarely lose to CSKA by a wide margin. The +1.5 handicap on the Yekaterinburg side has paid off in six of their last seven head-to-head matchups. On home ice, they also tend to keep things close-covering this spread in eight of their previous nine games. Even if CSKA manage to rediscover their scoring touch, the hosts are capable of keeping the contest competitive right until the final minutes. The pick: Avtomobilist +1.5 handicap.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
CSKA’s recent loss to Spartak marked their first defeat in quite some time, but one bad night doesn’t signal major issues up front. Before the Moscow derby, the Red Army had consistently found ways to score multiple goals, notching at least three in seven of their last eight outings. Against Avtomobilist, CSKA have also regularly hit that mark-scoring three or more in four of their previous five head-to-head encounters. The Ural side did manage a road win over SKA last time out, but prior to that, they conceded four goals in three straight games. If CSKA capitalize on even a portion of their chances, they stand a strong chance of putting up three or more goals again. My pick: CSKA individual total over 2.5 goals.
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