Dizel vs Tambov Prediction 23 October 2026
🔊 Diesel and Tambov find themselves as neighbors near the bottom of the standings, and the reasons are strikingly similar: both sides have struggled to pick up wins recently, and their scoring records are even more concerning. Penza have managed just seven goals in their last five outings, while the visitors have netted nine over the same stretch. However, their head-to-head history suggests we could see a different kind of hockey tonight. Diesel consistently score against Samara in the opening periods of home games, while Tambov have responded with at least two goals in each of their last five away fixtures. The hosts will be eager to avenge their summer defeat, but they'll need to significantly step up their attacking game to do so.
Head-to-Head
📊 Diesel and Tambov have faced off in 16 official encounters. The hosts have claimed 6 wins, including overtime victories, while the visitors have come out on top 9 times. The goal tally is nearly even: Diesel have scored 45, Tambov have netted 46. On average, both sides combine for 2.19 goals in the first period, 1.94 in the second, and 1.44 in the third. The average total per game stands at 5.5 goals. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 20 December 2025 at Diesel’s home rink and ended in a 3-5 defeat for the hosts.
Head-to-head statistics Dizel - Tambov

Dizel Team Overview
This season, Dizel have played 16 games, picking up 6 wins and suffering 10 defeats. Their win rate stands at 38%, while their loss percentage is 63%. Matches involving Dizel average 4.19 goals per game. On average, the team scores 2 goals per outing, conceding roughly 2.5. Over the course of the season, Dizel have found the net 32 times. They are most productive in the opening period, with 37.5% of their goals coming in the first frame. On home ice, they average 1.75 goals per game. Defensively, Dizel have already allowed 40 goals this campaign. The first period has proven particularly challenging, as 42.86% of all goals conceded come in the opening third. At home, they typically allow opponents to score 1.75 goals per game.
Match Results: Dizel

Tambov Team Overview
This season, Tambov have played 14 games, recording 7 wins and suffering 7 defeats. The team claims victory in 50% of their fixtures, with the rest ending in losses. Games involving Tambov average a total of 5.14 goals per match: the team scores an average of 2.5 goals while conceding 2.86. So far, Tambov have found the net 35 times, with the third period proving particularly productive-40% of their goals come in the final frame. On the road, Tambov manage just 1.71 goals per game. Defensively, the team have allowed 40 goals this season; most defensive lapses occur in the opening period, which accounts for 35.71% of all goals conceded. In away fixtures, Tambov concede an average of four goals per game.
Match Results: Tambov
Prediction for the 1st period
In Penza, Dizel rarely manage to keep Tambov off the scoreboard through the opening period. In seven of their last eight home games against this opponent, the hosts have found the net within the first twenty minutes. While Penza have struggled to score recently, the head-to-head history suggests the early stages could be decisive. The pick: Dizel to score over 0.5 goals in the first period at odds of 1.67.
Total Goals Prediction
Tambov haven't been particularly prolific lately, but they tend to find the net consistently when visiting Dizel. In their last five head-to-head clashes in Penza, the visitors have scored at least two goals each time. Despite their current issues up front, that trend is worth noting. The pick: Tambov over 1.5 team goals at odds of 1.55.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.