Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs Amur Khabarovsk Prediction 24 January 2026
🔊 Stung by their recent defeat, the Eastern Conference leaders are eager to bounce back quickly in their game against Amur, who have had a few days to prepare for this rematch. Can the Far East team break their 7-game losing streak? Or will the league's top team deliver the kind of hockey their fans have come to expect? We delve into the prediction for this regular-season KHL matchup.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past five years, Magnitogorsk and Khabarovsk have faced off 22 times in the KHL: Metallurg have come out on top in 16 of those encounters, while Amur have claimed victory in 6. However, don't let the statistics mislead you.
Despite differing budgets and ambitions, the Ural club finds it challenging to overcome their Far Eastern rivals: none of their last 12 meetings have resulted in a dominant win for the favorites. In five instances, the final score was decided by a single goal, and four games extended beyond regulation time.
In the 2025/26 season, the teams have clashed twice-both times in Khabarovsk. In November, Amur fell 1-3, and earlier this week, they were narrowly defeated 3-4, despite leading twice during the match.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Metallurg Magnitogorsk Team Overview
The leaders of the Eastern Conference boast the best point tally in the league (76 points in 47 games). When it comes to average scoring (4.15 goals per game), no one can catch up to Magnitka - their closest rival, Dinamo Minsk, trails nearly 20% behind with an average of 3.51.
Recently, Andrey Razin's squad suffered a surprising loss (though any defeat for the leaders can be deemed a surprise) on home ice against Sibir (1:2), snapping their streak of 8 consecutive wins and 15 games with points. The head coach of the Urals team admitted he was "glad about the loss," as it humbled his team ahead of the playoff games.
Since late November, defenseman Alexander Seryatsky has been on the injury list. On a brighter note for Magnitka's players, Yegor Yakovlev has been named captain of the Ural team for the KHL All-Star Game.
Match Results: Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Amur Khabarovsk Team Overview
The Khabarovsk team are struggling to find their form since the New Year, suffering six consecutive regulation losses-three at home and three away. In their home series, Amur fell to Ak Bars twice (3-5 and 0-3), and in their most recent match, they squandered a lead against Metallurg (3-4), conceding the decisive goal with just a minute and a half remaining.
In terms of points lost, Alexander Andriyevsky's squad (39 points from 47 games) are still vying for position against Sibir (43 points from 49 games). However, this prolonged losing streak could significantly affect their final standing in the Eastern Conference.
The visitors' injury list still includes defenseman Roman Abrosimov, who has been sidelined since early in the season. Oleg Li surpassed the 200-point mark in the KHL with a brace in the home game against the Urals, while Yaroslav Dyblenko extended his scoring streak to three games (2+2) with a 1+1 performance.
Match Results: Amur Khabarovsk
⚡️ Leaders
Vladimir Tkachev solidified his status as the top playmaker in the KHL regular season during the game against Sibir, tallying 43 assists in 47 matches for Metallurg. Close to the top scorers, Roman Kantserov stands with a record of 27 goals and 23 assists, while Dmitry Silantyev moved closer to the top ten after the match against Novosibirsk with 20 goals and 22 assists.
Traded from Neftekhimik, Danil Yurtaykin not only dethroned Lee as Amur's top scorer but also proved his scoring prowess with an assist in the home game against Magnitka.
🥅 Goalies
The role of Metallurg's primary goaltender is shared between two 22-year-olds, Ilya Nabokov (89.8% save percentage) and Alexander Smolin (91.9%). Smolin took to the ice against Sibir, saving 15 out of 17 shots on goal. With Nabokov in net, the team remains unbeaten for nine consecutive games.
In recent home matches, Andriyevsky entrusted Damir Shaymardanov with the goalie position-a change that did not affect the outcomes. Not even 41 saves against Ak Bars could turn the tide. The Tigers' main goalie, Maxim Dorozhko, ranks in the league's top ten with four shutouts, though his last clean sheet was two and a half months ago.
Editor's Prediction
The "wake-up call" that Andrey Razin mentioned after the loss to the Siberians might have a lasting impact. Magnitka have seemingly forgotten what losing feels like, while Amur, if they don't secure wins in a couple of upcoming games, might as well start preparing for an early offseason without playoff action.
The hosts' desire to bounce back and play open hockey could intersect with the visitors' fatigue from losses, potentially leading to an unexpected outcome. Amur have scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight away games, and they are capable of repeating this feat in Magnitogorsk. Keep an eye on the Far Eastern team's performance, and we suggest betting on Amur's individual total over 2.
Betting Tips: Metallurg Magnitogorsk - Amur Khabarovsk
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