Metallurg vs CSK VVS Prediction
📣 In the second game of the first playoff round, Novokuznetsk Metallurg will face off against Samara's CSK VVS. Can the "Pilots" level the series? Let's consider the possibilities.
Head-to-Head
📊 A statistical overview of the official clashes between Metallurg and CSK VVS:
- They have faced each other in 15 matches;
- The home team has secured 12 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have won 3;
- Goals scored: 51 to 26;
- Average total in the 1st period - 1.5, 2nd period - 1.44, 3rd period - 1.56;
- Average total per match - 3.31.
The teams last met on 22 March 2026 at Metallurg's arena, with a final score of 1-0.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Metallurg Team Overview
Metallurg are in excellent form, riding a five-game winning streak. The team from Novokuznetsk are showcasing high-level play both at home and on the road, averaging 4.2 goals per game while conceding just 1.5. Their special teams are also performing effectively, with the squad successfully capitalizing on power plays and confidently defending when shorthanded. In their most recent head-to-head against CSK VVS, the hosts secured a 1-0 victory.
Match Results: Metallurg
CSK VVS Team Overview
CSK VVS have lost five consecutive games. The team is clearly struggling with scoring: the "Flyers" average just 1.7 goals per game while conceding 2.6. Their away performances are even more concerning, failing to impress and adding to the coaching staff's headaches. They are set to face one of the league leaders next, and the Samara side will need to put in maximum effort to overcome such a formidable opponent.
Match Results: CSK VVS
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- First-period wins for home team (at home) - 3; for away team (on the road) - 1;
- Average total in the first period: 1.5;
- Today's hosts average 1.19 goals, visitors - 0.31.
First Period Statistics: Metallurg (home) vs CSK VVS (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- Number of wins: 13 (40.63%) vs 9 (28.13%);
- Number of losses: 6 (18.75%) vs 10 (31.25%);
- Number of draws: 13 (40.63%) vs 13 (40.63%).
- Average goals scored: 0.94 vs 0.56;
- Average goals conceded: 0.47 vs 0.66.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first period total: 1.4 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.4) vs 1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.6).
- Metallurg have not lost the first period in their last 11 head-to-head games against CSK VVS.
- CSK VVS have failed to win the first period in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total meetings - 15;
- Home wins - 12, Away wins - 3.
Statistics: Metallurg vs CSK VVS
- Matches played in the tournament: 62 vs 62;
- Wins: 52 (83%) vs 32 (51%);
- Losses: 11 (17%) vs 31 (49%);
- Home wins in the tournament for the hosts: 27;
- Away wins in the tournament for the visitors: 18.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 9 vs 2;
- Losses: 1 vs 8;
- Home wins for the hosts: 5;
- Away wins for the visitors: 0.
- Metallurg have won (in regular time) 6 of their last 7 games.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals per match for the hosts - 3.19, for the visitors - 1.63;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.31;
- Both teams scored in the first period - 3 times;
- Both teams scored in the second period - 4 times;
- Both teams scored in the third period - 4 times.
Statistics: Metallurg vs CSK VVS
- Average total in the tournament: 5.43 vs 4.76;
- Average goals scored: 3.6 vs 2.63;
- Average goals conceded: 2.08 vs 2.4;
- Metallurg: Average total at home in the tournament - 3.78;
- CSK VVS: Average total away in the tournament - 2.63;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 4.2 (home - 3.83) vs 1.7 (away - 0.25).
- CSK VVS score fewer than 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters with Metallurg.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Metallurg are in top form, having won 9 of their last 10 games. Their confident performances at home, bolstered by effective penalty killing, position them as favorites for the upcoming match. Meanwhile, CSK VVS are struggling, with five consecutive losses and a lackluster offensive output, averaging just 1.7 goals per game. Considering this, a bet on under 5.5 total goals seems reasonable. This total has hit in the last three head-to-head encounters between the Samara and Novokuznetsk teams.
Betting Tips: Metallurg - CSK VVS
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