Buran vs Norilsk Prediction 25 September 2026
🔊 These table neighbors head into their head-to-head clash almost level on points: Buran hold a slender one-point advantage over Norilsk, having played one game fewer. Before heading to Voronezh, Norilsk managed to snap their poor run with a 3-0 shutout win over Omskie Krylya. Now, they face a new challenge-their first away fixture of the season. For Buran, this is an opportunity to extend their narrow lead over a direct rival.
Head-to-Head
📊 Buran and Norilsk have faced off in six official matches. The hosts have come out on top five times, including overtime victories, while the visitors have managed just one win. Buran have scored a total of 19 goals in these meetings, with Norilsk netting 10. On average, the first period sees 1 goal, the second period 2.17, and the third 1.33. The teams combine for an average of 4.5 goals per game. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 04 March 2026 at Buran’s home rink, where Buran secured a 3-0 win.
Head-to-head statistics Buran - Norilsk
Buran Team Overview
This season, Buran have played six games, picking up four wins and suffering two defeats. The team boast a 67% win rate, while losses account for 33%. On average, Buran’s matches feature 2.67 total goals per game: they score 1.83 times per outing, while conceding an average of 1.17. Over the course of the campaign, Buran have found the net eleven times, with nearly half of those goals-45.45%-coming in the third period. On home ice, they average 2.33 goals scored per game. Defensively, Buran have allowed seven goals so far. The third period has proven the most challenging for their back line, with exactly half (50%) of all goals conceded coming in the final frame. At home, Buran also surrender an average of 2.33 goals per contest.
Norilsk Team Overview
This season, Norilsk have played seven matches, recording three wins and suffering four defeats. The team have won 43% of their fixtures, while the remaining 57% have ended in losses. Games involving Norilsk average a total of 3.43 goals, with the side scoring two goals per match on average and conceding 1.71. Currently, Norilsk have found the net 14 times. The opening period has proven to be their most productive, accounting for 42.86% of their total goals. On the road, however, their average goals scored drops to zero. Defensively, Norilsk have conceded just 12 goals this season. The first period has been especially solid, as they have yet to allow a single goal during this stretch (0%). In away games, their average goals conceded also stands at zero.
Match Results: Norilsk
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In this matchup, the key angle is the trend on Burans’ individual total under 2.5 goals, which has hit in 7 of their last 8 outings. The hosts play a balanced but far from explosive brand of hockey, averaging just 1.83 goals per game, and only managing to surpass two goals at home-typically ramping up their offense in the third period. Norilsk, meanwhile, have been solid defensively, particularly in the opening frames, and have yet to concede away from home this season. The tempo is likely to remain low, with both teams reluctant to take risks and rarely engaging in end-to-end hockey. This is reflected in the average combined total of under four goals per game for each side. Even if the hosts push forward late on, the chances of breaking through the three-goal mark remain slim-mainly due to Norilsk’s disciplined defense and the overall lack of clinical finishing in recent rounds. The primary editorial prediction is Burans’ individual total under 2.5 goals.
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