HC Spartak Moscow vs Avtomobilist Prediction 26 September 2026
🔊 Avtomobilist wrap up a lengthy road trip in Moscow, coming into their final stop on the back of four straight defeats. Spartak are dealing with their own rough patch- for the first time this season, they have dropped two games in a row, managing just a single goal apiece against Salavat Yulaev and Avangard. On the bright side, the Red-and-Whites have finally returned home and managed to salvage a point against Avangard. Up next, they face an opponent they managed to beat in regulation here in Moscow last season.
From Eight Goals to Four
📊 Last season’s two encounters couldn’t have been more different. In Yekaterinburg, the teams traded goals in a high-scoring shootout, each netting four times in regulation before Avtomobilist edged it in the shootout. The return fixture in Moscow was a much calmer affair, with Spartak claiming a 3-1 win. Looking at the last five head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged exactly six goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics HC Spartak Moscow - Avtomobilist
A sharp decline in attack
Spartak’s five-game unbeaten run came to an abrupt end with a disappointing trip to Ufa. Prior to that, the Red-and-Whites were averaging four goals per game, but they fell to Salavat Yulaev (1-3), managing just 20 shots on target-their lowest tally in September. Against Avangard, Spartak created plenty of chances, outshooting their opponents 25-13 and dominating the faceoff circle 31-23, yet once again found the net only once. Alexander Belyaev converted on the power play midway through the third period, but overtime lasted just 23 seconds before Spartak lost 1-2.
This marks a noticeable drop-off in finishing. Over the last two games, Spartak have scored just twice, despite dictating play for much of the contest against Avangard. Belyaev continues to be a force on the power play, bringing his season total to six goals, but the team is still searching for additional scoring options. To make matters worse, Alexei Zhamnov remains without injured forwards Alex Galchenyuk, Maxime Comtois, and Ivan Kholodilkin.
Match Results: HC Spartak Moscow
The losing streak continues.
Avtomobilist are also struggling to break out of their recent slump. Over the last four games, the team has averaged just 2.3 goals per game, and even a barrage of 37 shots on target against the Shanghai Dragons resulted in only two goals-both coming on special teams. In Cherepovets, the Urals side started well, opening the scoring in the fifth minute thanks to Kaiden Guhle’s first KHL goal. However, Severstal took control in the second period (2-0), and although Alexander Kadeykin’s third-period goal briefly reignited hope, the contest ultimately finished 5-2 in favor of Severstal.
Despite the defeat, Avtomobilist matched their opponents in offensive output. Yekaterinburg fired 32 shots on target compared to Severstal’s 21 and spent 15:34 in the attacking zone versus 11:46 for the hosts. However, two late empty-netters just 22 seconds apart sealed their fate. Kadeykin now has three goals on the season, matching the tallies of Alexander Barabanov and Daniel Sprong. The upcoming fixture in Moscow will be the final game of this road trip for Avtomobilist, while Maxim Shashkov remains sidelined with injury.
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
⚡️ Key Players
Spartak’s offensive leader is Alexander Belyaev, who has tallied 8 points (6 goals, 2 assists) in seven games with a +4 rating, all while averaging just 14:43 of ice time per game. Daniil Orlov has contributed 6 points (1 goal, 5 assists) across eight appearances, logging an average of 20:31 on the ice. Kristian Jaros has picked up 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists) and boasts a +5 rating.
For Avtomobilist, Alexander Sharov leads the scoring with 9 points (1 goal, 8 assists) in eight games. Anatoly Golyshev follows with 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists), converting an impressive 27.3% of his shots and carrying a +5 rating. Daniel Sprong has featured in seven games, recording 5 points (3 goals, 2 assists), with two of his three goals coming on the power play.
🥅 Goaltenders
Artem Zagidulin has been outstanding for Spartak, allowing just one goal on 61 shots over two games-a stellar .984 save percentage and a goals-against average of 0.50. Ivan Fedotov has started six times, facing 147 shots and conceding 11 goals for a .925 save percentage and a 1.85 GAA.
For Avtomobilist, Evgeny Alikin has appeared in six games, recording two wins and four losses with a .9054 save percentage and a 2.587 GAA. Vladimir Galkin has made three starts but is still searching for his first win, posting a .9111 save percentage and a 3.179 GAA.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Not long ago, Spartak were regularly putting up four goals a game, but their last two outings have been a stark contrast. Against Salavat Yulaev and Avangard, the Moscow side managed just one goal apiece-even outshooting Avangard 25 to 13 didn't help them find the net. This fits a broader trend: Spartak have scored under 3.5 goals in 17 of their last 18 KHL fixtures, and at home, they've failed to surpass that mark in 10 of their last 11 games. Even though Avtomobilist are currently on a four-game losing streak, that hardly suggests Spartak will suddenly break out offensively. My pick: Spartak under 3.5 goals (individual total).
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