Dynamo vs Avangard Omsk Prediction 26 October 2026
🔊 Dynamo and Avangard find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Both clubs sit outside the playoff zone and are still searching for a way out of their prolonged slump. The Moscow side have lost four of their last five games, while Avangard have dropped to the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Last season, however, Avangard defeated the Blue-and-Whites twice, racking up a total of 11 goals in those encounters.
Omsk take it all.
📊 In last season’s regular campaign, Avangard claimed victory in both meetings with Dynamo Moscow, each time sealing the win in regulation. The aggregate scoreline stood at 11-5 in favor of the Omsk side. Overall, head-to-head clashes with the Blue-and-Whites have been high-scoring affairs for the Hawks: across their last five encounters, Avangard have consistently netted at least three goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Dynamo - Avangard Omsk
They keep picking up points, but wins still elude them.
September’s uptick in form proved short-lived. Dynamo have once again slipped out of the playoff picture, and speculation is already swirling around Leonid Tambiev’s future at the helm. The Moscow club have dropped four of their last five games, falling to CSKA (0-1), Torpedo (4-5), Sibir (2-3 SO), and Lokomotiv (1-2 OT). On the bright side, they have managed to pick up points in three consecutive outings. The main issue remains their offense, which has averaged just 1.8 goals over the past five games. To make matters worse, Rimashkevsky and Will are ruled out, while Tertyshny’s status is still in doubt.
On the road in Yaroslavl, the Blue-and-Whites struggled to find a way past Daniil Isaev. After conceding in the first period, Dynamo earned several power plays but failed to capitalize on the man advantage. It wasn’t until the 53rd minute that Igor Ozhiganov finally leveled the score. Overtime turned on a late penalty to Artem Shvets-Rogovoy: Lokomotiv pulled their goalie for an extra skater, and Artur Kayumov netted the game-winner with just one second left on the clock. Once again, Dynamo were left without a win, though they did manage to take a point back from Yaroslavl.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
They have squandered their lead once again.
Avangard are still struggling to reclaim their usual spot near the top after last year’s run to the semifinals. Guy Boucher’s side have suffered three defeats in their last six outings, falling to Avtomobilist (0-4), Barys (1-5), and Neftekhimik (2-3). The Hawks currently sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, averaging just 1.9 goals per game. Several key players have also underperformed: Dmitry Rashevsky has managed only four points (2 goals, 2 assists), while Mikhail Gulyayev, with nine points (2 goals, 7 assists), remains the top Russian scorer on the roster. Injuries continue to plague the team, with Leuka, Volkov, Paquette, and Prokhorkin all sidelined.
Against Neftekhimik, Omsk twice took the lead but once again faltered in the final period. Vasily Ponomaryov opened the scoring shorthanded, and after the visitors equalized, Josh Leivo restored Avangard’s advantage. However, in the third period, Maksim Fedotov and Rafael Bikmullin turned the game on its head (2-3). The hosts outshot their opponents (27-20) and dominated in faceoffs (55-30), but after conceding, they failed to mount a sustained offensive push. Now, Avangard are set to kick off a road stretch in Moscow.
Match Results: Avangard Omsk
Prediction for the 1st period
Dynamo rarely open games with a flurry of goals. In their last five outings, the Blue-and-Whites have seen no more than one goal scored in the opening twenty minutes. Even against Lokomotiv, despite several penalties, the first period ended 1-0. The bet here is under 1.5 goals in the first period at odds of 1.68.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
At first glance, Avangard’s current form hardly inspires confidence in their offense. The Omsk side average just 1.9 goals per game and have repeatedly squandered leads in recent outings. However, Dynamo are also going through a rough patch, and the head-to-head history here is worth considering. Last season, the Hawks defeated the Moscow club twice, racking up 11 goals, and Avangard have scored at least three goals in each of their last five meetings with Dynamo. Despite a shaky start to the campaign, the visitors have every reason to believe they can put up numbers tonight. My pick: Avangard over 2.5 team goals.
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