Norilsk vs Yugra Prediction 27 February 2026
📣 The upcoming match will see Norilsk and Yugra face off on the ice. The teams are at opposite ends of the standings: Norilsk are second to last and have nothing left to play for, while Yugra hold the second spot and are pushing for the top. Can Norilsk trouble one of the season's favorites? We'll find out soon enough.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical Overview of Official Clashes Between Norilsk and Yugra:
- They have faced off in 9 matches;
- The home side has secured 4 wins (including overtime), while the visitors have claimed 5 victories;
- Goals scored: 24 for Norilsk, 28 for Yugra;
- Average goals in the 1st period - 1.33, in the 2nd - 1.56, in the 3rd - 2.56;
- Average total goals per match - 5.44.
The teams last met on 27 September 2025 at Yugra's arena, with a final score of 2-4.
Head-to-head statistics Norilsk - Yugra

Norilsk Team Overview
Norilsk sit in 31st place on the table and are grappling with significant scoring issues. In their last five outings, the Bears have managed just one win, while losses have been piling up, evidenced by a streak of four consecutive defeats. The home side's average goal-scoring rate is also concerning, at just 1.98 goals per game, while they concede an average of 2.82 goals. Their frail defense makes them particularly vulnerable in home matchups, where they let in nearly three goals per game. Notably, Norilsk struggle to find the net in the first period, scoring less than 0.5 goals in almost all recent home games.
Match Results: Norilsk

Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk Team Overview
Yugra confidently hold the second spot in the standings, showcasing remarkable consistency. They've claimed victory in eight of their last ten games, highlighting the high level of preparation among the Khanty-Mansiysk players. The visitors' defense stands strong, allowing an average of just 1.55 goals per game - a significant factor in Yugra's favor. But they aren't stopping there. Their offense is equally formidable, averaging 2.75 goals per game - an impressive feat for any team. Notably, the "Mammoths" excel in away games, displaying true power against top-10 opponents.
Match Results: Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- First-period wins at home for the hosts - 1; for the visitors - 1;
- Average first-period total: 1.33;
- Today's home team averages 0.67 goals, visitors - 0.67.
First Period Stats: Norilsk (home) vs Yugra (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 26;
- Wins: 7 (23.33%) vs 12 (46.15%);
- Losses: 9 (30%) vs 6 (23.08%);
- Draws: 14 (46.67%) vs 8 (30.77%).
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 0.92;
- Average goals conceded: 0.67 vs 0.46.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 0 vs 5;
- Losses: 5 vs 1;
- Draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-period total: 1.1 (scored - 0.1, conceded - 1) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.2).
- The total for the first period has been under 1.5 goals in 7 of Norilsk's last 8 home games.
- The total for the first period has been under 1.5 goals in 13 of Yugra's last 14 games.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- Home wins - 4, Away wins - 5.
Statistics: Norilsk vs Yugra
- Games played in the tournament: 56 vs 55;
- Wins: 18 (32%) vs 42 (76%);
- Losses: 38 (68%) vs 13 (24%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 7;
- Away wins in the tournament: 20.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 8;
- Losses: 8 vs 2;
- Home wins: 1;
- Away wins: 5.
- Norilsk have lost at home in regulation time in 5 of their last 6 games.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals per game for the home team - 2.67, for the away team - 3.11;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 5.44;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 4 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 2 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 2 times.
Statistics: Norilsk vs Yugra
- Average total in the tournament: 4.63 vs 4.04;
- Average goals scored: 1.98 vs 2.75;
- Average goals conceded: 2.82 vs 1.55;
- Norilsk: average home total in the tournament - 1.87;
- Yugra: average away total in the tournament - 3.04;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 1.1 (home - 1) vs 2.5 (away - 2.43).
- Yugra score fewer than 3.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings with Norilsk.
- Yugra score fewer than 3.5 goals on the road in 9 of their last 10 games.
- Yugra score fewer than 3.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 games.