CSK VVS vs Metallurg Prediction
📣 In Samara, an ice battle is set to unfold as CSK VVS take on Novokuznetsk Metallurg. After securing two home victories, "Kuznya" aim to extend their lead in the series, but the "Aviators" are determined not to go down without a fight.
Head-to-Head
📊 A breakdown of the head-to-head stats between CSK VVS and Metallurg:
- They have faced off in 16 matches;
- The home team has secured 3 wins (including overtime), while the visitors have claimed 13 victories;
- Goals scored: 29 for CSK VVS, 56 for Metallurg;
- Average goals per period: 1st period - 1.47, 2nd period - 1.59, 3rd period - 1.65;
- Average total goals per match - 3.59.
The last encounter took place on 24 March 2026 at Metallurg's arena, ending with a scoreline of 5-3.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
CSK VVS Team Overview
CSK VVS are going through a tough period, having suffered five consecutive defeats. The Samara team's average scoring rate stands at 2.64 goals per game, but recently this has dropped to 1.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, the "Pilots" concede an average of 3.1 goals. The team struggles with discipline and fails to capitalize on power play opportunities effectively. An intriguing fact is that despite these challenges, CSK VVS still manage to score more than 1.5 goals in most of their home games.
Match Results: CSK VVS
Metallurg Team Overview
Metallurg demonstrate consistency and strength: the team from Novokuznetsk have secured victories in nine of their last ten games, averaging 4.1 goals per game while conceding just 1.5. The visitors boast formidable power play units, and their penalty killing leaves opponents with little opportunity for success. Notably, Metallurg have won the third period in away games for five consecutive matches.
Match Results: Metallurg
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors on the road - 4;
- Average total goals in the first period: 1.47;
- Today's home team averages 0.29 goals, while the visitors score 1.18.
First Period Statistics: CSK VVS (home) vs Metallurg (away)
- Total matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Total wins: 11 (35.48%) vs 12 (38.71%);
- Total losses: 11 (35.48%) vs 8 (25.81%);
- Total draws: 9 (29.03%) vs 11 (35.48%).
- Average goals scored: 0.55 vs 0.84;
- Average goals conceded: 0.77 vs 0.74.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Total wins: 2 vs 5;
- Total losses: 4 vs 1;
- Total draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first period total: 1 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.4 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.4).
- CSK VVS have scored less than 0.5 goals in the first period for seven consecutive head-to-head games against Metallurg.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Home wins - 3, Away wins - 13.
Statistics: CSK VVS vs Metallurg
- Matches played in the tournament: 62 vs 62;
- Wins: 32 (50%) vs 53 (83%);
- Losses: 32 (50%) vs 11 (17%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 14;
- Away wins in the tournament: 25.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 1 vs 9;
- Losses: 9 vs 1;
- Home wins for the hosts: 1;
- Away wins for the guests: 4.
- Metallurg have won in regulation time in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Metallurg have won in regulation time on the road in 4 consecutive games.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average total goals per match for the hosts - 1.71, for the guests - 3.29;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.59;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 3 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 5 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 5 times.
Statistics: CSK VVS vs Metallurg
- Average total in the tournament: 4.81 vs 5.47;
- Average goals scored: 2.64 vs 3.63;
- Average goals conceded: 2.44 vs 2.09;
- CSK VVS: Average total at home in the tournament - 2.65;
- Metallurg: Average total on the road in the tournament - 3.42;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 1.6 (home - 2.4) vs 4.1 (away - 4.75).
- Metallurg have scored less than 3.5 goals on the road in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings with CSK VVS.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and the trends in play, it seems likely that Metallurg will extend their winning streak on the road. The team from Novokuznetsk has clinched the third period in their last five games, highlighting their ability to maintain a high tempo until the final whistle. Meanwhile, CSK VVS have suffered five consecutive defeats, struggling particularly in defense. These factors lead us to consider placing a bet on Metallurg to win in regulation time. This wager has been successful in the last four away games for the "Kuznya".
Betting Tips: CSK VVS - Metallurg
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