Torpedo-Gorkii vs Magnitka Prediction
📣 The VHL playoffs continue. In Nizhny Novgorod, the local team Torpedo will face off against Magnitogorsk's Magnitka. Will the reigning champions secure a home victory? We'll find out very soon.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical Overview of Official Meetings Between Torpedo and Magnitka:
- They have faced each other in 6 matches;
- The home team has 1 win (including overtime), while the visitors have 5;
- Goals scored: 13 for Torpedo, 20 for Magnitka;
- Average total in the 1st period - 1.67, 2nd period - 2, 3rd period - 1.5;
- Average total for the match - 5.17.
The teams last met on 24 March 2026 at Magnitka's arena, with the final score being 6-3.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Torpedo-Gorkii Team Overview
Torpedo have suffered two consecutive away defeats. On average, the team from Nizhny Novgorod scores 2.7 goals per game but concedes nearly as many, with 2.9 goals against. Their home performance is slightly better, averaging 2.87 goals scored per match while allowing fewer, at 2.13 goals per game. The team's strength lies in their power play, though their discipline could use improvement.
Match Results: Torpedo-Gorkii

HC Magnitka Magnitogorsk Team Overview
Magnitka have made a strong start to the playoffs, securing victories in their first two home games. In their latest encounter, the "Foxes" triumphed over Torpedo with a 6-3 scoreline. The team's average offensive output stands at three goals per game. Defensively, Magnitogorsk are solid, conceding just around 2.28 goals on average per game. On the road, Magnitka's attacking prowess is impressive, with the team averaging 3.16 goals per match.
Match Results: HC Magnitka Magnitogorsk
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-head matchups:
- Total encounters - 6;
- First period wins for the home team (on home ice) - 0; for the away team (on the road) - 1;
- Average total in the first period: 1.67;
- Today's home team averages 0.5 goals, while the visitors average 1.17.
First period stats: Torpedo Gorky (home) vs Magnitka Magnitogorsk (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Number of wins: 14 (45.16%) vs 13 (41.94%);
- Number of losses: 6 (19.35%) vs 4 (12.9%);
- Number of draws: 11 (35.48%) vs 14 (45.16%).
- Average total goals scored: 1.1 vs 0.81;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.58 vs 0.45.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average total in the first period: 1.9 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 1.1) vs 2 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.8).
- Torpedo have not won the first period in six consecutive head-to-head games against Magnitka.
- Magnitka have avoided losing the first period in 11 of their last 12 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 6;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 5.
Statistics: Torpedo Gorky vs Magnitka Magnitogorsk
- Games played in the tournament: 62 vs 62;
- Wins: 34 (53%) vs 37 (58%);
- Losses: 30 (47%) vs 27 (42%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 19;
- Away wins in the tournament: 18.
Last 10 Games:
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Home wins: 3;
- Away wins: 2.
- Torpedo have not lost at home in regulation time in 9 of their last 10 games.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals per match for home team - 2.17, away team - 3.33;
- Average total goals in head-to-heads - 5.17;
- Both teams scored in the first period - 2 times;
- Both teams scored in the second period - 2 times;
- Both teams scored in the third period - 2 times.
Statistics: Torpedo Gorky vs Magnitka Magnitogorsk
- Average total in the tournament: 4.94 vs 4.97;
- Average goals scored: 2.78 vs 3;
- Average goals conceded: 2.41 vs 2.28;
- Torpedo Gorky: average home total in the tournament - 2.87;
- Magnitka Magnitogorsk: average away total in the tournament - 3.16;
- Last 10 games (average goals scored): 2.7 (home - 3) vs 3.2 (away - 3).
- Magnitka have scored over 1.5 goals in six consecutive head-to-head matches against Torpedo.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Magnitka, having kicked off the playoffs with two wins, showcases an impressive attacking game on the road, averaging 3.16 goals per match. Meanwhile, Torpedo struggles defensively, conceding an average of 2.9 goals per game. Considering that more than 1.5 goals have been scored in the final period of Magnitka's last five consecutive games, we anticipate an active performance from both Magnitka and their opponents between the 40th and 60th minutes. Our prediction is over 1.5 goals in the third period.