Amur Khabarovsk vs Lada Prediction 26 August 2026

Their start at the Ivan Romazan Memorial proved to be a tough one. Facing Metallurg, Amur found themselves trailing 0-2 but managed to claw their way back into the game thanks to goals from Artyom Shvarev and Danil Yurtaykin. The contest went to overtime, where the hosts ultimately edged out the win. Despite the defeat, Amur left a positive impression: the team didn’t unravel after a shaky opening and kept their chances alive right up to the final moments.

Looking at the bigger picture, Amur continue to build on the level they displayed at the Republic of Bashkortostan Cup, where they lifted the trophy. Now, they immediately took the fight to Metallurg on their home ice. This kind of start suggests that Amur already have a clear playing identity, with their line combinations steadily gaining stability.

This will be the first game of the tournament in Magnitogorsk for Togliatti. Their previous fixtures took place in Ufa, where results were mixed. After a tough loss to Amur, Lada bounced back with a win over Salavat Yulaev but wrapped up the tournament with a 1-2 defeat to Barys. Ivan Savchik scored the team’s only goal in that match, while the decisive strike from their opponents came in the dying moments.

There are positives for Lada as well. One of the revelations of the preseason has been Rasim Shakirov, who netted three goals at the Republic of Bashkortostan Cup. The forward himself admits he sees this offseason as a chance to cement his place at KHL level, fully aware that he needs to prove himself to the coaching staff in every single game.