SKA St. Petersburg vs Torpedo Prediction 27 October 2026
π Four straight defeats to Torpedo, the most recent ending in a heavy loss. This is a tough run for SKA, especially with a home game against the Nizhny Novgorod side up next. The St. Petersburg club are still adjusting to Andrei Razinβs system, and their opening matches under the new coach have been a mixed bag. After putting six past Sibir, SKA then fell to CSKA. Torpedo have their own issues up front, though their defense has looked solid in recent outings. Can the Army Men finally snap their losing streak in this head-to-head?
Six months ago, the scoreline read 6-0.
π Last season, Torpedo swept SKA in all four of their head-to-head clashes. The final encounter, held on January 24 in Nizhny Novgorod, proved especially painful for the St. Petersburg side. The hosts netted six unanswered goals, recording their biggest win over SKA in the past three decades. The teams didnβt meet in the playoffs, so SKA have yet to get their shot at redemption.
Head-to-head statistics SKA St. Petersburg - Torpedo
Six goals gave way to just one.
St. Petersburg are gradually adapting to Andrei Razinβs brand of hockey, but their results still hinge on how quickly the team gets into gear. Before facing Sibir, SKA had averaged just one goal per game over a four-game stretch, with their first tally coming no earlier than the 30th minute. Then came a completely different opening period: four goals on 13 shots and a convincing 6-3 win. However, they couldnβt build on that momentum. To make matters worse, the coaching staff are currently without Bardakov, Weissbach, Goldobin, Larionov, and Murphy.
In the Army Derby, SKA fell to CSKA 1-3, despite starting the game with several dangerous attacks. Vasily Glotov hit the post, while Sergei Plotnikov and Valentin Zykov both had good chances to break the deadlock. But in the second period, the hosts lost control for a long stretch and conceded twice. Sergei Sapegoβs early third-period goal brought some intrigue back into the contest, but SKA couldnβt find an equaliser. They outshot their rivals 27-22, yet failed to capitalise on any of their four power plays. Another worrying stat: 19 turnovers compared to just four from the Moscow side.
Match Results: SKA St. Petersburg
They take plenty of shots, but usually only find the net once.
After their thrilling 5-4 win over Dynamo Moscow, Torpedo have struggled to convert their chances. The Nizhny Novgorod side continue to create opportunities and consistently threaten opposing goalies, but in the following games they managed to score just once in regulation time. Alexei Isakov attributes these difficulties to teams now having a better understanding of each otherβs tactical setups, leading to tighter defensive play. Nevertheless, Torpedo have handled penalty kills well: over their last three games, opponents had nine power play opportunities but failed to capitalize on any of them. The squadβs main injury concern is Mikhail Vorobyov, who remains sidelined.
Their most recent clash with Dinamo Minsk proved another tough test. Vladimir Tkachyov opened the scoring in the first period, but Torpedo couldnβt hold onto their lead, ultimately falling 2-1 in overtime. The puck found the back of the visitorsβ net twice, but both goals were waved off-first for a high stick, then for coming after the buzzer. The game itself was fiercely contested, with both teams combining for 67 hits. Torpedo ceded the initiative for stretches of the second period and failed to capitalize on late chances. After the game, Isakov praised his playersβ commitment but admitted the team needs to improve their finishing touch.
Match Results: Torpedo N. Novgorod
Prediction for the 1st period
Torpedo have been struggling to find the back of the net lately, particularly in the opening stages. Over their last six games, the Nizhny Novgorod side have failed to score more than once in the first period. Even against Dinamo Minsk, where they managed an early opener, they couldnβt build on their lead. The pick here is Torpedo individual total under 1.5 goals in the first period.
Match Result Prediction
SKAβs recent run of four consecutive head-to-head defeats certainly raises concerns, but the story changes dramatically when they play at home in St. Petersburg. The Army Men have avoided defeat in regulation in 18 of their last 20 home games against Torpedo. Razinβs side are still searching for consistency, yet Torpedo also arrive with attacking issues of their own. The pick: SKA to avoid defeat in regulation (1X) at odds of 1.4.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
βοΈ Editorial Prediction
SKAβs win over Sibir might have suggested that their finishing woes are behind them. However, their next outing against CSKA told a different story: the St. Petersburg side managed just one goal, despite outshooting their rivals and having four power plays. Over their last five games, the Army Men have scored only ten goals-and failed to find the net at all against both Lada and Severstal. Torpedo, meanwhile, have tightened up defensively, and SKA havenβt scored more than two goals in any of their last five head-to-head meetings. So, even with the hostsβ recent uptick in scoring, banking on four goals here looks like a stretch. My pick: SKA under 3 goals (individual total).
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