Neftjanik vs Tambov Prediction 28 November 2025
📣 The ice battle between Neftyanik and Tambov is set to take place in Almetyevsk. Neftyanik currently hold the fifth spot and are eager to solidify their position at the top end of the table, while Tambov find themselves in 24th place, desperately in need of points to improve their standing. This showdown is crucial for both teams, as each aims to secure a playoff berth by the end of the regular season.
Head-to-Head
📊 Head-to-head statistics between Neftyanik and Tambov:
- They have faced off in 12 matches;
- The home team has 7 wins (including overtime), while the visitors have 5;
- Goals scored: 44 for Neftyanik, 36 for Tambov;
- Average goals in the 1st period - 2, in the 2nd - 2.38, in the 3rd - 1.77;
- Average total goals per match - 6.08.
The teams last met on 11 February 2025 at Neftyanik's arena, with a final score of 6-3.
Head-to-head statistics Neftjanik - Tambov

Neftjanik Team Overview
Neftyanik enter this match in solid form, having secured three victories in their last five outings. Their most recent game ended in a win, which could boost the hosts' confidence ahead of the upcoming clash. This season, the team has been highly effective on home ice, averaging 3.91 goals per game. However, Almetyevsk's defense isn't always flawless, conceding an average of two goals per game, which is still below the league average. The team also excels in power-play situations.
Match Results: Neftjanik

Tambov Team Overview
Tambov are clearly not at their peak right now, having clinched victory in only two of their last five matches. Despite their modest position in the league standings, the team is capable of surprising opponents in the second period. Between the 20th and 40th minutes, Tambov consistently scores at least one goal, thanks to excellent forechecking and aggressive play from their forwards. Even against teams that appear stronger in every aspect, Tambov's players manage to create dangerous chances and execute effective attacks.
Match Results: Tambov
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- Number of first-period wins at home - 4; away - 1;
- Average total in the first period: 2;
- Today's home team averages 1.38 goals, visitors - 0.62.
First Period Stats: Neftyanik (home) vs Tambov (away)
- Games played in the tournament: 11 vs 13;
- Wins: 8 (72.73%) vs 4 (30.77%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 7 (53.85%);
- Draws: 3 (27.27%) vs 2 (15.38%).
- Average goals scored: 1.18 vs 0.62;
- Average goals conceded: 0.27 vs 1.08.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 0 vs 3;
- Draws: 6 vs 2;
- Average first-period total: 1.6 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.9 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.9).
- Neftyanik scores more than 0.5 goals in the first period in six consecutive head-to-head games against Tambov.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 5.
Statistics: Neftyanik vs Tambov
- Matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 27;
- Wins: 17 (61%) vs 11 (41%);
- Losses: 11 (39%) vs 16 (59%);
- Home wins in the tournament for Neftyanik: 8;
- Away wins in the tournament for Tambov: 7.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Losses: 5 vs 6;
- Home wins for Neftyanik: 2;
- Away wins for Tambov: 3.
- Neftyanik avoid defeat (in regulation time) in 15 of their last 17 matches.
- Neftyanik avoid defeat at home (in regulation time) in 7 of their last 8 games.
- Tambov fail to win away (in regulation time) in 11 of their last 12 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average total goals per match for the home team - 3.38, for the away team - 2.77;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 6.08;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 4 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 7 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 7 times.
Statistics: Neftyanik vs Tambov
- Average total in the tournament: 5.36 vs 5.11;
- Average goals scored: 3.57 vs 2.44;
- Average goals conceded: 2 vs 3.07;
- Neftyanik: Average home total in the tournament - 3.91;
- Tambov: Average away total in the tournament - 2.15;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 4.1 (home - 3.25) vs 2.7 (away - 2.5).
- Tambov score more than 1.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 encounters with Neftyanik.
- Tambov score more than 1.5 goals in 8 consecutive matches.