CSK VVS vs Metallurg Prediction
📣 The Samara ice rink will host another playoff clash between CSK VVS and Novokuznetsk Metallurg. Both teams are vying to gain the upper hand in the series.
Head-to-Head
📊 A statistical overview of the official encounters between CSK VVS and Metallurg:
- They have faced each other in 17 matches;
- The home team has secured 4 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have claimed 13 wins;
- Goals scored: 33 for CSK VVS and 58 for Metallurg;
- Average goals in the 1st period - 1.44, in the 2nd - 1.67, in the 3rd - 1.67;
- Average total goals per match - 3.72.
The teams last met on 27 March 2026 at the CSK VVS arena, with a final score of 4-2.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
CSK VVS Team Overview
CSK VVS are showing inconsistent form, suffering four defeats in their last five matches. The Samara team averages 2.66 goals per game but concedes slightly fewer at 2.43 goals. While they score a bit more at home compared to away games, their defense remains a problematic area. It's noteworthy that the total goals in the third period of their home games often exceed 1.5.
Match Results: CSK VVS
Metallurg Team Overview
Metallurg are in excellent form, boasting eight wins in their last ten matches with only two losses. Their offensive line is highly productive, averaging 3.6 goals per game, while the defense remains solid, conceding just 2 goals per match. On the road, the team consistently exceeds the 2.5-goal mark, achieving this in seven of their last eight away games.
Match Results: Metallurg
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 17;
- First period wins for the home team (on home ice) - 1; for the away team (on the road) - 4;
- Average first period total: 1.44;
- Today's home team averages 0.33 goals, while the visitors average 1.11.
First Period Statistics: CSK VVS (home) vs Metallurg (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- Number of wins: 12 (37.5%) vs 12 (37.5%);
- Number of losses: 11 (34.38%) vs 9 (28.13%);
- Number of draws: 9 (28.13%) vs 11 (34.38%).
- Average goals scored: 0.56 vs 0.81;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 0.75.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 3;
- Average first period total: 1 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.5 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.5).
- The total for the first period exceeded 0.5 goals in 7 of the last 8 home games for CSK VVS.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total meetings - 17;
- Home wins - 4, Away wins - 13.
Statistics: CSK VVS vs Metallurg
- Games played in the tournament: 62 vs 62;
- Wins: 33 (51%) vs 53 (82%);
- Losses: 32 (49%) vs 12 (18%);
- Home wins for the hosts in the tournament: 15;
- Away wins for the visitors in the tournament: 25.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 8;
- Losses: 8 vs 2;
- Home wins for the hosts: 2;
- Away wins for the visitors: 4.
- CSK VVS have not won (in regulation time) in 11 of their last 12 head-to-head games against Metallurg.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Average goals per match for the hosts - 1.83, for the visitors - 3.22;
- Average total goals in head-to-head games - 3.72;
- Both teams scored in the first period - 3 times;
- Both teams scored in the second period - 6 times;
- Both teams scored in the third period - 6 times.
Statistics: CSK VVS vs Metallurg
- Average total in the tournament: 4.83 vs 5.48;
- Average goals scored: 2.66 vs 3.6;
- Average goals conceded: 2.43 vs 2.12;
- CSK VVS: Average home total in the tournament - 2.69;
- Metallurg: Average away total in the tournament - 3.38;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 1.9 (home - 2.67) vs 4 (away - 4.2).
- Metallurg have scored over 2.5 goals away in 7 of their last 8 matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match, Metallurg are expected to play aggressively, given their impressive away record and current form, with eight wins in their last ten games. Considering that Metallurg's individual total over 2.5 goals has been achieved in seven of their last eight away games, we choose this bet as our main option.
Betting Tips: CSK VVS - Metallurg
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