Severstal Cherepovec vs Spartak Moscow Prediction 29 October 2026
🔊 Not long ago, Severstal Cherepovec were riding a seven-game winning streak, but now they’ve gone three matches without a victory. Over that stretch, the Cherepovec side have managed to score just two goals. HC Spartak Moscow also saw their own winning run come to an end, but at least managed to pick up a point against the Shanghai Dragons. This will be the third head-to-head meeting between these teams this season, and so far, the Moscow club haven’t allowed the Lynxes to get the better of them. Can Andrei Kozyrev’s squad rewrite the script on home ice?
One period was not enough
📊 The most recent head-to-head took place on October 23 in Moscow. Severstal Cherepovec struck first through Ruslan Abrosimov and held the lead almost until the second intermission. However, Pavel Poryadin managed to level the score, and in the final period, Sergei Lukyantsev and Ivan Ryabov secured the win for HC Spartak Moscow (3-1). That victory marked a sixth consecutive triumph for the Red-and-Whites.
Head-to-head statistics Severstal Cherepovec - Spartak Moscow

From a seven-game winning streak to three straight defeats
In early October, Severstal Cherepovec put together an impressive seven-game winning streak. However, after a heavy 1-5 defeat to Shanghai Dragons, their attacking confidence seemed to wane. Over the next three outings, they managed just two goals, suffering losses to both HC Spartak Moscow and Lokomotiv as well. Their power play has been particularly problematic, converting at only 10.5%. On the other hand, their defensive play remains solid-Severstal Cherepovec allow an average of just 2.2 goals per game and have held opponents to one goal or fewer in four of their last seven matches.
In Yaroslavl, Severstal Cherepovec were unable to break their losing streak, despite battling until the final minute. Lokomotiv netted the game’s only goal in the opening period and then locked things down defensively. Severstal Cherepovec registered 24 shots on target and spent nearly two minutes in the offensive zone with an extra attacker late on. Still, Daniil Isaev stood tall and denied any equalizer. The result-a 0-1 defeat-marks Severstal Cherepovec’s third consecutive loss.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec

The series is over, but the points remain.
Six straight wins have helped HC Spartak Moscow cement their place in the Western Conference’s top five, closing the gap to the leaders to just three points. Spartak’s recent run has been built first and foremost on defensive solidity. Over their last six outings, they have conceded more than one goal only once, even shutting out CSKA in a 2-0 victory. Still, their most recent game proved that even such a disciplined approach leaves no room for complacency.
Against the Shanghai Dragons, the Red-Whites were up 3-1 after Daniil Gutika scored early in the third period. But within a minute, their advantage vanished: the opposition struck twice, including once on the power play. The game eventually went to a shootout, where the visitors prevailed 4-3. Spartak fired 33 shots to their opponent’s 20, but it wasn’t enough. Although their winning streak came to an end, Spartak have now picked up points in eight consecutive games.
Match Results: Spartak Moscow
Prediction for the 1st period
HC Spartak Moscow rarely allow their opponents to take the upper hand early in away games. The Moscow side have gone 11 consecutive road matches without losing the opening period. The pick: HC Spartak Moscow to avoid defeat in the first period (Double Chance X2) at 1.35.
Match Result Prediction
HC Spartak Moscow’s away form suggests they are well positioned for another win. The Red-and-Whites have claimed victory in regulation time in seven of their last eight road games, and have also won six of their previous seven outings overall, regardless of venue. The pick: HC Spartak Moscow to win in regulation at odds of 2.3.