Sibir Novosibirsk vs Metallurg Magnitogorsk Prediction 29 October 2026
🔊 Sibir Novosibirsk return home after a run of three straight defeats, a skid that has seen them tumble out of the playoff spots. And the challenge ahead is far from easy. Metallurg Magnitogorsk sit atop the standings, remain unbeaten on the road in October, and have already routed Sibir under their new head coach. That said, Metallurg’s most recent win was a much tougher affair. Can the hosts capitalize on this and finally get back on the scoreboard, or will they be left empty-handed once again?
They didn’t put up much resistance
📊 These teams faced off just five days ago, on October 24. Sibir Novosibirsk struck first, with Maksim Sushko opening the scoring, but they couldn’t hold on to their lead. Metallurg Magnitogorsk responded with three goals in the second period and then blew the game wide open early in the third, cruising to a 5-1 win. That match marked Metallurg Magnitogorsk’s first outing under new head coach Konstantin Shafranov.
Head-to-head statistics Sibir Novosibirsk - Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Goals are hard to come by.
In the second half of October, Sibir Novosibirsk managed just one win-and even that came in a shootout. Scoring has been a real struggle: over their last five outings, the team has averaged only 1.6 goals per game. Their expected goals figure is equally concerning at 2.32 xG, ranking among the three lowest in the KHL. Offensive woes are compounded by injuries, with Abramov, Valitov, Vorobyov, and Osipov all sidelined, while Beck has been placed on waivers.
The final game of their road trip against Traktor started on a promising note. Ilya Luzenkov netted his first goal of the season to give Sibir Novosibirsk an early lead, but they couldn’t build on that momentum. Sibir Novosibirsk fell 1-2, registering just 22 shots on target compared to their opponent’s 36. Anton Krasotkin turned aside 34 shots and kept his team in contention until the closing minutes, but without offensive support, it simply wasn’t enough.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
Shafranov keeps winning
The coaching change has yet to disrupt Metallurg Magnitogorsk’s momentum. Under Konstantin Shafranov, Metallurg have claimed victory in both outings, and over ten October fixtures, their only loss came against Salavat Yulaev. The team have tightened up defensively as well: after conceding an average of 2.7 goals per game last season, they now allow just two. Another key strength is their penalty kill, with the Steelworkers neutralizing 90.4% of opponents’ power plays.
In Nizhnekamsk, Metallurg nearly let a win slip away despite holding a 2-0 lead after two periods. Neftekhimik managed to level the score, capitalizing on mistakes by the visitors in the neutral zone. Metallurg created their own chances but couldn’t seal the deal in regulation. The game was decided in overtime: Sergei Tolchinsky sparked a quick counterattack, Vladimir Tkachyov set up Nikita Mikhailis for the shot, and he buried the winner to make it 3-2.
Match Results: Metallurg Magnitogorsk
First Period Prediction
Sibir Novosibirsk have failed to score in the opening period in eight of their last nine head-to-head meetings with Metallurg Magnitogorsk. At home, Sibir average just 0.43 goals in the first period, while Metallurg concede an average of only 0.33 goals in this segment on the road. The smart play here is Sibir Novosibirsk under 0.5 goals in the first period at odds of 1.72.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Sibir Novosibirsk are finding it increasingly difficult to create quality scoring chances. In four of their last five outings, Sibir have managed no more than two goals, and their expected goals average remains among the lowest in the league. The struggles are even more pronounced against Metallurg Magnitogorsk: Sibir have failed to surpass 2.5 goals in nine consecutive head-to-head meetings. Adding to that, Metallurg Magnitogorsk are conceding an average of just two goals per game this season. My pick: Sibir Novosibirsk under 2.5 individual goals.
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