Izhstal vs Khimik Prediction
📣 On Monday, Izhstal will face off against Khimik Voskresensk on their home ice. Can the team from Izhevsk close the gap in the series? Let's dive into the details.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical review of the official encounters between Izhstal and Khimik:
- They have faced off in 23 matches;
- The home team has secured 9 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have claimed 14 wins;
- Goals scored: 40 for Izhstal, 62 for Khimik;
- Average goals per period: 1st period - 1.08, 2nd period - 1.71, 3rd period - 1.33;
- Average total goals per match - 4.08.
The last time these teams met was on 28 March 2026 at Izhstal's arena, with the final score being 2-5.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Izhstal Team Overview
Izhstal are not in peak form, with just one win in their last five outings. The team suffered a loss in their most recent match. Izhstal's average scoring rate stands at 2.57 goals per game, while they concede an average of 2.37 goals. Discipline is a key issue for them; frequent penalties result in numerous power plays for the opposition and conceded goals.
Match Results: Izhstal

Khimik Voskresensk Team Overview
Khimik are on an impressive run, boasting eight wins in their last ten games. The Yellow and Blues average 2.94 goals per game while conceding just 1.97 goals on average. In their previous head-to-head clash against Izhstal, the visitors secured a convincing 5-2 victory.
Match Results: Khimik Voskresensk
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 23;
- Number of first-period wins at home - 2; away - 4;
- Average total in the first period: 1.08;
- Today's home team averages 0.38 goals, while the visitors score 0.71.
First-Period Stats: Izhstal (home) vs Khimik (away)
- Total matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- Number of wins: 14 (43.75%) vs 7 (21.88%);
- Number of losses: 11 (34.38%) vs 10 (31.25%);
- Number of draws: 7 (21.88%) vs 15 (46.88%).
- Average goals scored: 0.69 vs 0.66;
- Average goals conceded: 0.56 vs 0.63.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 7;
- Average first-period total: 1.9 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5).
- The total for the first period has been under 1.5 goals in 11 of the last 12 head-to-head games between these teams at Izhstal's rink.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 23;
- Home wins - 9, Away wins - 14.
Statistics: Izhstal vs Khimik
- Matches played in the tournament: 62 vs 62;
- Wins: 35 (54%) vs 42 (65%);
- Losses: 30 (46%) vs 23 (35%);
- Home wins in the tournament for Izhstal: 15;
- Away wins in the tournament for Khimik: 23.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 8;
- Losses: 6 vs 2;
- Home wins for Izhstal: 1;
- Away wins for Khimik: 5.
- Izhstal have failed to win at home in regulation time in 6 of their last 7 meetings with Khimik.
- Khimik have avoided defeat in regulation time in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Average goals per match for the home team - 1.67, for the away team - 2.58;
- Average goals in head-to-head matches - 4.08;
- Both teams scored in the first period - 2 times;
- Both teams scored in the second period - 7 times;
- Both teams scored in the third period - 4 times.
Statistics: Izhstal vs Khimik
- Average total in the tournament: 4.8 vs 4.72;
- Average goals scored: 2.57 vs 2.94;
- Average goals conceded: 2.37 vs 1.97;
- Izhstal: average total at home in the tournament - 2.28;
- Khimik: average total on the road in the tournament - 3.19;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 2.8 (home - 2.5) vs 2.8 (away - 3).
- Total under 5.5 goals has occurred in 6 of Khimik's last 7 away matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Khimik, in six of their last seven away games, combined with their opponents for fewer than 5.5 goals. It's likely that both Voskresensk and Izhevsk will focus on defense and aim to avoid early mistakes. This strategy makes sense-no team wants to start a match with unexpected setbacks. Therefore, considering these factors, betting on a total of under 5.5 goals seems the most sensible option.