Izhstal vs Ryazan Prediction 30 September 2025
📣 In the final matchup of the game day, Izhstal's hockey players will face off against the paratroopers from Ryazan. The team from Izhevsk are striving to climb out of the lower part of the standings, while Ryazan are battling to solidify their mid-table position. Earlier this year, the "Steelmakers" edged out the "Paratroopers" with a narrow 1-0 victory. On the last day of September, the hosts will aim to replicate their success from January.
Head-to-Head
📊 A statistical breakdown of the official encounters between Izhstal and Ryazan:
- They have faced off in 29 matches;
- The home team boasts 19 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have 10;
- Goals scored: 75 against 61;
- Average total in the 1st period - 1.23, in the 2nd - 1.67, in the 3rd - 1.6;
- Average total for the match - 4.47.
The last time these teams clashed was on 11 February 2025 at Izhstal's arena, with a final score of 1-0.
Head-to-head statistics Izhstal - Ryazan

Izhstal Team Overview
Izhstal have been unpredictable lately, alternating between victories and defeats. Out of their last five games, they have celebrated two wins but suffered three losses. On home ice, the team from Izhevsk shows impressive resilience, conceding an average of just 1.33 goals per game. However, the "Steelers" struggle offensively, managing only about two goals per match at home. An intriguing statistic is that Ryazan have been unable to defeat Izhstal in their last six encounters. This could boost the "Steelers'" confidence ahead of their upcoming clash.
Match Results: Izhstal

Ryazan Team Overview
Ryazan seem to have found their rhythm, recently stringing together three consecutive victories. However, the "paratroopers" stumbled, losing to Molot and Toros by identical 4-2 scores. Notably, Ryazan's average goals scored in home games stands at 2.4 per game, but once they hit the road, their scoring dips to 2.17 goals. It's not the most impressive stat. Defensively, Ryazan also have room for improvement, as opponents often exploit gaps to score more than two goals per match. Historically, in most encounters with Izhstal, the "paratroopers" score fewer than 2.5 goals.
Match Results: Ryazan
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 30;
- First-period wins by the home team on their ice - 7; away team on the road - 2;
- Average first-period total: 1.23;
- Today's home team averages 0.77 goals, while the visitors average 0.47.
First Period Stats: Izhstal (home) vs Ryazan VDV (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 6;
- Wins: 2 (66.67%) vs 1 (16.67%);
- Losses: 1 (33.33%) vs 2 (33.33%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 3 (50%).
- Average goals scored: 0.67 vs 0.83;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 1.5.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 3;
- Losses: 6 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 4;
- Average first-period total: 1.7 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 1.2) vs 2.3 (scored - 1, conceded - 1.3).
- The total for the first period has been under 1.5 goals in 14 of the last 16 head-to-head meetings between Izhstal and Ryazan in the OLIMPBET VHL.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 29;
- Home wins - 19, Away wins - 10.
Statistics: Izhstal vs Ryazan VDV
- Games played in the tournament: 8 vs 10;
- Wins: 4 (50%) vs 5 (50%);
- Losses: 4 (50%) vs 5 (50%);
- Tournament home wins for Izhstal: 2;
- Tournament away wins for Ryazan VDV: 3.
Last 10 Games:
- Wins: 6 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 5;
- Home wins for Izhstal: 2;
- Away wins for Ryazan VDV: 3.
- Izhstal remain unbeaten in regular time in their last 6 head-to-head clashes with Ryazan (in the OLIMPBET VHL).
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Average goals per game for home team - 2.5, for away team - 2.03;
- Average total goals in head-to-head games - 4.47;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 5 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 8 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 8 times.
Statistics: Izhstal vs Ryazan VDV
- Average tournament total: 4.38 vs 5;
- Average goals scored: 2.13 vs 2.4;
- Average goals conceded: 2.38 vs 2.7;
- Izhstal: average home total in the tournament - 2;
- Ryazan VDV: average away total in the tournament - 2.17;
- Last 10 games (average goals scored): 2.4 (home - 2) vs 2.4 (away - 2.17).
- Izhstal have scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings with Ryazan (in the OLIMPBET VHL).