Zvezda vs Ska Neva Prediction 30 September 2026

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    πŸ”Š The Army Derby features two sides still lingering in the lower half of the table. Zvezda have played one match more, but trail SKA-VMF by three points, making this home fixture a prime opportunity for the Moscow club to close the gap. St. Petersburg, on the other hand, found their rhythm before the break, stringing together three consecutive wins. However, it’s been nine days since their last outing-now the visitors face the challenge of maintaining that winning momentum after a lengthy pause.

    Head-to-Head

    πŸ“Š Zvezda and SKA-VMF have faced off in 22 official matches. The hosts have recorded 6 wins, including victories in overtime, while the visitors have come out on top 15 times. In terms of goals scored, Zvezda have netted 48, with SKA-VMF tallying 69. The average goals per period stand at 1.59 for the first, 1.77 for the second, and 1.73 for the third. On average, the teams combine for 5.05 goals per game. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 20 February 2026 at the SKA-VMF arena and ended in a 3-2 result.

    Head-to-head statistics Zvezda - Ska Neva

    27%
    6 Wins
    68%
    15 Wins
    11.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Ska Neva
    Ska Neva
    Zvezda
    Zvezda
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    20.02.26
    VHL
    Ska Neva
    Ska Neva
    Zvezda
    Zvezda
    3
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    2
    0
    27.09.25
    VHL
    Zvezda
    Zvezda
    Ska Neva
    Ska Neva
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    14.08.25
    Club Friendly Games
    Ska Neva
    Ska Neva
    Zvezda
    Zvezda
    4
    3
    2
    0
    0
    2
    2
    1
    23.01.25
    VHL
    Ska Neva
    Ska Neva
    Zvezda
    Zvezda
    4
    3
    0
    0
    2
    2
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    0
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    Zvezda Team Overview

    This season, Zvezda have played nine games, picking up three wins and suffering six defeats. Their win rate stands at 33%, with losses accounting for 67% of their results. On average, Zvezda’s matches feature a total of five goals, as the team scores 2.22 goals per game while conceding an average of 3.11. Over the course of the season, Zvezda have found the net twenty times, with the opening period proving particularly productive-35% of their goals have come in the first frame. On home ice, they average 2.4 goals scored per contest. Defensively, Zvezda have allowed 28 goals this season. The second period has been their most vulnerable stretch, with 41.67% of all goals conceded coming during that segment. Playing at home, Zvezda also allow opponents an average of 2.4 goals per game.

    Match Results: Zvezda

    24.09.26
    VHL
    Zvezda
    Zvezda
    Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma
    Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma
    2
    3
    0
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    L
    22.09.26
    VHL
    Zvezda
    Zvezda
    Chelmet
    Chelmet
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2
    L
    20.09.26
    VHL
    Zvezda
    Zvezda
    HC Magnitka Magnitogorsk
    HC Magnitka Magnitogorsk
    4
    2
    0
    0
    2
    2
    2
    0
    W
    18.09.26
    VHL
    Zvezda
    Zvezda
    Yuzhny Ural Orsk
    Yuzhny Ural Orsk
    3
    2
    2
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    W
    13.09.26
    VHL
    Molot-Prikamye Perm
    Molot-Prikamye Perm
    Zvezda
    Zvezda
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    1
    0
    0
    L
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    Ska Neva Team Overview

    SKA-VMF have played eight games this season, recording five wins and three defeats. Their win percentage stands at 63%, while losses account for 38% of their total outings. On average, SKA-VMF’s matches feature 4.75 goals per game, with the team scoring 2.63 goals per outing and conceding an average of 2.38. The squad has netted 21 goals so far, with more than half of them-57.14%-coming in the second period. Away from home, SKA-VMF are particularly effective offensively, averaging 2.75 goals per game. Defensively, SKA-VMF have allowed 19 goals this season. The opening period has proven to be the toughest for their backline, as 41.67% of all goals conceded have come in the first 20 minutes. On the road, SKA-VMF typically allow three goals per game.

    Match Results: Ska Neva

    20.09.26
    VHL
    Ska Neva
    Ska Neva
    Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma
    Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma
    3
    1
    1
    1
    2
    0
    0
    0
    W
    18.09.26
    VHL
    Ska Neva
    Ska Neva
    Chelmet
    Chelmet
    3
    2
    0
    0
    3
    2
    0
    0
    W
    16.09.26
    VHL
    Ska Neva
    Ska Neva
    HC Magnitka Magnitogorsk
    HC Magnitka Magnitogorsk
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    0
    W
    14.09.26
    VHL
    Ska Neva
    Ska Neva
    Yuzhny Ural Orsk
    Yuzhny Ural Orsk
    2
    3
    0
    2
    2
    0
    0
    1
    L
    09.09.26
    VHL
    Molot-Prikamye Perm
    Molot-Prikamye Perm
    Ska Neva
    Ska Neva
    3
    2
    0
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    L
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    ⭐ Editorial Prediction

    The recent form and stats of both teams highlight a clear contrast in attacking prowess: Zvezda have managed just two wins in their last five outings, with their most recent match ending in defeat. The hosts are averaging only 2.22 goals per game, underlined by a telling run-Zvezda have failed to score over 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 14 matches. This trend is impossible to overlook when considering betting options. SKA-VMF, meanwhile, boast a much more consistent attack and regularly create scoring opportunities, but the home side continue to struggle with finishing-even on their own ice. Given Moscow’s poor run of form and Zvezda’s clear season-long trend of low scoring (under 2.5 goals in the majority of their games), our editorial team backs this scenario: the recommended bet is Zvezda Individual Total Under 2.5.
    Zvezda Total goals Under (2,5)
    Odds-167
    Published: 29/09/2026, 14:02
    Artyom Ivanov
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    Betting Tips: Zvezda - Ska Neva

    Zvezda have not won (in regular time):
    zvezda-moscow-2ska-neva-saint-petersburg-2in 10 of last 11 games against Ska Neva (OLIMPBET VHL).
    zvezda-moscow-2in 14 of last 15 games (OLIMPBET VHL).
    zvezda-moscow-2in 6 of last 7 home games (OLIMPBET VHL).
    Ska Neva will not lose
    -244
    Zvezda have not lost the 2nd period:
    zvezda-moscow-2ska-neva-saint-petersburg-2in last 11 home games against Ska Neva (OLIMPBET VHL).
    2nd Period Zvezda will not lose
    -250
    Zvezda have not won the 1st period:
    zvezda-moscow-2ska-neva-saint-petersburg-2in 9 of last 10 games against Ska Neva (OLIMPBET VHL).
    zvezda-moscow-2ska-neva-saint-petersburg-2in last 6 home games against Ska Neva (OLIMPBET VHL).
    1st Period Ska Neva will not lose
    -385
    Zvezda have not lost the 1st period:
    zvezda-moscow-2in 13 of last 14 home games (OLIMPBET VHL).
    1st Period Zvezda will not lose
    -286
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    Zvezda - Ska Neva Table position

    VHL 26/27
    gWLPPForm
    15.
    HC Kaluga
    HC Kaluga
    84418-1310
    16.
    Ska Neva
    Ska Neva
    85321-1910
    17.
    Ryazan
    Ryazan
    103716-229
    22.
    HC Magnitka Magnitogorsk
    HC Magnitka Magnitogorsk
    73413-108
    23.
    Zvezda
    Zvezda
    93620-287
    24.
    Bars
    Bars
    83519-287