VHL (All-Russian Hockey League) · Thursday, 15 October, MSK

Kurgan — Kristall Saratov

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Model prediction for 15 October

Kurgan51%
Draw in regulation22%
Kristall Saratov27%
Model estimate at MSK

In short

Kurgan are clear favourites: 64% to win including overtime and shootout.

4.9 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (4.7).

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 41%.

Why

  • Kurgan are more dangerous in attack: 2.8 expected goals against 2.1.

Facts

  • League table: Kurgan — No. 26, 10 pts; Kristall Saratov — No. 15, 15 pts. A gap of 5 pts.
  • Last 5 meetings: Kurgan 2 wins, Kristall Saratov 3.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Kurgan — Kristall Saratov2.8–2.1
Kurgan to win (incl. OT and shootout)64%
Kristall Saratov to win (incl. OT and shootout)36%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)41%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)59%

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Form

Kurgan

  • 13.10Dizel4:3
  • 11.10Tambov0:3
  • 09.10Buran Voronezh2:3 SO
  • 01.10Rubin Tyumen2:3 SO
  • 29.09HC Yugra0:3

Kristall Saratov

  • 13.10away · Omskie Krylia1:7
  • 07.10Dyn. Altay5:4 SO
  • 05.10Metallurg Novokuznetsk0:2
  • 03.10Krasnoyarsk3:2
  • 01.10HC Norilsk2:3 SO

Head to head

  • 11.12.2025Kurgan — Kristall Saratov1:4
  • 29.11.2025Kristall Saratov — Kurgan2:1 OT
  • 22.01.2025Kristall Saratov — Kurgan3:4 SO
  • 28.10.2024Kurgan — Kristall Saratov0:3
  • 06.12.2023Kurgan — Kristall Saratov6:1

Full record: 6 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
14, PlayoffsGornyak1071229–18+1115
15, PlayoffsKristall Saratov1271431–41-1015
16, PlayoffsMagnitka Magnitogorsk1154224–20+414
25Zvezda Moscow1451833–45-1211
26Kurgan1234519–33-1410
27CSK VVS16411131–56-259

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 51% will not happen in roughly 49 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →