KHL Match Prediction: CSKA Moscow vs Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
CSKA Moscow
Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodCSKA Moscow host Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod at CSKA Arena on November 11, with first facing third in the Western Conference. CSKA have 37 points from 24 games; Torpedo have 31 from 23.
CSKA: scoring depth and a longer recovery window
Recent results and venue split
CSKA have won four of their last five. A 1:2 defeat at Avangard followed a 7:3 win at Metallurg. One home game is insufficient to establish a venue trend.
Strengths and pressure points
- CSKA have scored 78 goals in 24 games.
- They have conceded 45.
- Both teams scored in all five, with no shutouts at either end.
Personnel and preparation
Igor Nikitin is in his second year since returning, while several leading rivals have changed coaches or struggled. CSKA last played on November 5, after trips to Magnitogorsk and Omsk.
- Sibir Novosibirskhome4:1
- Avangard Omskaway1:2
- Metallurg Magnitogorskaway7:3
- Traktor Chelyabinskaway3:2
- Traktor Chelyabinskhome5:1
Torpedo: productive attack, costly concessions
Form at home and on the road
Torpedo have three wins and two defeats in their last five, scoring and conceding 15 goals. They won both home games but recorded one win and two losses away. Their latest defeat was 2:5 at Ak Bars, where they conceded twice early and failed to convert enough clear chances while chasing the game.
Where the balance breaks down
- Torpedo have scored 64 goals in 23 games, averaging 2.78.
- They conceded 11 goals across their three recent away games.
- Four of their last five matches reached at least five goals.
- They conceded at least three in four of those five fixtures.
Turnaround and travel
Torpedo played on November 7 and 9, making the November 11 fixture their third game in five days. Their schedule runs from a home game to Kazan and then Moscow, leaving only one clear day between the last two matches and substantially less recovery time than CSKA.
- Ak Bars Kazanaway2:5
- Dynamo Moscowhome4:3
- Spartak Moscowhome3:1
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburgaway2:3
- SKA Saint Petersburgaway4:3
Head-to-head edge, with varied totals
CSKA have won 11 of 14 official meetings over five years, including both September encounters this season: 3:0 at home and 3:2 away. Across the eight recent meetings, CSKA lead six wins to two and 22:15 in goals, with an average combined total of 4.63. Five reached at least five goals, while two finished with three or fewer: CSKA's head-to-head advantage has been more consistent than the scoring totals.
- 18.09.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod2:3CSKA MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 09.09.2026CSKA Moscow3:0Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 25.12.2025Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod2:3CSKA MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 03.12.2025CSKA Moscow4:5Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 06.11.2025CSKA Moscow1:2Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
News beyond the scorelines
Torpedo's November 7 victory over Dynamo Moscow was their third against that opponent this season. The club announced a Future Cup success on November 8, a separate achievement that does not reflect senior KHL form. No match-specific expert comments are available.
Our first-period pick
Our bet is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.3. The case rests on CSKA keeping Torpedo scoreless early, rather than on a low-scoring match overall. Moscow have conceded 45 goals in 24 league games, while Torpedo arrive after allowing two early goals against Ak Bars and losing 2:5. Another deficit would leave the visitors chasing rather than exchanging goals from the outset.
CSKA's four wins in five and 11 victories in 14 meetings support their ability to control this matchup, but neither record proves a first-period scoring pattern. Both teams scored and conceded in all five of their latest games, so the selection carries risk; those full-game results should not be treated as opening-period evidence. The projected first-period score is 1:0 to CSKA.
Final call
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.3 is a cautious preference: CSKA's defensive record supports an early shutout, but their recent full-game results do not establish a first-period scoring pattern.
FAQ
When does CSKA Moscow — Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod kick off?
The match starts on 11.11.2026 at 11:30 (New York), CSKA Arena (Moscow).
What is the prediction for CSKA Moscow — Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.3.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: CSKA Moscow win — 55%, draw — 23%, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod win — 22%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Sibir Novosibirskhome4:1
- Avangard Omskaway1:2
- Metallurg Magnitogorskaway7:3
- Traktor Chelyabinskaway3:2
- Traktor Chelyabinskhome5:1
- Ak Bars Kazanaway2:5
- Dynamo Moscowhome4:3
- Spartak Moscowhome3:1
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburgaway2:3
- SKA Saint Petersburgaway4:3
Standings · Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSKA Moscow | 24 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 78:45 | 37 |
| 2 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 24 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 64:39 | 35 |
| 3 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | 23 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 64:51 | 31 |
| 4 | Spartak Moscow | 25 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 66:56 | 30 |
Head-to-head
- 18.09.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod2:3CSKA MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 09.09.2026CSKA Moscow3:0Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 25.12.2025Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod2:3CSKA MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 03.12.2025CSKA Moscow4:5Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 06.11.2025CSKA Moscow1:2Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
About the match
- 11 November · 11:30 New York
- Venue: CSKA Arena (Moscow)
Odds
Odds updated 10.11 11:40
Market preference and scoring expectations
CSKA are the 1X2 favourites, with a margin-free home-win probability of 55.8%; the draw and away win each stand at 22.1%. Prices have shown no notable movement over 24 hours.
Over 4.5 goals carries a 57.2% probability, while drifting Under odds indicate reduced confidence in a lower total. BTTS (both teams to score) is assessed at 83.5%, with no notable movement, though both teams scoring does not require a high combined total.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.3
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 71%
- Market estimate
- 71%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
