Kontinental Hockey League: Neftekhimik vs Salavat Yulaev Ufa Prediction
Neftekhimik
Salavat Yulaev UfaNeftekhimik hosts Salavat Yulaev Ufa at Neftekhimik Ice Palace on 10 November. The hosts are second in the Eastern Conference with 29 points from 25 games; the visitors are sixth with 25 points from 24. They trail first place by nine and thirteen points respectively.
Neftekhimik: unstable results and a tired roster
Recent form and home profile
Neftekhimik has two wins and three losses in its last five games, including eight goals conceded against Metallurg. Both teams scored in each game. Its two latest home appearances ended in defeats to Admiral Vladivostok and Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. Neftekhimik then won away at Sibir and Sochi.
Strengths, weaknesses and availability
Neftekhimik has scored 67 goals and conceded 68 this season. Head coach Igor Grishin said the team cannot reach a normal functional condition and described the players as lacking freshness and emotion. Damir Zhafyarov has returned, although his condition was considered worse than expected.
Damir Zhafyarov has returned, although his condition was considered worse than expected.
- Lokomotiv Yaroslavlhome1:5
- Metallurg Magnitogorskaway1:8
- Sochiaway2:1
- Sibir Novosibirskaway3:1
- Admiral Vladivostokhome3:4
Salavat Yulaev Ufa: recovery through home wins
Form, scoring and defensive shape
Salavat Yulaev has two wins and three losses in its last five games. Three defeats were followed by home victories over Lada and Avtomobilist. Salavat conceded none against Lada and two against Avtomobilist.
The team scored in all five games and kept one clean sheet. Its away defeat to Shanghai Dragons was by a narrow margin.
Roster balance and tactical factors
Salavat Yulaev has scored 69 goals and conceded 69 this season. Captain Grigory Panin is out for a month, and Nikita Shcherbakov is injured. Alexander Alekseev and Dean Stewart are expected back only toward the end of November, leaving several defensive regulars unavailable.
Efim Gurkin has returned to the lineup. Defensemen Ruslan Pedan and Artem Zemchenok have signed through the end of the season, while forward Alexander Zharovsky has rejoined the team after youth national-team duty. The starting goaltender is unconfirmed; save percentage, power-play rate and penalty-killing rate are unavailable.
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburghome3:2
- Lada Togliattihome5:0
- Shanghai Dragonsaway2:3
- Sochihome1:2
- Ak Bars Kazanhome1:2
Head-to-head record favors the visitors
Salavat Yulaev has won 10 of the 13 official meetings over the last five years; Neftekhimik has won three, with no draws. The visitors won seven of the latest eight meetings, including the most recent game, 4:3 on 12 October. Across those eight matches, Neftekhimik scored eight goals and conceded 18, failing to score in two of the last three.
In the three listed meetings at Neftekhimik’s home rink, the hosts scored three goals and conceded five.
- 12.10.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa4:3NeftekhimikKontinental Hockey League
- 18.09.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa2:0NeftekhimikKontinental Hockey League
- 18.03.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa3:0NeftekhimikKontinental Hockey League
- 02.02.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa2:1NeftekhimikKontinental Hockey League
- 05.01.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa2:1NeftekhimikKontinental Hockey League
Team news and motivational context
The victories over Sochi and Sibir interrupted Neftekhimik’s losing run. Zhafyarov has spoken about the team’s belief that it can beat stronger opponents. The club’s next win would be its 500th in the KHL.
The delay to Salavat Yulaev’s game against Lada was linked to the opponent’s flight issue. No separate travel disruption has been reported for this fixture.
Our Forecast
Our bet is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.35. Neftekhimik’s head coach has described the squad as tired and lacking functional sharpness. The hosts have reason to limit early risks rather than press aggressively from the opening shift.
Salavat Yulaev Ufa have won their last two matches, but injuries to Grigory Panin and Nikita Shcherbakov have disrupted their defense. Alexander Alekseev and Dean Stewart are expected back only at the end of November. The arrivals of Ruslan Pedan and Artem Zemchyonok leave the visitors integrating new defensemen, which could favor a compact opening.
Salavat have won 10 of the teams’ 13 official meetings. That record favors the visitors overall, but does not establish a first-period scoring pattern. The market assigns “Both Teams To Score - No” a 15.2% probability; the first-period selection rests on Neftekhimik’s fatigue and Salavat’s defensive changes rather than the broader match trend. Likely first-period score: 0:0.
Conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.35 is the selection, with at least one side expected to remain scoreless during a restrained opening.
FAQ
When does Neftekhimik — Salavat Yulaev Ufa kick off?
The match starts on 10.11.2026 at 11:30 (New York), Neftekhimik Ice Palace (Nizhnekamsk).
What is the prediction for Neftekhimik — Salavat Yulaev Ufa?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.35.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Neftekhimik win — 41%, draw — 23%, Salavat Yulaev Ufa win — 36%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Lokomotiv Yaroslavlhome1:5
- Metallurg Magnitogorskaway1:8
- Sochiaway2:1
- Sibir Novosibirskaway3:1
- Admiral Vladivostokhome3:4
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburghome3:2
- Lada Togliattihome5:0
- Shanghai Dragonsaway2:3
- Sochihome1:2
- Ak Bars Kazanhome1:2
Standings · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metallurg Magnitogorsk | 25 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 87:57 | 38 |
| 2 | Neftekhimik | 25 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 67:68 | 29 |
| 3 | Avangard Omsk | 22 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 46:51 | 26 |
| 4 | Amur Khabarovsk | 23 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 46:38 | 25 |
| 5 | Barys | 24 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 76:66 | 25 |
| 6 | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | 24 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 69:69 | 25 |
| 7 | Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg | 23 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 62:58 | 25 |
Head-to-head
- 12.10.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa4:3NeftekhimikKontinental Hockey League
- 18.09.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa2:0NeftekhimikKontinental Hockey League
- 18.03.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa3:0NeftekhimikKontinental Hockey League
- 02.02.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa2:1NeftekhimikKontinental Hockey League
- 05.01.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa2:1NeftekhimikKontinental Hockey League
About the match
- 10 November · 11:30 New York
- Venue: Neftekhimik Ice Palace (Nizhnekamsk)
Odds
Odds updated 09.11 11:40
Market view and goal environment
The 1X2 market assigns Neftekhimik a 41.4% chance, the draw 22.7% and Salavat Yulaev 35.9%, with a margin of 5.3%. The line has shown no notable movement: the hosts retain a narrow market preference despite the visitors’ head-to-head advantage.
Under 5.5 is assessed at 53.7% and Over 5.5 at 46.3%, although the Over price has shortened. BTTS Yes is favored at 84.8%.
Both teams’ recent scoring runs support BTTS Yes. The total is less clear-cut: the market still favors Under 5.5, while Neftekhimik’s defensive record and Salavat Yulaev’s missing defensemen increase the risk of a higher score.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.35
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 68%
- Market estimate
- 68%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
