KHL Match Prediction: Severstal Cherepovets vs Traktor Chelyabinsk
Severstal Cherepovets
Traktor ChelyabinskSeverstal host Traktor at the Ice Palace in Cherepovets on November 13. The hosts are fifth in the Western Conference with 30 points from 25 games, level with Spartak and Shanghai Dragons and nine points behind CSKA. Traktor arrive after three wins in four games, while Severstal need points to stay in contact with the teams above them.
Severstal: recovery with defensive costs
Recent form and venue split
Severstal have three wins and two defeats in five games. Successive victories over Sochi and Lada followed two losses.
Strengths and pressure points
Severstal scored four goals in each of their last two games but conceded in all five recent fixtures. Their season balance is 59 scored and 57 conceded. Kozyrev identifies the power play and penalty kill as central to the team's disciplined approach.
Returning players and preparation
Captain Adam Liska is back in form after injury. Stepanov has also returned, playing alongside Ivantsov and Skorennov and restoring a creative option within that line. Severstal last played on November 9.
- Lada Togliattihome4:3
- Sochiaway4:1
- Shanghai Dragonsaway1:3
- Spartak Moscowhome1:5
- Spartak Moscowhome3:2
Traktor: scoring output faces a road check
Results before the trip
Traktor's last five games brought three wins and two defeats. All five were at home, so the sequence does not establish an away trend. Their latest result was a 5–2 victory over Shanghai Dragons; the previous five-goal performance came against Ak Bars.
Attack and defensive exposure
Traktor scored in every game of that run but also conceded in each. No power-play, penalty-kill or goaltender save percentages are available for the visitors.
Availability and recovery time
Dominik Mikanovich, a defenseman in the Traktor system, is out with an upper-body injury. Vitaly Kravtsov has been recovering from injury, but his availability for this match is not confirmed. Traktor have two clear days after their November 10 game and must travel to Cherepovets; no flight itinerary, starting goalie or complete projected lineup is supplied.
- Shanghai Dragonshome5:2
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburghome2:3
- Ak Bars Kazanhome5:3
- Baryshome2:1
- CSKA Moscowhome2:3
Head-to-head edge is narrow
Severstal lead the nine official meetings over five years by five wins to four. The eight listed scorelines contain 43 goals, an average of 5.38 per game, with six exceeding four goals. Severstal won three of the four listed meetings in Cherepovets, although Traktor took the most recent encounter 5–2 in February. Venue history and the latest result point in different directions.
- 20.02.2026Traktor Chelyabinsk5:2Severstal CherepovetsKontinental Hockey League
- 01.12.2025Severstal Cherepovets3:2Traktor ChelyabinskKontinental Hockey League
- 08.03.2025Traktor Chelyabinsk5:1Severstal CherepovetsKontinental Hockey League
- 08.12.2024Severstal Cherepovets2:1Traktor ChelyabinskKontinental Hockey League
- 17.01.2024Traktor Chelyabinsk0:1Severstal CherepovetsKontinental Hockey League
Coaching assessment tempers the recent win
Andrei Kozyrev described the Lada game as fairly even, crediting better fortune in the third period and a results-focused finish rather than a clear playing advantage. Defenseman Ioannis Kaldis has praised the coach, reflecting a positive dressing-room assessment. No separate expert assessment of this matchup or confirmed suspension update is supplied.
Our Prediction
Severstal Cherepovets hosts Traktor after two consecutive wins, including a 4:3 victory over Lada. Both teams have scored in all five recent matches, while Severstal has also conceded in each of those games.
Captain Adam Liška returns, and forward Stepanov is back on his usual line with Ivantsov and Skorennov, improving the hosts’ puck control and attacking organization. For Traktor, defenseman Dominik Mikanovich is unavailable with an upper-body injury, while Vitaly Kravtsov is still recovering. Their absences limit the visitors’ options for sustaining early pressure.
We expect Severstal to control risk in the first period before increasing the tempo. Our projected score is Severstal 3:2 Traktor, with at least one team failing to score in Period 1.
Our bet — Period 1: BTTS (both teams to score) - No 1.32.
Conclusion
Period 1: BTTS (both teams to score) - No 1.32 is the selection: the hosts’ improved puck control and Traktor’s reduced attacking options favor a cautious opening over an early exchange of goals.
FAQ
When does Severstal Cherepovets — Traktor Chelyabinsk kick off?
The match starts on 13.11.2026 at 11:00 (New York), Ice Palace (Cherepovets).
What is the prediction for Severstal Cherepovets — Traktor Chelyabinsk?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.32.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Severstal Cherepovets win — 43%, draw — 23%, Traktor Chelyabinsk win — 34%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Lada Togliattihome4:3
- Sochiaway4:1
- Shanghai Dragonsaway1:3
- Spartak Moscowhome1:5
- Spartak Moscowhome3:2
- Shanghai Dragonshome5:2
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburghome2:3
- Ak Bars Kazanhome5:3
- Baryshome2:1
- CSKA Moscowhome2:3
Standings · Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Spartak Moscow | 26 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 69:60 | 30 |
| 5 | Severstal Cherepovets | 25 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 59:57 | 30 |
| 6 | Shanghai Dragons | 24 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 70:63 | 30 |
Head-to-head
- 20.02.2026Traktor Chelyabinsk5:2Severstal CherepovetsKontinental Hockey League
- 01.12.2025Severstal Cherepovets3:2Traktor ChelyabinskKontinental Hockey League
- 08.03.2025Traktor Chelyabinsk5:1Severstal CherepovetsKontinental Hockey League
- 08.12.2024Severstal Cherepovets2:1Traktor ChelyabinskKontinental Hockey League
- 17.01.2024Traktor Chelyabinsk0:1Severstal CherepovetsKontinental Hockey League
About the match
- 13 November · 11:00 New York
- Venue: Ice Palace (Cherepovets)
Odds
Odds updated 12.11 11:20
Market gives the hosts a modest advantage
The regulation-time 1X2 market makes Severstal favorites at 42.9%, against 34.3% for Traktor and 22.8% for a draw. That is a limited home preference rather than a majority expectation of a home win. Over 4.5 goals carries a 55.8% assessment, while BTTS (both teams to score) stands at 82.7%. None of the listed lines has moved noticeably over the last 24 hours.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.32
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 70%
- Market estimate
- 70%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
