Shanghai Dragons vs Salavat Yulaev Ufa: KHL Match Prediction
Shanghai Dragons
Salavat Yulaev UfaShanghai Dragons host Salavat Yulaev Ufa at SKA Arena in Saint Petersburg on November 1. The KHL game starts at 09:00 America/New_York. Shanghai have 26 points from 19 games, four behind Lokomotiv. Ufa have 21 points.
Shanghai: scoring depth, then a lost lead
Recent form and defensive exposure
The Dragons have won four of their last five. Their season record is 58 goals for and 48 against. The latest loss interrupted their progress toward the conference leaders.
- Shanghai scored in all five recent games.
- They conceded in four of those five.
Personnel and the response behind the bench
Amir Miftakhov recorded his second shutout of the season against Lada, when Vladislav Barulin and Calen Addison scored. Against Barys, Shanghai surrendered a 2:0 lead. Mitch Love attributed the collapse to relaxation and called for simpler, faster play.
- Baryshome2:4
- Spartak Moscowaway4:3
- Lada Togliattiaway2:0
- Severstal Cherepovetsaway5:1
- Sochiaway5:2
Ufa: recovery time versus attacking stagnation
Results reveal contrasting scoring patterns
Salavat have two wins and three defeats in their last five. Their following two home games yielded one goal each. The decline is concentrated in their recent home attack.
- Ufa conceded in every game of the five-match sequence.
- Three of those fixtures stayed below 5.5 total goals.
- The two away victories required four and five goals respectively.
Line combinations and workload
Viktor Kozlov is testing different partners for Sheldon Rempal instead of retaining settled combinations. After the Sochi defeat, he described a short bench and the need for mental and physical rest after an exhausting October. Ufa have four clear days between games, compared with Shanghai's one. Their recent itinerary included Khabarovsk, Vladivostok and Magnitogorsk before returning home.
- Sochihome1:2
- Ak Bars Kazanhome1:2
- Metallurg Magnitogorskaway5:4
- Admiral Vladivostokaway0:2
- Amur Khabarovskaway4:3
A narrow historical edge, with frequent scoring
Ufa lead the nine official meetings over five years by five wins to four. The eight listed encounters contain 45 goals, averaging 5.625 per game; both teams scored in every one, and four exceeded 5.5. Shanghai won three successive meetings before losing the latest 5:3 in March 2026. The series shows no consistent home advantage.
- 15.03.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa5:3Shanghai DragonsKontinental Hockey League
- 03.12.2025Shanghai Dragons3:2Salavat Yulaev UfaKontinental Hockey League
- 11.02.2025Shanghai Dragons4:2Salavat Yulaev UfaKontinental Hockey League
- 01.10.2024Salavat Yulaev Ufa2:5Shanghai DragonsKontinental Hockey League
- 14.01.2024Shanghai Dragons3:5Salavat Yulaev UfaKontinental Hockey League
What remains unconfirmed before face-off
No confirmed injury or suspension list, probable full lineups, tactical systems, independent expert opinions, goaltender save percentages or power-play and penalty-kill rates are supplied. Recent goals conceded therefore cannot be assigned specifically to goaltending, special teams or five-on-five defending.
Our first-period pick
Shanghai Dragons face Salavat Yulaev Ufa at SKA Arena with an early defensive reset the hosts’ priority. Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.35. Ufa scored just once in each of their previous two games; that limited output makes an exchange of goals before the first interval less persuasive than their full-game scoring history suggests.
According to media reports, Viktor Kozlov said his players needed mental and physical rest after an energy-intensive October with a short bench. Shanghai’s response matters too: Mitch Love called for simpler, quicker hockey after his team surrendered a 2:0 lead against Barys. That points towards fewer unnecessary risks early on, rather than chasing an open contest. A plausible first-period score is 0:0.
Betting conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.35 targets Ufa’s recent attacking difficulties and Shanghai’s incentive to tighten up. It requires only one side to remain scoreless at the first break, not a low-scoring game throughout.
FAQ
When does Shanghai Dragons — Salavat Yulaev Ufa kick off?
The match starts on 01.11.2026 at 09:00 (New York), SKA Arena (Saint Petersburg).
What is the prediction for Shanghai Dragons — Salavat Yulaev Ufa?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.35.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Shanghai Dragons win — 38%, draw — 23%, Salavat Yulaev Ufa win — 39%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Baryshome2:4
- Spartak Moscowaway4:3
- Lada Togliattiaway2:0
- Severstal Cherepovetsaway5:1
- Sochiaway5:2
- Sochihome1:2
- Ak Bars Kazanhome1:2
- Metallurg Magnitogorskaway5:4
- Admiral Vladivostokaway0:2
- Amur Khabarovskaway4:3
Standings · Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Severstal Cherepovets | 22 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 50:50 | 26 |
| 6 | Shanghai Dragons | 19 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 58:48 | 26 |
| 7 | Dinamo Minsk | 21 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 51:62 | 22 |
Head-to-head
- 15.03.2026Salavat Yulaev Ufa5:3Shanghai DragonsKontinental Hockey League
- 03.12.2025Shanghai Dragons3:2Salavat Yulaev UfaKontinental Hockey League
- 11.02.2025Shanghai Dragons4:2Salavat Yulaev UfaKontinental Hockey League
- 01.10.2024Salavat Yulaev Ufa2:5Shanghai DragonsKontinental Hockey League
- 14.01.2024Shanghai Dragons3:5Salavat Yulaev UfaKontinental Hockey League
About the match
- 1 November · 09:00 New York
- Venue: SKA Arena (Saint Petersburg)
Odds
Odds updated 31.10 10:10
Ufa hold a modest market advantage
The 1X2 market makes Ufa the slight favourite: their regulation-win probability is 41.1%, against Shanghai's 36.4%, with the draw at 22.6%. Those assessments have shown no meaningful movement over 24 hours. The gap is modest despite Ufa's longer recovery window and Shanghai's stronger recent results.
The total is moving toward Under 5.5, assessed at 55.8%, while confidence in Over has weakened. BTTS stands at 84.9% without a notable shift. Both teams scoring and the total exceeding 5.5 are separate market expectations in this matchup.
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
