KHL Prediction: SKA Saint Petersburg vs Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
SKA Saint Petersburg
Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodSKA host Torpedo at SKA Arena on October 27, with five points separating the Western Conference clubs. SKA are eighth, one point above ninth-placed Dynamo Moscow; Torpedo are sixth, four points behind leaders Lokomotiv. Both have played 18 games.
SKA: scoring bursts mask a difficult run
Recent results and home-ice balance
SKA have lost four of their last five, scoring eight goals and conceding 12. Six goals came in the win over Sibir; the other four games produced just two combined. Their last three fixtures were at home: one win and two defeats, with three goals conceded in each. SKA failed to score in the two preceding away games.
Strengths, weaknesses and personnel
SKA have scored 55 goals, more than Torpedo, but conceded 54 for a goal difference of just +1. Forward Nikolai Goldobin is injured, with no return date set.
Andrei Razin replaced Igor Larionov on October 18 and favours gradual changes rather than a tactical overhaul. He acknowledged spending little time on the power play. SKA have one clear day between games and no intervening trip.
- CSKA Moscowhome1:3
- Sibir Novosibirskhome6:3
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburghome1:3
- Lada Togliattiaway0:1
- Severstal Cherepovetsaway0:2
Torpedo: a stronger defensive season
Form and road performance
Torpedo have two wins and three defeats in their last five, scoring 11 goals and conceding 14. They scored and conceded in every game, but managed only four goals across their latest three outings. Their two away fixtures in that sequence ended in a 1:4 loss at Severstal and a 2:1 win at Ak Bars.
Season profile and preparation
Alexei Isakov's side have conceded 36 goals in 18 league games, averaging 2.00, and scored 49 for a +13 goal difference. Torpedo last played at home on October 24, leaving two clear days before the trip to Saint Petersburg.
Line combinations, starting goalies, save percentages, special-teams rates and further availability details remain unconfirmed for both teams, preventing a specific comparison in those areas.
- Dinamo Minskhome1:2
- Ak Bars Kazanaway2:1
- Severstal Cherepovetsaway1:4
- Dynamo Moscowhome5:4
- Metallurg Magnitogorskhome2:3
Recent meetings reverse the longer trend
SKA lead the five-year series by nine wins to six, but Torpedo have won the latest four meetings, including a 6:0 victory in January. The visitors have also won their last two games in Saint Petersburg.
The latest eight meetings produced 50 goals, averaging 6.25, with four exceeding 5.5 goals. That average is above the combined goals per game in each club's latest five fixtures: 4.0 for SKA and 5.0 for Torpedo.
- 24.01.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod6:0SKA Saint PetersburgKontinental Hockey League
- 01.10.2025SKA Saint Petersburg2:3Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 29.09.2025SKA Saint Petersburg2:5Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 08.09.2025Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod3:2SKA Saint PetersburgKontinental Hockey League
- 22.03.2025Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod2:3SKA Saint PetersburgKontinental Hockey League
Coaching transition frames the build-up
Razin said two assistants would probably miss the next match. Tereshchenko, Yepanchintsev and Mironov have left the staff, while Mikhалkevich and Vorobyov were due in Saint Petersburg for talks. The fixture will have a retro theme marking the 80th anniversary of domestic hockey.
Our forecast
Our pick is Total Over (5) 1.64. The case is built on the scoring profile of both teams rather than on the modest 1X2 edge for SKA. Saint Petersburg have scored 55 goals in 18 league games but conceded 54, while Torpedo have produced 49 and allowed 36. SKA conceded in all five of their latest matches; Torpedo scored in each of their five latest games and conceded in each as well.
The matchup has repeatedly produced open hockey, including SKA’s 6:4 home win and Torpedo’s 5:2 and 6:0 victories. The visitors’ recent sequence also shows both teams scoring in every game, while SKA’s defensive transition under Andrei Razin remains unsettled. Nikolai Goldobin is unavailable, and the coaching staff is still being reshaped, which adds risk to the home defensive structure. Expected score: 3:3.
Conclusion
Total Over (5) 1.64 is the preferred outcome. Both attacks have reliable scoring indicators, while recent defensive results and the head-to-head goal pattern leave a realistic path to six or more goals.
FAQ
When does SKA Saint Petersburg — Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod kick off?
The match starts on 27.10.2026 at 12:30 (New York), SKA Arena (Saint Petersburg).
What is the prediction for SKA Saint Petersburg — Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod?
Our pick is Total Over (5) at 1.64.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: SKA Saint Petersburg win — 45%, draw — 23%, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod win — 32%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- CSKA Moscowhome1:3
- Sibir Novosibirskhome6:3
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburghome1:3
- Lada Togliattiaway0:1
- Severstal Cherepovetsaway0:2
- Dinamo Minskhome1:2
- Ak Bars Kazanaway2:1
- Severstal Cherepovetsaway1:4
- Dynamo Moscowhome5:4
- Metallurg Magnitogorskhome2:3
Standings · Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Severstal Cherepovets | 20 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 46:43 | 24 |
| 6 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | 18 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 49:36 | 24 |
| 7 | Dinamo Minsk | 19 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 48:59 | 20 |
| 8 | SKA Saint Petersburg | 18 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 55:54 | 19 |
| 9 | Dynamo Moscow | 22 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 44:61 | 19 |
Head-to-head
- 24.01.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod6:0SKA Saint PetersburgKontinental Hockey League
- 01.10.2025SKA Saint Petersburg2:3Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 29.09.2025SKA Saint Petersburg2:5Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 08.09.2025Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod3:2SKA Saint PetersburgKontinental Hockey League
- 22.03.2025Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod2:3SKA Saint PetersburgKontinental Hockey League
About the match
- 27 October · 12:30 New York
- Venue: SKA Arena (Saint Petersburg)
Odds
Odds updated 27.10 03:30
Market preference is modest, not decisive
SKA are the 1X2 favourites at 46.3%, below an even chance of a regulation win. Torpedo are at 31.6% and the draw at 22.1%, with no notable movement over 24 hours.
Under 5.5 goals has a narrow majority at 52.7%, although movement towards Over has reduced that edge. BTTS (both teams to score) remains stable at 85.2%.
Our prediction
- Market
- Total Over (5)
- Current odds
- 1.64
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 57%
- Market estimate
- 57%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.64
- Potential win
- 64 $
- Status
- pending
