KHL Match Prediction: Spartak Moscow vs Amur Khabarovsk
Spartak Moscow
Amur KhabarovskMore picks
- Period 3: No draw 1.35 pending
- Period 3: Not: Spartak Moscow win and total over 1.5 1.25 pending
Spartak Moscow return to Megasport Sport Palace on November 12 to face Amur Khabarovsk. The hosts have 30 points and need a response to their defeat in Saint Petersburg; Amur sit seventh in the Eastern Conference with 25 points, level with eighth-placed Barys. Protecting that playoff position is the visitors’ immediate priority.
Spartak: scoring bursts, defensive exposure
Recent results and home balance
Spartak have won two and lost three of their last five. Their two home games produced a 1:4 loss to Lokomotiv and a 5:3 win over Dinamo Minsk. The latest result was 1:7 against SKA.
Strengths and weaknesses in numbers
- Spartak scored in all five games.
Availability and preparation
Defenseman Christian Jaros will miss the game through injury. Spartak last played on November 9 and return from Saint Petersburg. Confirmed lines, tactical assignments, starting goalie, save percentage and power-play and penalty-kill rates are unavailable.
- SKA Saint Petersburgaway1:7
- Dinamo Minskhome5:3
- Lokomotiv Yaroslavlhome1:4
- Torpedo Nizhny Novgorodaway1:3
- Severstal Cherepovetsaway5:1
Amur: tighter games and a missing goalie
Form and the road record
Amur also have two wins and three losses in five games, but their goal balance is 11 scored and eight conceded. Their three away fixtures yielded one victory and two defeats, with seven goals for and seven against. At home, a 2:3 loss to SKA was followed by a 2:0 victory over Barys.
Where the visitors are effective
- Amur conceded no more than three goals in any of those five matches.
- Only two of the five games reached five total goals.
- Across 23 league fixtures, they have scored 46 and conceded 38: attacking production averages exactly two goals per game.
Personnel and travel demands
Goalie Maxim Dorozhko is on the injured list and will not play. No replacement starter, save percentage, confirmed lines or special-teams conversion rates are available. Amur have three clear days after their November 8 game, but must travel from Khabarovsk to Moscow; the travel itinerary is unspecified.
- Baryshome2:0
- SKA Saint Petersburghome2:3
- Admiral Vladivostokaway5:2
- Ak Bars Kazanaway1:3
- Dynamo Moscowaway1:2
Head-to-head: a recent drop in scoring
Spartak have won eight of the ten official meetings over five years. The eight listed scorelines contain 51 goals, averaging 6.38 per game, but that average conceals a sharp change: the two latest encounters ended 1:0 and 2:1 in Spartak’s favour. Six earlier games in that sequence each produced at least five goals. The older scoring pattern therefore differs substantially from the most recent meetings.
- 14.10.2026Amur Khabarovsk1:2Spartak MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 13.03.2026Spartak Moscow1:0Amur KhabarovskKontinental Hockey League
- 15.10.2025Amur Khabarovsk4:3Spartak MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 20.11.2024Spartak Moscow7:3Amur KhabarovskKontinental Hockey League
- 19.10.2024Amur Khabarovsk4:5Spartak MoscowKontinental Hockey League
Coaches stress control and workload
Alexei Zhamnov criticised Spartak for moving away from their game and giving Minsk a chance. He also described three games in four days as physically difficult, although that comment concerned an earlier schedule, not this fixture’s immediate turnaround. Amur coach Andriyevsky called the Barys victory very hard-earned. Neither coach’s remarks establish a confirmed tactical change for November 12.
Our Pick
Spartak Moscow return to Megasport after a 1:7 defeat by SKA Saint Petersburg. Amur Khabarovsk arrive after beating Barys 2:0. The recommended bet is Period 1: BTTS (both teams to score) — No 1.27.
Amur have conceded 38 goals in 23 league matches, the best defensive record among the teams around them in the Eastern Conference. Their last five matches produced 11 goals for and 8 against, with the latest two ending 2:3 and 2:0.
Spartak have scored in all five recent fixtures, but conceding seven in Saint Petersburg should prompt a less aggressive first period. They also need to address the defensive errors highlighted after the Minsk game. Defenceman Kristian Yaros is unavailable for Spartak, while Amur are without injured goaltender Maksim Dorozhko.
Amur’s defensive record and the expected adjustment from Spartak favour the opposite outcome. Expected score after 20 minutes: 1:0.
Conclusion
Period 1: BTTS (both teams to score) — No 1.27 is the pick, with Amur’s defensive record carrying more weight than Spartak’s recent scoring run.
FAQ
When does Spartak Moscow — Amur Khabarovsk kick off?
The match starts on 12.11.2026 at 11:30 (New York), Megasport Sport Palace (Moscow).
What is the prediction for Spartak Moscow — Amur Khabarovsk?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.27.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Spartak Moscow win — 55%, draw — 23%, Amur Khabarovsk win — 22%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- SKA Saint Petersburgaway1:7
- Dinamo Minskhome5:3
- Lokomotiv Yaroslavlhome1:4
- Torpedo Nizhny Novgorodaway1:3
- Severstal Cherepovetsaway5:1
- Baryshome2:0
- SKA Saint Petersburghome2:3
- Admiral Vladivostokaway5:2
- Ak Bars Kazanaway1:3
- Dynamo Moscowaway1:2
Standings · Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | 24 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 65:56 | 31 |
| 4 | Spartak Moscow | 25 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 66:56 | 30 |
| 5 | Severstal Cherepovets | 25 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 59:57 | 30 |
Head-to-head
- 14.10.2026Amur Khabarovsk1:2Spartak MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 13.03.2026Spartak Moscow1:0Amur KhabarovskKontinental Hockey League
- 15.10.2025Amur Khabarovsk4:3Spartak MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 20.11.2024Spartak Moscow7:3Amur KhabarovskKontinental Hockey League
- 19.10.2024Amur Khabarovsk4:5Spartak MoscowKontinental Hockey League
About the match
- 12 November · 11:30 New York
- Venue: Megasport Sport Palace (Moscow)
Odds
Odds updated 11.11 11:40
Market: home preference, modest totals lean
The 1X2 market makes Spartak favourites in regulation at 55.2%, with the draw at 22.7% and Amur at 22.2%. That is a home lean rather than overwhelming confidence. The line has shown no notable movement over the last 24 hours.
Over 4.5 goals carries a market probability of 55.8%, while BTTS (both teams to score) is assessed at 80.1%. The totals market sits between Spartak’s high-scoring recent games and Amur’s lower-scoring results; the latest head-to-head scores add a separate restraint on expectations.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.27
- Odds at prediction
- 1.3
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 72%
- Market estimate
- 73%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.27
- Potential win
- 27 $
- Status
- pending
