KHL Match Prediction: Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod vs Dinamo Minsk
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
Dinamo MinskTorpedo host Dinamo Minsk at VOLGA Arena on October 24 in the KHL. The hosts sit fourth in the Western Conference with 23 points from 17 games, three behind CSKA. Minsk are eighth with 18 points from 18 games.
Torpedo: results improving before the return home
Recent form and scoring balance
Torpedo have two wins and three defeats in their last five. Their three home games produced a win over Dynamo Moscow and defeats against Severstal and Metallurg. The road trip ended with a 2–1 victory at Ak Bars after a 1–4 loss to Severstal. Across the season, Torpedo have conceded 34 goals in 17 games.
Personnel and preparation
Bogdan Konyushkov's contract termination is administrative rather than a departure: the defender is to sign a two-way Montreal contract and remain in Nizhny Novgorod on loan until May 31, 2027. Torpedo have also announced youth national-team call-ups, without specifying their effect on this fixture. After the October 21 game in Kazan, the hosts return to home ice.
- Ak Bars Kazanaway2:1
- Severstal Cherepovetsaway1:4
- Dynamo Moscowhome5:4
- Metallurg Magnitogorskhome2:3
- Severstal Cherepovetshome2:3
Dinamo: low scoring compounds defensive losses
Road record and attacking output
Minsk have lost four of their last five and three consecutively. Their three away games in that sequence yielded one win and two defeats, with a 6–11 scoring balance. At home, they lost both games and scored once in each. They scored in every recent match but managed more than two goals only once. Their season total of 58 conceded in 18 games equals 3.22 per game.
Injuries, returns and the shorter turnaround
Goalie Vasily Demchenko is out for several weeks with a knee injury; Anton Krupovets has been recalled from Shakhtyor Soligorsk. Nicolas Meloche and Arseny Chukhraev missed the Sochi game through injury. Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Stanislav Galiev returned in that match, while Rhett Gardner was in the lineup. The starting goalie, save percentages, special-teams rates and line combinations are unconfirmed. Minsk played in Sochi on October 22, leaving one clear day and travel to Nizhny Novgorod before this fixture; precise flight arrangements are unavailable.
- Sochiaway2:3
- Ak Bars Kazanhome1:4
- Metallurg Magnitogorskhome1:3
- Shanghai Dragonsaway3:2
- Lokomotiv Yaroslavlaway1:6
Recent meetings favour Torpedo, not the longer record
The 14 official meetings over five years are split evenly at seven wins each. Torpedo won both encounters this season, 4–3 and 2–1, both in Minsk. Yet the last three listed meetings in Nizhny Novgorod all went to Dinamo. The latest eight encounters averaged 5.25 combined goals, with four finishing above 5.5. The split offers no consistent high-scoring pattern, while the venue record cautions against treating the latest two results as the full matchup.
- 05.10.2026Dinamo Minsk1:2Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 07.09.2026Dinamo Minsk3:4Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 23.02.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod3:4Dinamo MinskKontinental Hockey League
- 28.11.2025Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod1:2Dinamo MinskKontinental Hockey League
- 14.10.2025Dinamo Minsk7:1Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
Brylin calls for more commitment
Sergei Brylin called for greater desire and commitment on October 18. After the Metallurg defeat, he also stressed the difficulty of winning against that opposition with one goal. His comments focus on effort and attacking production.
Our Forecast
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod host Dinamo Minsk sitting fourth in the KHL’s Western Conference with 23 points from 17 games; Minsk are eighth with 18 points from 18 matches. Torpedo have won two of their last five, including a 2:1 away win over Ak Bars Kazan, and scored in all five. Minsk have lost four of five, conceding 16 goals during their current three-game losing streak.
Our selection is Handicap 1 (0) 1.75, with the stake refunded if regulation ends in a draw. Minsk are without starting goaltender Vasily Demchenko for several weeks because of a knee injury. Nicolas Melosh and Arseniy Chukhraev also missed the latest squad, while Anton Krupovets was called up as goaltending cover. Nicolas Aubé-Kubel and Stanislav Galiev have returned.
Torpedo have won both meetings this season, 4:3 and 2:1. The expected score is 3:2 in their favour.
Conclusion
Handicap 1 (0) 1.75 is the recommended bet: back Torpedo with draw protection rather than take the straight win.
FAQ
When does Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Dinamo Minsk kick off?
The match starts on 24.10.2026 at 10:00 (New York), VOLGA Arena (Nizhny Novgorod).
What is the prediction for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Dinamo Minsk?
Our pick is Handicap 1 (0) at 1.75.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod win — 42%, draw — 23%, Dinamo Minsk win — 35%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Ak Bars Kazanaway2:1
- Severstal Cherepovetsaway1:4
- Dynamo Moscowhome5:4
- Metallurg Magnitogorskhome2:3
- Severstal Cherepovetshome2:3
- Sochiaway2:3
- Ak Bars Kazanhome1:4
- Metallurg Magnitogorskhome1:3
- Shanghai Dragonsaway3:2
- Lokomotiv Yaroslavlaway1:6
Standings · Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Shanghai Dragons | 17 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 52:41 | 24 |
| 6 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | 17 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 48:34 | 23 |
| 7 | SKA Saint Petersburg | 17 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 54:51 | 19 |
| 8 | Dinamo Minsk | 18 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 46:58 | 18 |
| 9 | Dynamo Moscow | 21 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 42:58 | 18 |
Head-to-head
- 05.10.2026Dinamo Minsk1:2Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 07.09.2026Dinamo Minsk3:4Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 23.02.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod3:4Dinamo MinskKontinental Hockey League
- 28.11.2025Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod1:2Dinamo MinskKontinental Hockey League
- 14.10.2025Dinamo Minsk7:1Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
About the match
- 24 October · 10:00 New York
- Venue: VOLGA Arena (Nizhny Novgorod)
Odds
Odds updated 24.10 04:10
A narrow home edge in a stable market
The regulation-time 1X2 market makes Torpedo modest favourites at 41.3%, against 35.8% for Minsk and 22.9% for a draw. Under 5.5 goals carries 55.8%, while BTTS is assessed at 84.8%: the market separates both teams scoring from a high combined total. None of the listed lines has moved noticeably over the past 24 hours, so there is no fresh directional shift to interpret.
Our prediction
- Market
- Handicap 1 (0)
- Current odds
- 1.75
- Odds at prediction
- 1.78
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 58%
- Market estimate
- 54%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.78
- Potential win
- 78 $
- Status
- pending
