KHL forecast: Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod vs Dynamo Moscow
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
Dynamo MoscowTorpedo Nizhny Novgorod hosts Dynamo Moscow at VOLGA Arena in the Western Conference. Torpedo is fourth with 29 points after 21 matches; Dynamo is seventh with 25 points after 25 games. The hosts are closer to the leading group, while Moscow needs points in the playoff race.
Torpedo’s current profile and home setup
Torpedo has won 3 of its last 5 games. It scored and conceded in every match. Wins over Ak Bars, SKA and Spartak brought 2, 4 and 3 goals respectively; the defeats against Dinamo Minsk and Avtomobilist included a 1:2 result and a 2-goal performance. The latest home result was a 3:1 win over Spartak, following a 1:2 defeat.
Egor Vinogradov scored twice and collected 3 points against SKA on October 27, earning the KHL fans’ best-player award for that matchday.
What supports Torpedo
- 58 championship goals, more than Dynamo.
- 43 goals conceded, the lower total between the teams.
- Spartak Moscowhome3:1
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburgaway2:3
- SKA Saint Petersburgaway4:3
- Dinamo Minskhome1:2
- Ak Bars Kazanaway2:1
Dynamo’s response and the cost of the schedule
Dynamo has also won 3 of its last 5 matches. Defeats against Lokomotiv and Avangard were followed by three straight wins: 2:1 against Amur, 4:0 against Dinamo Minsk and 3:2 against Shanghai Dragons. Dynamo scored in all five matches and conceded in four, with Minsk its only shutout.
Dynamo played away against Shanghai on November 5. Torpedo last played on November 1, giving the hosts more recovery time. Dynamo has scored 53 and conceded 64 goals in 25 championship matches.
Strengths and vulnerabilities
- The win in Minsk was Dynamo’s only clean sheet in its recent run.
- Nikita Tertyshny is out for the rest of the season with a lower-body injury, reducing forward-line depth.
- Head coach Leonid Tambiev did not travel to the match in Saint Petersburg on November 5 for family reasons; his status and future with the club remain in question.
- Shanghai Dragonsaway3:2
- Dinamo Minskaway4:0
- Amur Khabarovskhome2:1
- Avangard Omskhome2:3
- Lokomotiv Yaroslavlaway1:2
Head-to-head pattern
Dynamo leads the official five-year series by 7 wins to 4, with no draws in 11 meetings. The latest eight official games produced 18 goals for Torpedo and 28 for Dynamo. At Torpedo’s rink, Dynamo won 4:1, 4:1 and 4:2 before Torpedo won the next two meetings 2:1 and 5:4, the latter on October 16 in Nizhny Novgorod.
Seven of the last eight listed official encounters produced at least five goals, and both teams scored in seven.
- 16.10.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod5:4Dynamo MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 01.10.2026Dynamo Moscow1:3Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 28.08.2026Dynamo Moscow3:2Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodClub Friendlies
- 14.08.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod2:5Dynamo MoscowClub Friendlies
- 15.02.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod2:4Dynamo MoscowKontinental Hockey League
Team news and external assessments
Oleg Orekhovsky took charge of Dynamo for the latest road game in Tambiev’s absence. Possible dismissal and pressure from supporters complicate the coaching situation despite the recent wins.
A Dynamo goaltender was included among the league’s best performers of the week. No expert score prediction, further injury information or confirmed motivation statement is available beyond the conference standings context.
Our first-period pick
For Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod against Dynamo Moscow at VOLGA Arena, our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.3. Torpedo has conceded 43 goals in 21 league games, just over two per match. That defensive record supports backing the hosts to keep Dynamo quiet early rather than relying on a full-game shutout.
Dynamo forward Nikita Tertyshny is out with a lower-body injury, reducing the visitors’ attacking options. Torpedo also has six days between fixtures, compared with Dynamo’s two, which could help the hosts maintain defensive discipline from the opening shifts. There are no confirmed lineups or first-period scoring splits available, so this is a qualified preference, not a strong statistical claim about opening periods. Our projected first-period score is 1:0.
Final betting view
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.3 is the selection: it requires only one side to remain scoreless at the first intermission. The case rests on Torpedo’s defensive record and the visitors’ reduced attacking depth, rather than assuming a low-scoring match throughout.
FAQ
When does Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Dynamo Moscow kick off?
The match starts on 07.11.2026 at 09:00 (New York), VOLGA Arena (Nizhny Novgorod).
What is the prediction for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod — Dynamo Moscow?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.3.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod win — 45%, draw — 23%, Dynamo Moscow win — 32%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Spartak Moscowhome3:1
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburgaway2:3
- SKA Saint Petersburgaway4:3
- Dinamo Minskhome1:2
- Ak Bars Kazanaway2:1
- Shanghai Dragonsaway3:2
- Dinamo Minskaway4:0
- Amur Khabarovskhome2:1
- Avangard Omskhome2:3
- Lokomotiv Yaroslavlaway1:2
Standings · Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Shanghai Dragons | 22 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 66:54 | 30 |
| 4 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | 21 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 58:43 | 29 |
| 5 | Spartak Moscow | 23 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 60:46 | 28 |
| 6 | Severstal Cherepovets | 24 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 55:54 | 28 |
| 7 | Dynamo Moscow | 25 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 53:64 | 25 |
| 8 | SKA Saint Petersburg | 22 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 65:67 | 23 |
Head-to-head
- 16.10.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod5:4Dynamo MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 01.10.2026Dynamo Moscow1:3Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodKontinental Hockey League
- 28.08.2026Dynamo Moscow3:2Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodClub Friendlies
- 14.08.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod2:5Dynamo MoscowClub Friendlies
- 15.02.2026Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod2:4Dynamo MoscowKontinental Hockey League
About the match
- 7 November · 09:00 New York
- Venue: VOLGA Arena (Nizhny Novgorod)
Odds
Odds updated 06.11 09:10
Market reading and goal environment
In the 1X2 market, Torpedo is the favorite: the home win is assessed at 45.3%, Dynamo’s win at 31.7% and a draw at 23%. The line has not moved noticeably.
The total-goals market slightly favors Over 4.5 at 55.2%, but its odds are rising. Under 4.5 stands at 44.8%, with falling odds. Dynamo’s short rest and Torpedo’s lower season concession total temper the case for a high total.
BTTS (both teams to score) Yes is the strongest market signal at 83.3% and the preferred bet, supported by both teams’ recent scoring records and their head-to-head results.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.3
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 71%
- Market estimate
- 71%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
