KHL Match Prediction: Traktor Chelyabinsk vs CSKA Moscow
Traktor Chelyabinsk
CSKA MoscowTraktor host CSKA at Traktor Ice Arena on November 1, sitting 11th with 18 points from 20 games. CSKA arrive in Chelyabinsk with 30 points.
Traktor: home defence versus road setbacks
Recent results and scoring balance
Traktor have two wins and three losses in their last five. Home victories over Ak Bars and Sibir contrast with three away defeats. Their latest outing ended 3:2 against Dinamo Minsk on October 30.
Strengths and weaknesses
- Traktor have recorded two home wins in their last five matches.
- Traktor scored in all five recent matches.
- They conceded in every match of that sequence.
- The season balance is 41 goals scored and 50 conceded.
Personnel and response to setbacks
Alexander Rykov was absent through injury or illness on October 19, leaving Traktor one forward short; his return remains unconfirmed. Confirmed lines, the starting goalie, save percentage and power-play or penalty-kill rates are unavailable. Scott Gordon criticised the second-period collapse against CSKA, and Mikhail Rolgizer echoed that assessment. Traktor need to maintain their structure through the middle frame.
- Dinamo Minskaway2:3
- CSKA Moscowaway1:5
- Sibir Novosibirskhome2:1
- Ak Bars Kazanhome3:1
- Avangard Omskaway1:2
CSKA: recovery time and uneven away returns
A rebound built on tighter defending
CSKA have won three of their last five, scoring 13 goals and allowing ten. Consecutive victories followed consecutive losses, with two goals conceded across those wins. Their last game was on October 28, leaving three clear days before this fixture.
Where the visitors have an edge
- Their last three away games produced one win and two defeats, with a 4:8 goal balance.
- They scored in four of five recent matches, including two performances with at least four goals.
- They kept no clean sheets in that five-game run.
Forward availability
Kostin was ruled out for ten days on October 20; that timetable does not confirm his availability for November 1. Igor Nikitin said Denis Guryanov was fine on October 25. Confirmed combinations, suspension information, goalie save percentages and special-teams conversion rates are unavailable, limiting comparison of the power play and penalty kill.
- Traktor Chelyabinskhome5:1
- SKA Saint Petersburgaway3:1
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburgaway1:5
- Spartak Moscowaway0:2
- Neftekhimikhome4:1
Recent meetings favour CSKA, not uniformly high totals
CSKA lead the nine official meetings over five years by five wins to four. They have won the latest three, most recently 5:1 on October 28. Across the eight listed encounters, scoring averaged 4.25 goals, with three exceeding the 4.5-goal threshold. The latest meeting was higher-scoring than the broader pattern.
- 28.10.2026CSKA Moscow5:1Traktor ChelyabinskKontinental Hockey League
- 06.03.2026CSKA Moscow1:0Traktor ChelyabinskKontinental Hockey League
- 05.12.2025Traktor Chelyabinsk2:3CSKA MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 21.11.2024Traktor Chelyabinsk5:2CSKA MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 05.10.2024CSKA Moscow0:4Traktor ChelyabinskKontinental Hockey League
Coaching comments emphasise execution
Nikitin credited player effort after the victory over SKA and said CSKA had returned to reality after their winning sequence was interrupted. Opposing coach Igor Grishin attributed part of CSKA's success to rivals approaching them as unbeatable. His assessment concerns opponents' mindset, not a tactical advantage in this matchup.
Our first-period prediction
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.28. Traktor have scored 41 goals in 20 league games, averaging 2.05 per match. That limited output makes an early exchange less compelling than a start in which at least one attack stays quiet. After the recent heavy defeat in Moscow, protecting the slot should take priority over trading chances.
Scott Gordon's criticism focused on his team's second-period collapse against CSKA, so a more controlled opening is the expectation, not a guaranteed response. Igor Nikitin's defensive structure supports that reading: CSKA can restrict space without needing to force the pace. The main risk is an early penalty disrupting the positional game. A plausible first-period score is 0:0.
Betting conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.28 targets the first period rather than a low-scoring match overall. The selection allows either side to score, provided the other remains goalless before the first intermission.
FAQ
When does Traktor Chelyabinsk — CSKA Moscow kick off?
The match starts on 01.11.2026 at 06:00 (New York), Traktor Ice Arena (Chelyabinsk).
What is the prediction for Traktor Chelyabinsk — CSKA Moscow?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.28.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Traktor Chelyabinsk win — 28%, draw — 23%, CSKA Moscow win — 49%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Dinamo Minskaway2:3
- CSKA Moscowaway1:5
- Sibir Novosibirskhome2:1
- Ak Bars Kazanhome3:1
- Avangard Omskaway1:2
- Traktor Chelyabinskhome5:1
- SKA Saint Petersburgaway3:1
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburgaway1:5
- Spartak Moscowaway0:2
- Neftekhimikhome4:1
Standings · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sibir Novosibirsk | 22 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 50:65 | 19 |
| 11 | Traktor Chelyabinsk | 20 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 41:50 | 18 |
Head-to-head
- 28.10.2026CSKA Moscow5:1Traktor ChelyabinskKontinental Hockey League
- 06.03.2026CSKA Moscow1:0Traktor ChelyabinskKontinental Hockey League
- 05.12.2025Traktor Chelyabinsk2:3CSKA MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 21.11.2024Traktor Chelyabinsk5:2CSKA MoscowKontinental Hockey League
- 05.10.2024CSKA Moscow0:4Traktor ChelyabinskKontinental Hockey League
About the match
- 1 November · 06:00 New York
- Venue: Traktor Ice Arena (Chelyabinsk)
Odds
Odds updated 31.10 07:10
Away favouritism with a cautious totals shift
The regulation 1X2 market assigns CSKA a 48.7% probability, against 28% for Traktor and 23.2% for the draw, with no meaningful movement over 24 hours. The visitors are favourites, but their regulation win probability remains below an even chance.
Over 4.5 goals holds a narrow 51.5% market probability despite movement towards Under. BTTS (both teams to score) is unchanged at 80.3%; both teams scoring does not require a high total.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.28
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 72%
- Market estimate
- 72%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
