Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs Admiral Vladivostok predictions, Feb 22, 2026

Feb 19, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Metallurg M

Admiral

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As Metallurg Magnitogorsk prepares to host Admiral Vladivostok on February 22, 2026, the narrative is clear: the home side enters the game with a significant edge. Metallurg has been in solid form, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, demonstrating a balanced offense and a resilient defense. Their recent performances indicate a well-coordinated team effort, where strategic puck control and aggressive forechecking have led to success on home ice.

Conversely, Admiral Vladivostok has struggled significantly, failing to win in their last 5 outings. This downturn hints at deeper issues, potentially including a lack of offensive creativity and defensive lapses. The team’s inability to convert scoring opportunities has contributed to their current crisis, making it difficult to compete against a potent opponent like Metallurg.

With bookmakers placing odds at 1.27 for the home side and 7.5 for the visitors, the expectations favor Metallurg heavily. Predictions suggest a scoreline of 4:1, reflecting Metallurg’s attacking strength versus Admiral’s current vulnerabilities. Nevertheless, in the dynamic realm of hockey, surprises are always possible, and Admiral will be eager to turn their fortunes around.

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Metallurg M
74.5%		 Draw
12.9%		 Admiral
12.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

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Latest Results

17.02.26 Barys Astana – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 2:3 OT
15.02.26 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 8:1
13.02.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 4:3 penalties
10.02.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – 4:1
03.02.26 HC Lada Togliatti – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 2:3		 16.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Amur Khabarovsk – 0:3
13.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 2:3
11.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Avangard Omsk – 2:3 penalties
04.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Barys Astana – 1:4
02.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 2:3 OT

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 11).
  • Metallurg M is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Metallurg M won 5.
  • In recent matches, Metallurg M has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Admiral is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Admiral may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Metallurg M has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Admiral has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Metallurg M is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Metallurg M won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 72:47. (average 3.6:2.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Metallurg M won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 38:26. (average 3.8:2.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    17.01.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 4:8
    22.11.25 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 4:3 penalties
    05.11.25 Admiral Vladivostok – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 1:2
    17.08.25 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 4:2
    19.03.25 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 5:4 penalties

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ 58 29 9 5 15 152:112 81
    2 Cherepovets ✔ 58 27 9 4 18 173:153 76
    3 Dinamo Minsk ✔ 57 29 5 7 16 208:139 75
    4 Nizhny Novgorod ✔ 58 24 9 6 19 167:155 72
    5 CSKA Moscow 57 28 3 8 18 141:126 70
    6 Dynamo Moscow 56 21 10 4 21 151:143 66
    7 SKA St. Petersburg 56 22 7 7 20 160:147 65
    8 Spartak Moscow 56 24 5 6 21 166:169 64
    9 Shanghai 57 15 4 11 27 140:188 49
    10 Lada 58 15 2 7 34 131:202 41
    11 Sochi 55 14 2 8 31 115:195 40

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk ✔ 55 34 8 5 8 221:149 89
    2 Avangard Omsk ✔ 56 31 8 4 13 192:134 82
    3 Bars Kazan ✔ 56 31 5 5 15 171:136 77
    4 Yekaterinburg 56 25 7 4 20 169:136 68
    5 Salavat Ufa 56 23 6 4 23 147:141 62
    6 Niznekamsk 57 21 7 3 26 146:161 59
    7 Tractor Chelyabinsk 56 22 4 6 24 174:176 58
    8 Novosibirsk 58 12 13 6 27 140:175 56
    9 Khabarovsk 57 17 4 7 29 131:160 49
    10 Barys Astana 58 13 5 9 31 128:170 45
    11 Vladivostok 55 10 4 10 31 118:174 38

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