Spartak Moscow vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk predictions, Mar 20, 2026

Mar 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As HC Spartak Moscow prepares to take on HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk on March 20, 2026, anticipation builds for this KHL matchup. Both teams enter the contest with solid recent performances, each winning three of their last five outings, which suggests a competitive clash is on the horizon.

Spartak Moscow has demonstrated tactical resilience at home, leveraging their offensive capabilities and solid defensive structure to secure victories. Their ability to control the tempo of the game will be critical against a Neftekhimik side that is known for its strategic counter-attacks and opportunistic scoring.

The bookmakers favor Spartak with odds of 1.96 for a home win, reflecting their slight edge on home ice. The model predicts a 51.6% probability of a home victory, a 20.8% chance of a draw, and 27.7% for an away win. This statistical analysis underlines the tight nature of the contest, where both teams are evenly matched in terms of form.

Given these dynamics, the predicted final score of 3:2 in favor of Spartak encapsulates the thrust of their home advantage, while also recognizing Neftekhimik’s potential to exploit any defensive lapses. With both sides eager to enhance their standings, fans can expect a closely fought game with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Spartak
49.6%		 Draw
21.6%		 Neftekhimik
28.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Latest Results

16.03.26 HC Spartak Moscow – HC Dynamo Moscow – 3:4 penalties
13.03.26 HC Spartak Moscow – Amur Khabarovsk – 1:0 OT
10.03.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Spartak Moscow – 4:1
08.03.26 HC Lada Togliatti – HC Spartak Moscow – 2:5
07.03.26 HC Lada Togliatti – HC Spartak Moscow – 1:7		 16.03.26 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 3:6
10.03.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 2:1 OT
07.03.26 Admiral Vladivostok – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 3:4
05.03.26 Admiral Vladivostok – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 7:3
03.03.26 Amur Khabarovsk – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 3:1

Facts

  • Spartak is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • Neftekhimik is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Spartak won 2.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Spartak may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Neftekhimik has had a series of away games.
  • Spartak might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Spartak won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 56:48. (average 2.8:2.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Spartak won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 32:21. (average 3.2:2.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    20.02.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Spartak Moscow – 2:0
    18.03.25 HC Spartak Moscow – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:4
    28.11.24 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Spartak Moscow – 4:3 OT
    09.11.23 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Spartak Moscow – 1:4
    31.10.23 HC Spartak Moscow – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 6:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ 67 33 12 6 16 181:134 96
    2 Cherepovets ✔ 67 29 11 6 21 195:180 86
    3 Dinamo Minsk ✔ 66 32 6 9 19 236:167 85
    4 CSKA Moscow ✔ 67 33 4 8 22 159:142 82
    5 Dynamo Moscow ✔ 66 26 12 5 23 182:165 81
    6 SKA St. Petersburg ✔ 66 27 9 7 23 191:165 79
    7 Nizhny Novgorod ✔ 67 26 10 7 24 186:188 79
    8 Spartak Moscow ✔ 66 29 6 7 24 200:195 77
    9 Shanghai 66 16 5 12 33 163:227 54
    10 Lada 67 16 3 7 41 152:238 45
    11 Sochi 66 16 2 8 40 136:227 44

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk ✔ 66 37 12 7 10 249:174 105
    2 Avangard Omsk ✔ 66 35 10 5 16 219:154 95
    3 Bars Kazan ✔ 66 36 5 8 17 201:162 90
    4 Yekaterinburg ✔ 66 31 8 4 23 198:154 82
    5 Salavat Ufa ✔ 66 25 9 6 26 175:170 74
    6 Tractor Chelyabinsk ✔ 66 26 5 9 26 198:193 71
    7 Niznekamsk ✔ 66 25 8 3 30 167:183 69
    8 Novosibirsk 66 14 14 9 29 154:193 65
    9 Khabarovsk 66 22 4 8 32 152:182 60
    10 Barys Astana 67 16 5 11 35 153:206 53
    11 Vladivostok 66 15 4 12 35 159:207 50

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