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As Admiral Vladivostok prepares to host HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in a critical KHL matchup on March 5, 2026, both teams aim to capitalize on recent trends. Admiral has secured victories in 2 of their last 5 games, indicating some resilience, particularly when playing at home. Their tactical approach often focuses on a strong defensive structure coupled with opportunistic counter-attacks, which could be essential against Neftekhimik.
Meanwhile, Neftekhimik also boasts a similar record, winning 2 of their recent five outings. They have demonstrated a tendency to excel in transitional play, utilizing speed on the wings to exploit opposing defenses. With an away win probability of 51.1%, they will likely rely on this aspect of their game to create scoring chances in front of a challenging crowd.
According to bookmakers, the odds favor an away win at 1.82, compared to 3.88 for a home victory. Predictive models reflect this sentiment, suggesting a final score of 2:3 in favor of Neftekhimik. While both teams possess pathways to victory, this matchup is poised to deliver an intriguing battle, with no guarantees in a competitive KHL environment.
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| Admiral 25% |
Draw 21.6% |
Neftekhimik 53.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.88 | 4.49 | 1.82 |
Latest Results
| 01.03.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 4:2 26.02.26 HC Spartak Moscow – Admiral Vladivostok – 6:3 24.02.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – Admiral Vladivostok – 4:2 22.02.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 4:3 OT 20.02.26 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – Admiral Vladivostok – 2:5 |
01.03.26 Amur Khabarovsk – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 3:2 25.02.26 HC CSKA Moscow – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:0 22.02.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 1:0 20.02.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Spartak Moscow – 2:0 17.02.26 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.01.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 4:2 08.01.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 3:2 penalties 23.03.25 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 7:2 21.03.25 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 2:1 06.03.25 Admiral Vladivostok – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:3 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ | 61 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 165:119 | 87 |
| 2 | Dinamo Minsk ✔ | 61 | 32 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 226:151 | 82 |
| 3 | Cherepovets ✔ | 62 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 183:165 | 80 |
| 4 | Nizhny Novgorod ✔ | 62 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 176:167 | 76 |
| 5 | CSKA Moscow ✔ | 60 | 29 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 149:134 | 74 |
| 6 | Dynamo Moscow ✔ | 60 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 164:148 | 72 |
| 7 | Spartak Moscow ✔ | 60 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 182:180 | 70 |
| 8 | SKA St. Petersburg ✔ | 60 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 170:158 | 69 |
| 9 | Shanghai | 61 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 152:202 | 54 |
| 10 | Lada | 62 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 37 | 141:216 | 43 |
| 11 | Sochi | 59 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 34 | 124:210 | 42 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Magnitogorsk ✔ | 60 | 35 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 234:164 | 95 |
| 2 | Avangard Omsk ✔ | 60 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 201:146 | 86 |
| 3 | Bars Kazan ✔ | 61 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 184:149 | 84 |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg ✔ | 60 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 183:145 | 74 |
| 5 | Salavat Ufa | 60 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 158:154 | 66 |
| 6 | Tractor Chelyabinsk | 60 | 24 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 185:184 | 63 |
| 7 | Niznekamsk | 61 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 151:166 | 63 |
| 8 | Novosibirsk | 61 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 28 | 143:181 | 58 |
| 9 | Khabarovsk | 60 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 139:168 | 53 |
| 10 | Barys Astana | 61 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 32 | 136:182 | 47 |
| 11 | Vladivostok | 60 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 33 | 135:192 | 43 |
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