Ak Bars Kazan vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk predictions, Jan 31, 2026

Jan 27, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Ak Bars Kazan

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

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In an exciting KHL matchup, Ak Bars Kazan will face HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk on January 31, 2026. Ak Bars Kazan, playing at home, come into this game with an impressive record of winning 4 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk is on a hot streak, having won all of their last 5 matches.

Both teams have been in strong form recently, with Ak Bars Kazan showing consistency in their performances and HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk demonstrating their ability to secure victories. The bookmakers have given Ak Bars Kazan the edge with odds of 1.58 for a home win, compared to odds of 4.91 for an away win for HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.

Tactically, Ak Bars Kazan will look to capitalize on their home advantage and maintain their winning streak, while HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk will aim to continue their unbeaten run. With the predicted final score of 3:2, this matchup is expected to be closely contested. Fans can anticipate an intense battle between two in-form teams.

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Ak Bars
59.9%		 Draw
20.8%		 Neftekhimik
19.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Latest Results

24.01.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 2:3 penalties
21.01.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Ak Bars Kazan – 1:4
19.01.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Ak Bars Kazan – 2:5
17.01.26 Amur Khabarovsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 0:3
15.01.26 Amur Khabarovsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 3:5		 24.01.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Barys Astana – 3:2
21.01.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Dynamo Moscow – 2:1 penalties
17.01.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 1:3
15.01.26 Barys Astana – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 0:1
13.01.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 0:2

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ak Bars won 3.
  • Ak Bars is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Neftekhimik is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Ak Bars may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Ak Bars has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Ak Bars is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ak Bars won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 60:29. (average 3:1.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Ak Bars won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 27:9. (average 3:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.01.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 0:2
    07.12.25 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 1:3
    21.11.25 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 2:3
    10.11.25 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 1:4
    17.09.25 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 1:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl 50 23 8 5 14 133:104 67
    2 Dinamo Minsk 49 25 5 6 13 172:112 66
    3 Cherepovets 50 24 7 4 15 152:129 66
    4 Nizhny Novgorod 50 23 7 4 16 149:132 64
    5 Dynamo Moscow 50 18 10 4 18 137:127 60
    6 CSKA Moscow 50 24 1 8 17 125:118 58
    7 Spartak Moscow 48 20 5 6 17 143:149 56
    8 SKA St. Petersburg 47 18 6 5 18 134:129 53
    9 Shanghai 49 14 4 9 22 125:167 45
    10 Lada 50 13 2 6 29 113:172 36
    11 Sochi 47 12 2 7 26 102:164 35

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk 49 31 7 4 7 202:128 80
    2 Bars Kazan 50 29 4 3 14 151:119 69
    3 Avangard Omsk 48 26 7 3 12 163:116 69
    4 Yekaterinburg 49 22 6 4 17 146:120 60
    5 Niznekamsk 50 20 7 3 20 134:137 57
    6 Salavat Ufa 50 20 4 4 22 128:129 52
    7 Tractor Chelyabinsk 49 18 4 6 21 156:155 50
    8 Novosibirsk 51 10 11 5 25 116:159 47
    9 Khabarovsk 49 14 2 7 26 107:140 39
    10 Barys Astana 51 11 5 7 28 112:147 39
    11 Vladivostok 48 9 4 8 27 105:152 34

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