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As Ak Bars Kazan prepares to host Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod on February 12, 2026, both teams will be eager to secure crucial points in the KHL standings. Ak Bars comes into this matchup having won only 1 of their last 5 matches, indicating potential struggles with consistency. Despite their recent form, they possess a historically strong home advantage in Kazan, which could serve as a critical factor in this contest.
On the other hand, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod has fared slightly better, managing to win 2 of their last 5 encounters. Their ability to maintain a competitive edge on the road may prove vital, especially against a formidable opponent like Ak Bars.
Both teams exhibit distinct tactical strengths; Ak Bars traditionally leans on a robust defensive framework, while Torpedo often seeks to exploit transitional opportunities. The current bookmakers’ odds reflect a strong belief in the home side, priced at 1.67, compared to the away team’s 3.95. Our predictive model suggests a 50.5% chance of an Ak Bars win, a 20.1% possibility of a draw, and a 25.2% likelihood for an away victory. However, in a league as competitive as the KHL, the outcome remains uncertain, promising an exciting encounter.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-02-06T08:52:03+00:00.
| Ak Bars 51.6% |
Draw 22.3% |
Torpedo NN 26.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.86 | 4.48 | 3.72 | ||
| 1.8 | 4 | 3.5 |
Latest Results
| 04.02.26 Traktor Chelyabinsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 4:0 02.02.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 3:2 penalties 31.01.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 6:1 28.01.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 3:4 OT 24.01.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 2:3 penalties |
04.02.26 Amur Khabarovsk – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 1:2 02.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 2:3 OT 31.01.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 3:1 28.01.26 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – Severstal Cherepovets – 2:3 OT 26.01.26 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 2:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 11.02.25 Ak Bars Kazan – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 1:5 07.09.24 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – Ak Bars Kazan – 2:3 penalties 28.09.23 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – Ak Bars Kazan – 2:1 OT 16.09.23 Ak Bars Kazan – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 4:3 10.11.22 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – Ak Bars Kazan – 6:4 |
Standings
2025/26
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 54 | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 145:107 | 75 |
| 2 | Cherepovets | 54 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 160:141 | 70 |
| 3 | Dinamo Minsk | 53 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 188:128 | 69 |
| 4 | Nizhny Novgorod | 54 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 157:141 | 69 |
| 5 | CSKA Moscow | 54 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 136:123 | 66 |
| 6 | Spartak Moscow | 52 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 159:155 | 62 |
| 7 | Dynamo Moscow | 53 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 142:138 | 60 |
| 8 | SKA St. Petersburg | 52 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 144:143 | 58 |
| 9 | Shanghai | 53 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 134:177 | 47 |
| 10 | Sochi | 51 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 29 | 107:176 | 37 |
| 11 | Lada | 54 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 121:192 | 36 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Magnitogorsk ✔ | 51 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 210:134 | 84 |
| 2 | Avangard Omsk | 52 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 175:123 | 76 |
| 3 | Bars Kazan | 54 | 30 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 162:131 | 73 |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg | 52 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 155:128 | 64 |
| 5 | Niznekamsk | 53 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 141:147 | 59 |
| 6 | Salavat Ufa | 53 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 137:134 | 58 |
| 7 | Tractor Chelyabinsk | 52 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 163:157 | 54 |
| 8 | Novosibirsk | 55 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 27 | 126:170 | 51 |
| 9 | Khabarovsk | 53 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 119:147 | 45 |
| 10 | Barys Astana | 55 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 30 | 121:159 | 42 |
| 11 | Vladivostok | 52 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 29 | 114:165 | 37 |
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