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As the KHL season progresses, the upcoming clash on March 23, 2026, between Ak Bars Kazan and Traktor Chelyabinsk promises to be a thrilling encounter. Ak Bars Kazan enters this matchup with strong momentum, having secured victories in four of their last five contests. Their recent success can be attributed to a formidable home-ice advantage, paired with a well-rounded offense that has effectively capitalized on scoring opportunities.
On the other hand, Traktor Chelyabinsk has shown resilience, winning three of their last five games. Known for their defensive solidity, they will aim to stifle Ak Bars’ offensive threats while looking to exploit counterattacks to unsettle the home side.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.94 for a home win, reflecting Ak Bars’ favorable chances, while Traktor’s odds stand at 3.78. The model predicts a 51.6% probability of a home victory, with a likely final score of 3-2, indicating a competitive matchup.
While Ak Bars may hold the edge on home ice, Traktor’s recent form and tactical discipline mean the outcome is far from certain. This game will undoubtedly be key in shaping playoff positioning as both teams contend for critical points.
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| Ak Bars 50% |
Draw 24.4% |
Traktor 25.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.94 | 3.98 | 3.78 |
Latest Results
| 18.03.26 HC Sochi – Ak Bars Kazan – 2:4 16.03.26 Severstal Cherepovets – Ak Bars Kazan – 4:2 13.03.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Sochi – 2:0 10.03.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Spartak Moscow – 4:1 07.03.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 6:3 |
18.03.26 Traktor Chelyabinsk – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 6:2 16.03.26 Traktor Chelyabinsk – SKA Saint Petersburg – 2:1 13.03.26 Traktor Chelyabinsk – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 3:2 OT 10.03.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 2:1 OT 08.03.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 3:2 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.03.26 Traktor Chelyabinsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 0:1 04.02.26 Traktor Chelyabinsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 4:0 27.12.25 Ak Bars Kazan – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 3:2 03.12.25 Ak Bars Kazan – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 5:3 12.03.25 Ak Bars Kazan – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 6:2 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ | 67 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 181:134 | 96 |
| 2 | Dinamo Minsk ✔ | 67 | 32 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 239:171 | 86 |
| 3 | Cherepovets ✔ | 67 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 195:180 | 86 |
| 4 | CSKA Moscow ✔ | 68 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 162:144 | 84 |
| 5 | Dynamo Moscow ✔ | 67 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 24 | 183:167 | 81 |
| 6 | SKA St. Petersburg ✔ | 67 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 192:169 | 79 |
| 7 | Nizhny Novgorod ✔ | 67 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 186:188 | 79 |
| 8 | Spartak Moscow ✔ | 67 | 29 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 202:198 | 78 |
| 9 | Shanghai | 67 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 34 | 165:233 | 54 |
| 10 | Lada | 68 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 41 | 157:240 | 47 |
| 11 | Sochi | 67 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 41 | 138:231 | 44 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Magnitogorsk ✔ | 67 | 37 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 251:180 | 105 |
| 2 | Avangard Omsk ✔ | 67 | 35 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 223:157 | 97 |
| 3 | Bars Kazan ✔ | 67 | 37 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 205:164 | 92 |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg ✔ | 67 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 204:156 | 84 |
| 5 | Salavat Ufa ✔ | 67 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 26 | 178:170 | 76 |
| 6 | Tractor Chelyabinsk ✔ | 67 | 27 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 204:195 | 73 |
| 7 | Niznekamsk ✔ | 67 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 31 | 167:186 | 69 |
| 8 | Novosibirsk ✔ | 67 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 29 | 158:194 | 67 |
| 9 | Khabarovsk | 67 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 33 | 154:187 | 60 |
| 10 | Barys Astana | 67 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 35 | 153:206 | 53 |
| 11 | Vladivostok | 67 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 35 | 161:208 | 52 |
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