HC CSKA Moscow vs Shanghai Dragons predictions, Jan 09, 2026

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HC CSKA Moscow

Shanghai Dragons

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In a highly-anticipated KHL matchup, HC CSKA Moscow will face off against Shanghai Dragons on January 9, 2026. HC CSKA Moscow comes into the game with a strong recent form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, Shanghai Dragons have struggled lately, only managing to win 1 of their last 5 matches.

HC CSKA Moscow will have the advantage of playing at home, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds favoring them at 1.75. Shanghai Dragons, with odds of 4.11, will be looking to defy the odds and secure an upset victory on the road.

Tactically, HC CSKA Moscow will look to capitalize on their recent form and home advantage to control the game and create scoring opportunities. Shanghai Dragons, however, will be aiming to disrupt their opponents’ rhythm and take advantage of any openings to counterattack.

With a predicted final score of 3:2 in favor of HC CSKA Moscow, this match promises to be an exciting and closely contested battle. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, making the outcome difficult to predict with certainty. Fans can expect an intriguing clash between two competitive teams.

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CSKA
55.4%
Draw
21%
Shanghai
23.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Latest Results

04.01.26 HC CSKA Moscow – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 1:2 penalties
30.12.25 HC CSKA Moscow – HC Dynamo Moscow – 5:1
28.12.25 HC CSKA Moscow – HC Spartak Moscow – 2:1
25.12.25 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – HC CSKA Moscow – 2:3 OT
23.12.25 Severstal Cherepovets – HC CSKA Moscow – 3:1
05.01.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC Lada Togliatti – 3:2
03.01.26 Shanghai Dragons – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 3:7
30.12.25 Shanghai Dragons – SKA Saint Petersburg – 2:3
26.12.25 Shanghai Dragons – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 3:4 OT
24.12.25 Shanghai Dragons – HC Spartak Moscow – 4:3 penalties

Facts

  • A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 9).
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Shanghai may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Shanghai has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, CSKA is considered a favorite.
  • We predict that CSKA will win today’s game, with odds of 1.75.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, CSKA won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 4:2.
  • Including home match between the teams, CSKA won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 4:2.

    Latest Head To Head

    30.08.25 HC CSKA Moscow – Shanghai Dragons – 4:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl 43 21 6 4 12 118:88 58
    2 Cherepovets 42 21 6 3 12 121:98 57
    3 Dinamo Minsk 40 21 5 5 9 146:87 57
    4 Dynamo Moscow 42 16 9 2 15 116:106 52
    5 Nizhny Novgorod 41 17 6 4 14 114:113 50
    6 CSKA Moscow 43 19 1 8 15 109:106 48
    7 SKA St. Petersburg 39 17 4 5 13 114:101 47
    8 Spartak Moscow 41 16 5 5 15 128:137 47
    9 Shanghai 41 12 4 9 16 109:139 41
    10 Sochi 39 11 2 6 20 92:130 32
    11 Lada 42 9 2 4 27 91:153 26

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk 40 24 6 4 6 161:109 64
    2 Bars Kazan 42 24 4 2 12 128:105 58
    3 Avangard Omsk 40 21 6 3 10 138:101 57
    4 Yekaterinburg 41 18 5 3 15 125:105 49
    5 Niznekamsk 43 15 5 3 20 116:129 43
    6 Tractor Chelyabinsk 42 14 4 6 18 137:138 42
    7 Salavat Ufa 42 15 3 4 20 104:109 40
    8 Khabarovsk 42 14 2 7 19 95:114 39
    9 Barys Astana 42 10 5 6 21 102:128 36
    10 Novosibirsk 42 6 10 4 22 95:138 36
    11 Vladivostok 39 9 4 7 19 88:113 33

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