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As Lokomotiv Yaroslavl prepares to host Metallurg Magnitogorsk on March 20, 2026, fans can anticipate a thrilling KHL matchup. Lokomotiv has demonstrated solid form recently, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 outings. Their tactical approach has focused on strong defensive play combined with timely offensive pushes, making them a formidable opponent on home ice.
Conversely, Metallurg Magnitogorsk arrives with an impressive run, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their recent success can be attributed to a potent offense that excels in quick transitions and effective puck movement, allowing them to generate scoring opportunities consistently. The team’s ability to capitalize on power plays has also been a key factor in their recent performances.
Bookmakers highlight Lokomotiv as slight favorites with odds of 2.24 for a home win compared to 2.9 for an away victory. Our model suggests a 43.4% probability of a home win, contrasting with 33.3% for Metallurg. The predicted final score stands at 3:2, emphasizing a potentially close contest. Given the teams’ current forms and tactical strengths, this match promises an engaging battle, though no outcome can be guaranteed.
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| Lokomotiv 67.7% |
Draw 17.2% |
Metallurg M 15% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.43 | 5.62 | 6.44 |
Latest Results
| 15.03.26 HC Dinamo Minsk – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 2:1 penalties 13.03.26 HC Lada Togliatti – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 2:4 11.03.26 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 4:1 09.03.26 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – Severstal Cherepovets – 4:3 OT 04.03.26 HC Sochi – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 2:3 |
16.03.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – 4:3 13.03.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 1:2 OT 11.03.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 1:2 OT 08.03.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 3:2 penalties 06.03.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.01.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 5:4 OT 01.02.25 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 2:3 03.09.24 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 2:3 24.04.24 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 1:2 22.04.24 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 1:2 OT |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ | 67 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 181:134 | 96 |
| 2 | Cherepovets ✔ | 67 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 195:180 | 86 |
| 3 | Dinamo Minsk ✔ | 66 | 32 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 236:167 | 85 |
| 4 | CSKA Moscow ✔ | 67 | 33 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 159:142 | 82 |
| 5 | Dynamo Moscow ✔ | 66 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 182:165 | 81 |
| 6 | SKA St. Petersburg ✔ | 66 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 191:165 | 79 |
| 7 | Nizhny Novgorod ✔ | 67 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 186:188 | 79 |
| 8 | Spartak Moscow ✔ | 66 | 29 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 200:195 | 77 |
| 9 | Shanghai | 66 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 33 | 163:227 | 54 |
| 10 | Lada | 67 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 41 | 152:238 | 45 |
| 11 | Sochi | 66 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 40 | 136:227 | 44 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Magnitogorsk ✔ | 66 | 37 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 249:174 | 105 |
| 2 | Avangard Omsk ✔ | 66 | 35 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 219:154 | 95 |
| 3 | Bars Kazan ✔ | 66 | 36 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 201:162 | 90 |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg ✔ | 66 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 198:154 | 82 |
| 5 | Salavat Ufa ✔ | 66 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 26 | 175:170 | 74 |
| 6 | Tractor Chelyabinsk ✔ | 66 | 26 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 198:193 | 71 |
| 7 | Niznekamsk ✔ | 66 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 167:183 | 69 |
| 8 | Novosibirsk ✔ | 66 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 29 | 154:193 | 65 |
| 9 | Khabarovsk | 66 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 152:182 | 60 |
| 10 | Barys Astana | 67 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 35 | 153:206 | 53 |
| 11 | Vladivostok | 66 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 35 | 159:207 | 50 |
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