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As Metallurg Magnitogorsk prepares to host Ak Bars Kazan on April 25, 2026, fans can expect an exciting match-up between two of the KHL’s strong performers. Metallurg enters this clash with a solid recent record, having won four of their last five matches. The home advantage will be crucial as they look to capitalize on their strong offensive play and plucky defensive efforts, which have contributed to their success on home ice.
Conversely, Ak Bars Kazan arrives in even better form, boasting an impressive five consecutive victories. Their recent performances showcase a potent blend of skillful puck movement and disciplined checking, making them a formidable opponent. This matchup will pit Metallurg’s aggressive forechecking against Kazan’s fluid counter-attacks, setting the stage for a tactical battle.
Bookmakers have given Metallurg the edge with odds of 2.04 for a home win against Ak Bars’s 3.26. Statistical models project a tight contest, estimating a 47% probability of a home victory, a 22.4% chance of a draw, and a 30.2% likelihood of an away win. With both teams showcasing high-level hockey, bettors should prepare for an entertaining and closely-fought match, where key moments could dictate the outcome.
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| Metallurg M 47.6% |
Draw 22.7% |
Ak Bars 29.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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2.04 | 4.28 | 3.26 | Watch and Bet |
Latest Results
| 17.04.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 4:3 OT 15.04.26 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 3:2 OT 13.04.26 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 2:4 11.04.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 4:1 09.04.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 4:3 |
15.04.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Dinamo Minsk – 3:2 13.04.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Dinamo Minsk – 4:0 11.04.26 HC Dinamo Minsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 4:5 OT 09.04.26 HC Dinamo Minsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 1:2 31.03.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 2:1 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.10.25 Ak Bars Kazan – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 4:0 27.09.25 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 3:4 14.09.25 Ak Bars Kazan – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 3:6 06.09.25 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 4:3 penalties 29.10.24 Ak Bars Kazan – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 4:1 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (1) | Spartak Moscow (8) | 4 : 1 |
| 2 | Yekaterinburg (4) | Salavat Ufa (5) | 2 : 4 |
| 3 | Avangard Omsk (2) | Niznekamsk (7) | 4 : 1 |
| 4 | CSKA Moscow (4) | SKA St. Petersburg (5) | 4 : 1 |
| 5 | Magnitogorsk (1) | Novosibirsk (8) | 4 : 1 |
| 6 | Cherepovets (3) | Nizhny Novgorod (6) | 1 : 4 |
| 7 | Dinamo Minsk (2) | Dynamo Moscow (7) | 4 : 0 |
| 8 | Bars Kazan (3) | Tractor Chelyabinsk (6) | 4 : 1 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (1) | Salavat Ufa (5) | 4 : 0 |
| 2 | Avangard Omsk (2) | CSKA Moscow (4) | 4 : 1 |
| 3 | Magnitogorsk (1) | Nizhny Novgorod (6) | 4 : 1 |
| 4 | Dinamo Minsk (2) | Bars Kazan (3) | 0 : 4 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (1) | Avangard Omsk (2) | |
| 2 | Magnitogorsk (1) | Bars Kazan (3) |
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