Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs Lokomotiv Yaroslavl predictions, Jan 06, 2026

Jan 03, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Metallurg M

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In a highly anticipated KHL matchup, Metallurg Magnitogorsk is set to face off against Lokomotiv Yaroslavl on January 6, 2026. The home team, Metallurg, enters the game in impressive form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl has also been performing well, with 3 victories in their last 5 games.

In terms of recent form, both teams seem evenly matched, making this game a tough one to predict. However, the bookmakers slightly favor Metallurg with odds of 2.2 for a home win compared to 2.75 for an away win for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. Our model prediction reflects this close matchup, with a 43.5% chance of a home win, a 22.2% probability of a draw, and a 34% chance of an away victory.

Both teams have shown their strengths in various areas, and it is expected to be a closely contested match. With the odds and predictions pointing to a narrow victory for Metallurg, it will be exciting to see how this game unfolds on the ice.

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Metallurg M
43.4%		 Draw
22.3%		 Lokomotiv
34.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Latest Results

29.12.25 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 5:4 OT
26.12.25 Avangard Omsk – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 2:1 penalties
22.12.25 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 4:3 penalties
19.12.25 Traktor Chelyabinsk – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 4:7
17.12.25 HC Sochi – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 1:6		 30.12.25 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 1:0
25.12.25 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – HC Dynamo Moscow – 0:2
23.12.25 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – Admiral Vladivostok – 3:2
20.12.25 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – Avangard Omsk – 0:3
18.12.25 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – HC CSKA Moscow – 2:1 penalties

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Metallurg M won 4.
  • Metallurg M is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Lokomotiv‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Lokomotiv may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Lokomotiv has had a series of home games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Metallurg M won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 53:43. (average 2.7:2.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Metallurg M won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 32:17. (average 3.2:1.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    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
    20.04.24 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 1:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Dinamo Minsk 39 21 5 5 8 142:82 57
    2 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl 42 21 5 4 12 116:87 56
    3 Cherepovets 41 20 6 3 12 117:96 55
    4 Dynamo Moscow 41 16 9 2 14 116:104 52
    5 Nizhny Novgorod 40 17 6 4 13 108:106 50
    6 CSKA Moscow 42 19 1 7 15 108:104 47
    7 SKA St. Petersburg 39 17 4 5 13 114:101 47
    8 Spartak Moscow 40 15 5 5 15 121:131 45
    9 Shanghai 39 11 4 9 15 103:130 39
    10 Sochi 37 9 2 6 20 88:129 28
    11 Lada 40 9 2 4 25 87:146 26

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk 39 23 6 4 6 154:106 62
    2 Bars Kazan 41 23 4 2 12 123:105 56
    3 Avangard Omsk 39 20 6 3 10 133:99 55
    4 Yekaterinburg 40 18 5 3 14 125:100 49
    5 Niznekamsk 41 15 5 3 18 114:125 43
    6 Tractor Chelyabinsk 41 13 4 6 18 132:134 40
    7 Khabarovsk 42 14 2 7 19 95:114 39
    8 Salavat Ufa 41 14 3 4 20 102:108 38
    9 Barys Astana 42 10 5 6 21 102:128 36
    10 Novosibirsk 41 6 10 4 21 93:133 36
    11 Vladivostok 39 9 4 7 19 88:113 33

    KHL Outrights

    1. SKA St. Petersburg: 2.4 (37.02%)

    2. Nizhny Novgorod: 2.75 (32.31%)

    3. Spartak Moscow: 3.1 (28.66%)

    4. Lada Togliatti: 80 (1.11%)

    5. Sochi: 100 (0.89%)

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