Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs Lokomotiv Yaroslavl predictions, Jan 06, 2026

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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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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.24	4.28	2.85	Watch and Bet
	2.15	4.25	2.7

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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