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Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Spartak Moscow predictions, Feb 20, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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As HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk prepares to host HC Spartak Moscow on February 20, 2026, both teams will be aiming for a crucial victory in the KHL. Neftekhimik enters the match with a challenging recent form, securing only 1 win in their last 5 outings. This form may impact their confidence as they face a Spartak side that has managed to achieve 2 victories in the same timeframe, suggesting a slight edge in momentum.

The odds provided by bookmakers reflect a closely matched contest, with Neftekhimik at 2.47 to win at home, while Spartak is slightly favored at 2.40 for an away win. Our model predicts a 40.7% probability of a home win, a 24% chance of a draw, and a 37% likelihood of an away win.

Tactically, Neftekhimik will need to bolster their defensive solidity and convert scoring opportunities, while Spartak will look to capitalize on their superior form and experience. Considering both teams’ recent trends and statistical insights, the predicted final score stands at 2:3 in favor of Spartak. Fans can anticipate a competitive match, with both teams striving for a favorable outcome, but no result can be guaranteed.

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Neftekhimik
38.2%		 Draw
22.5%		 Spartak
39.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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2.4 4 2.35

Latest Results

15.02.26 Severstal Cherepovets – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 3:1
12.02.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Sochi – 3:5
10.02.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – SKA Saint Petersburg – 1:5
04.02.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:5
02.02.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:1		 15.02.26 HC Spartak Moscow – HC Dinamo Minsk – 4:3
12.02.26 HC Spartak Moscow – HC CSKA Moscow – 0:2
10.02.26 HC Spartak Moscow – HC Dynamo Moscow – 2:3
04.02.26 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – HC Spartak Moscow – 3:1
02.02.26 Severstal Cherepovets – HC Spartak Moscow – 1:5

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Neftekhimik won 3.
  • Neftekhimik has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Spartak has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Neftekhimik won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 49:56. (average 2.5:2.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Neftekhimik won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 28:24. (average 2.8:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.03.25 HC Spartak Moscow – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:4
    28.11.24 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Spartak Moscow – 4:3 OT
    09.11.23 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Spartak Moscow – 1:4
    31.10.23 HC Spartak Moscow – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 6:1
    03.02.23 HC Spartak Moscow – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ 57 28 9 5 15 151:112 79
    2 Cherepovets ✔ 57 27 8 4 18 170:151 74
    3 Dinamo Minsk ✔ 56 28 5 7 16 202:138 73
    4 CSKA Moscow 57 28 3 8 18 141:126 70
    5 Nizhny Novgorod 57 24 8 6 19 163:152 70
    6 Dynamo Moscow 56 21 10 4 21 151:143 66
    7 Spartak Moscow 55 24 5 6 20 165:163 64
    8 SKA St. Petersburg 55 22 7 6 20 158:144 64
    9 Shanghai 56 15 4 10 27 137:184 48
    10 Lada 58 15 2 7 34 131:202 41
    11 Sochi 55 14 2 8 31 115:195 40

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk ✔ 55 34 8 5 8 221:149 89
    2 Avangard Omsk ✔ 56 31 8 4 13 192:134 82
    3 Bars Kazan ✔ 56 31 5 5 15 171:136 77
    4 Yekaterinburg 56 25 7 4 20 169:136 68
    5 Salavat Ufa 55 22 6 4 23 141:141 60
    6 Niznekamsk 56 21 7 3 25 146:160 59
    7 Tractor Chelyabinsk 55 22 4 6 23 174:170 58
    8 Novosibirsk 57 12 13 5 27 139:173 55
    9 Khabarovsk 56 17 3 7 29 129:159 47
    10 Barys Astana 58 13 5 9 31 128:170 45
    11 Vladivostok 55 10 4 10 31 118:174 38

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