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On September 16, 2026, Salavat Yulaev Ufa will host Ak Bars Kazan in a Kantonal Hockey League (KHL) matchup that promises to be competitive. Salavat Yulaev has had a mixed performance lately, managing to secure only 2 wins out of their last 5 games. Their recent struggles may be attributed to inconsistencies in both offense and defense, which they will need to address to compete effectively against a formidable opponent.
In contrast, Ak Bars Kazan enters this match with a strong run of form, having won 4 of their last 5 contests. Their success has been fueled by an effective attack paired with solid defensive strategies, making them a challenging opponent for any team. With the bookmakers offering close odds of 2.44 for a home win and 2.48 for an away victory, the match is expected to be closely contested.
Statistical modeling suggests a 41.1% chance of a home victory for Salavat Yulaev, a 24.6% probability for a draw, and a 35.8% likelihood of an away win for Ak Bars Kazan. As both teams vie for crucial points in the league, this clash could hinge on tactical execution and momentum.
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| Salavat Yulaev 38.7% |
Draw 23.2% |
Ak Bars 38% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.50 | 4.18 | 2.55 | |
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2.37 | 3.95 | 2.41 |
Latest Results
| 09.09.26 Barys Astana – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 8:6 07.09.26 Avangard Omsk – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 0:4 05.09.26 Severstal Cherepovets – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 2:3 29.08.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 3:2 AET 28.08.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Amur Khabarovsk – 2:3 AET |
11.09.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 2:3 penalties 09.09.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 2:1 07.09.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Admiral Vladivostok – 2:0 05.09.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 4:3 penalties 30.08.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Shanghai Dragons – 4:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.01.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 3:4 OT 20.12.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Ak Bars Kazan – 1:2 16.12.25 Ak Bars Kazan – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 6:3 05.12.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Ak Bars Kazan – 4:1 14.10.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Ak Bars Kazan – 1:4 |
Standings
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | SKA St. Petersburg | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 8 |
| 2 | Spartak Moscow | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 6 |
| 3 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 6 |
| 4 | Nizhny Novgorod | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12:8 | 6 |
| 5 | Shanghai | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:10 | 4 |
| 6 | Dynamo Moscow | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:10 | 4 |
| 7 | Cherepovets | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:13 | 3 |
| 8 | Dinamo Minsk | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8:11 | 3 |
| 9 | CSKA Moscow | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:7 | 2 |
| 10 | Lada | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6:14 | 2 |
| 11 | Sochi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:10 | 0 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Bars Kazan | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:7 | 7 |
| 2 | Magnitogorsk | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:5 | 6 |
| 3 | Niznekamsk | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:7 | 5 |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:10 | 5 |
| 5 | Barys Astana | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 4 |
| 6 | Salavat Ufa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 4 |
| 7 | Vladivostok | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 8 | Khabarovsk | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 3 |
| 9 | Novosibirsk | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:16 | 3 |
| 10 | Avangard Omsk | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 11 | Tractor Chelyabinsk | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:10 | 2 |
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