Salavat Yulaev Ufa vs Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg predictions, Jan 08, 2026

Jan 05, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Salavat Yulaev Ufa

Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg

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In this highly anticipated KHL matchup, Salavat Yulaev Ufa will face off against Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg on January 8, 2026. Salavat Yulaev Ufa, who have won 2 out of their last 5 matches, will be looking to improve their form and secure a victory on home ice. Meanwhile, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg comes into this game in impressive form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the home team is priced at 2.99, while the away team is favored at 2.06. Our model predicts a 31% chance of a home win, a 21.6% chance of a draw, and a 47.1% chance of an away win, with a predicted final score of 2:3 in favor of Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg.

Both teams possess strong tactical capabilities, and this game promises to be a closely contested battle. While recent form may suggest an advantage for Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg, anything can happen in hockey. Fans can expect an exciting and unpredictable match between these two evenly matched teams.

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Salavat Yulaev
31.7%		 Draw
22.1%		 Avtomobilist
46.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Latest Results

30.12.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Dinamo Minsk – 2:3 OT
28.12.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Severstal Cherepovets – 2:1 penalties
25.12.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Amur Khabarovsk – 4:2
23.12.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Amur Khabarovsk – 2:4
20.12.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Ak Bars Kazan – 1:2		 04.01.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – 5:0
30.12.25 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – HC Lada Togliatti – 4:3
25.12.25 Barys Astana – Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – 1:4
23.12.25 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – 0:5
21.12.25 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – Admiral Vladivostok – 3:2

Facts

  • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Salavat Yulaev won 1.
  • Salavat Yulaev has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Avtomobilist is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Avtomobilist may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Salavat Yulaev has had a series of home games.
  • Avtomobilist will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Salavat Yulaev won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 48:48. (average 2.4:2.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Salavat Yulaev won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 28:29. (average 2.3:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.09.25 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 4:2
    12.09.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – 1:4
    19.08.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – 0:3
    18.08.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – 2:3 OT
    18.03.25 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 1:4

    Standings

    2025/26

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl 43 21 6 4 12 118:88 58
    2 Cherepovets 42 21 6 3 12 121:98 57
    3 Dinamo Minsk 40 21 5 5 9 146:87 57
    4 Dynamo Moscow 41 16 9 2 14 116:104 52
    5 Nizhny Novgorod 41 17 6 4 14 114:113 50
    6 CSKA Moscow 43 19 1 8 15 109:106 48
    7 SKA St. Petersburg 39 17 4 5 13 114:101 47
    8 Spartak Moscow 41 16 5 5 15 128:137 47
    9 Shanghai 40 11 4 9 16 106:137 39
    10 Sochi 38 10 2 6 20 90:130 30
    11 Lada 41 9 2 4 26 89:150 26

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk 40 24 6 4 6 161:109 64
    2 Bars Kazan 42 24 4 2 12 128:105 58
    3 Avangard Omsk 40 21 6 3 10 138:101 57
    4 Yekaterinburg 41 18 5 3 15 125:105 49
    5 Niznekamsk 42 15 5 3 19 115:127 43
    6 Tractor Chelyabinsk 42 14 4 6 18 137:138 42
    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 42 6 10 4 22 95:138 36
    11 Vladivostok 39 9 4 7 19 88:113 33

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