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Salavat Yulaev Ufa vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk predictions, Mar 18, 2026

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On March 18, 2026, Salavat Yulaev Ufa will host HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in what promises to be a competitive KHL matchup. Both teams have displayed similar recent form, with Salavat securing victories in 2 of their last 5 outings, mirroring Neftekhimik’s results over the same stretch.

Salavat Yulaev Ufa will aim to leverage their home-ice advantage, where they have historically performed well. Their strong tactical play centers around a robust offensive strategy, complemented by disciplined defensive structures, potentially allowing them to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

On the other hand, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has shown flashes of potential with their own offensive capabilities, but inconsistency has been a notable issue. Their ability to remain competitive will hinge on maintaining defensive solidity while exploiting counter-attacking chances.

Bookmakers favor a home win at odds of 2.04, with a 50% probability predicted for this outcome. The expected final score is projected at 3:2. While Salavat proposes a slight edge, both teams possess the ability to tilt the scales, indicating a match that could go either way. As with any sporting event, outcomes remain uncertain.

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Salavat Yulaev
47.6%		 Draw
22.7%		 Neftekhimik
29.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Latest Results

13.03.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Dynamo Moscow – 2:3 penalties
11.03.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 1:2 OT
07.03.26 Amur Khabarovsk – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 6:3
05.03.26 Amur Khabarovsk – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 1:4
03.03.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 1:2 penalties		 10.03.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 2:1 OT
07.03.26 Admiral Vladivostok – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 3:4
05.03.26 Admiral Vladivostok – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 7:3
03.03.26 Amur Khabarovsk – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 3:1
01.03.26 Amur Khabarovsk – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 3:2

Facts

  • Salavat Yulaev is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • Neftekhimik is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Salavat Yulaev won 4.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Neftekhimik may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Neftekhimik has had a series of away games.
  • Salavat Yulaev will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Salavat Yulaev won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 61:43. (average 3.1:2.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Salavat Yulaev won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 32:15. (average 3.6:1.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    02.02.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:1
    05.01.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:1
    23.11.25 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 1:3
    07.11.25 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 1:0
    25.10.25 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 1:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ 66 33 12 5 16 180:132 95
    2 Cherepovets ✔ 66 28 11 6 21 191:178 84
    3 Dinamo Minsk ✔ 65 32 5 9 19 234:166 83
    4 CSKA Moscow ✔ 66 33 4 8 21 157:139 82
    5 SKA St. Petersburg ✔ 65 27 9 7 22 190:163 79
    6 Nizhny Novgorod ✔ 66 26 10 7 23 183:182 79
    7 Dynamo Moscow ✔ 65 26 11 5 23 178:162 79
    8 Spartak Moscow ✔ 65 29 6 6 24 197:191 76
    9 Shanghai 65 16 5 12 32 160:222 54
    10 Lada 67 16 3 7 41 152:238 45
    11 Sochi 65 16 2 8 39 134:224 44

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk ✔ 65 36 12 7 10 245:171 103
    2 Avangard Omsk ✔ 66 35 10 5 16 219:154 95
    3 Bars Kazan ✔ 65 36 5 8 16 199:158 90
    4 Yekaterinburg ✔ 65 31 8 4 22 195:150 82
    5 Salavat Ufa ✔ 65 24 9 6 26 170:167 72
    6 Tractor Chelyabinsk ✔ 65 25 5 9 26 196:192 69
    7 Niznekamsk ✔ 65 24 8 3 30 161:180 67
    8 Novosibirsk 65 13 14 9 29 151:191 63
    9 Khabarovsk 65 21 4 8 32 149:180 58
    10 Barys Astana 66 16 5 11 34 151:200 53
    11 Vladivostok 65 14 4 12 35 153:205 48

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