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On March 20, 2026, Salavat Yulaev Ufa will host HC Sochi in a KHL matchup that promises to be pivotal for both teams. Salavat Yulaev Ufa enters the game with a recent form of 2 wins in their last 5 matches, showcasing a resurgence in consistency. Their offense has shown the potential to capitalize on opportunities, reflected in their high scoring capabilities, with a predicted final score of 4:1 in their favor.
Conversely, HC Sochi has struggled significantly, failing to secure a win in their last 5 outings. This lack of form may impact their confidence and performance on the ice. Despite their troubles, they will be looking to rectify their recent shortcomings and disrupt Ufa’s plans.
Tactically, Salavat Yulaev Ufa is likely to leverage their home advantage, utilizing aggressive forechecking and strong defensive play to keep Sochi’s offense at bay. The bookmakers’ odds reflect this sentiment, with Ufa favored at 1.48 against Sochi’s 6.12.
While the statistical indicators lean heavily towards a home victory, hockey remains unpredictable. Fans can expect a competitive contest as both teams vie for crucial points in the KHL standings.
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| Salavat Yulaev 65.5% |
Draw 18.6% |
Sochi 15.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.48 | 5.2 | 6.12 |
Latest Results
| 15.03.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Shanghai Dragons – 5:3 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 |
15.03.26 HC Sochi – Amur Khabarovsk – 2:3 13.03.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Sochi – 2:0 11.03.26 HC Sochi – HC CSKA Moscow – 1:2 10.03.26 HC CSKA Moscow – HC Sochi – 2:1 08.03.26 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – HC Sochi – 4:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 24.01.26 HC Sochi – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 1:2 19.11.25 HC Sochi – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 2:1 05.10.25 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Sochi – 3:1 23.01.25 HC Sochi – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 1:8 22.10.24 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Sochi – 3:2 penalties |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ | 67 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 181:134 | 96 |
| 2 | Cherepovets ✔ | 67 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 195:180 | 86 |
| 3 | Dinamo Minsk ✔ | 66 | 32 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 236:167 | 85 |
| 4 | CSKA Moscow ✔ | 67 | 33 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 159:142 | 82 |
| 5 | Dynamo Moscow ✔ | 66 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 182:165 | 81 |
| 6 | SKA St. Petersburg ✔ | 66 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 191:165 | 79 |
| 7 | Nizhny Novgorod ✔ | 67 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 186:188 | 79 |
| 8 | Spartak Moscow ✔ | 66 | 29 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 200:195 | 77 |
| 9 | Shanghai | 66 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 33 | 163:227 | 54 |
| 10 | Lada | 67 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 41 | 152:238 | 45 |
| 11 | Sochi | 66 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 40 | 136:227 | 44 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Magnitogorsk ✔ | 66 | 37 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 249:174 | 105 |
| 2 | Avangard Omsk ✔ | 66 | 35 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 219:154 | 95 |
| 3 | Bars Kazan ✔ | 66 | 36 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 201:162 | 90 |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg ✔ | 66 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 198:154 | 82 |
| 5 | Salavat Ufa ✔ | 66 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 26 | 175:170 | 74 |
| 6 | Tractor Chelyabinsk ✔ | 66 | 26 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 198:193 | 71 |
| 7 | Niznekamsk ✔ | 66 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 167:183 | 69 |
| 8 | Novosibirsk ✔ | 66 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 29 | 154:193 | 65 |
| 9 | Khabarovsk | 66 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 152:182 | 60 |
| 10 | Barys Astana | 67 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 35 | 153:206 | 53 |
| 11 | Vladivostok | 66 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 35 | 159:207 | 50 |
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