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As Severstal Cherepovets prepares to host Avangard Omsk on March 19, 2026, both teams arrive with contrasting form, creating an intriguing matchup in the KHL. Severstal has struggled lately, managing to secure only 1 win in their last 5 games. This recent dip in performance may indicate issues in offensive consistency and defensive solidity, which they will need to address to have a chance against a higher-performing opponent.
On the other hand, Avangard Omsk comes into this game with a stronger record, having won 3 of their last 5 matches. Their recent success can be attributed to a well-rounded tactical approach that emphasizes both aggressive forechecking and a disciplined defensive structure. Omsk’s ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities will be crucial in this away match.
According to bookmakers, odds favor Avangard Omsk with 2.31 against Severstal’s odds of 2.77. Probability estimates suggest a 32.8% chance of a home win, a 21.6% likelihood of a draw, and a substantial 44.8% probability favoring an away victory. Predicted final scorelines are leaning towards a close contest, with a forecasted outcome of 2:3. This clash promises to be tightly contested, reflecting both teams’ current trajectories, but as always, the outcome in hockey can be uncertain.
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| Severstal 35% |
Draw 23% |
Avangard 42% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.77 | 4.21 | 2.31 |
Latest Results
| 13.03.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – Severstal Cherepovets – 5:0 11.03.26 HC Lada Togliatti – Severstal Cherepovets – 1:3 09.03.26 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – Severstal Cherepovets – 4:3 OT 02.03.26 Severstal Cherepovets – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 2:3 penalties 27.02.26 Severstal Cherepovets – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 1:2 |
13.03.26 Avangard Omsk – Shanghai Dragons – 6:1 11.03.26 Avangard Omsk – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 4:1 09.03.26 Avangard Omsk – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 1:2 penalties 06.03.26 HC Sochi – Avangard Omsk – 3:1 04.03.26 HC CSKA Moscow – Avangard Omsk – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 23.10.25 Avangard Omsk – Severstal Cherepovets – 3:4 OT 24.08.25 Avangard Omsk – Severstal Cherepovets – 3:4 penalties 08.01.25 Severstal Cherepovets – Avangard Omsk – 5:6 penalties 01.12.24 Avangard Omsk – Severstal Cherepovets – 2:4 23.01.24 Severstal Cherepovets – Avangard Omsk – 2:6 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ | 67 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 181:134 | 96 |
| 2 | Dinamo Minsk ✔ | 66 | 32 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 236:167 | 85 |
| 3 | Cherepovets ✔ | 66 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 191:178 | 84 |
| 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 | 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 ✔ | 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 ✔ | 66 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 26 | 175:170 | 74 |
| 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 | 66 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 152:182 | 60 |
| 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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