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On February 12, 2026, the Shanghai Dragons will host Severstal Cherepovets in a highly anticipated KHL matchup. Both teams enter this contest with different recent performances, with Shanghai securing two victories in their last five games, while Severstal has demonstrated a stronger form, winning three of their last five.
The Dragons will look to leverage their home-ice advantage to disrupt Severstal’s momentum. Shanghai has shown flashes of offensive creativity but has struggled with consistency, making it critical for them to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Conversely, Severstal has been effective in both their offensive and defensive strategies, blending solid defensive structure with quick counter-attacks to exploit opponent weaknesses.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 3.25 for a home victory and 1.86 for an away win, reflecting the recent performances of both teams. Probability estimates lean toward a 46.3% likelihood of an away win, with a 30.1% chance for the Dragons to secure the victory and a smaller chance for a draw at 23.9%.
This matchup promises an engaging contest, and while recent trends favor Severstal, the unpredictable nature of hockey means that Shanghai could still emerge victorious on home ice. As always, bettors should consider the nuances of team dynamics and competitive spirit leading up to the event.
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| Shanghai 27% |
Draw 22.2% |
Severstal 50.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.58 | 4.5 | 1.89 | ||
| 3.4 | 4 | 1.83 |
Latest Results
| 05.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC CSKA Moscow – 0:1 03.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – Avangard Omsk – 3:5 30.01.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC Sochi – 5:2 29.01.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC Sochi – 1:2 26.01.26 HC Sochi – Shanghai Dragons – 2:6 |
05.02.26 Severstal Cherepovets – SKA Saint Petersburg – 1:3 02.02.26 Severstal Cherepovets – HC Spartak Moscow – 1:5 30.01.26 HC Dynamo Moscow – Severstal Cherepovets – 2:3 28.01.26 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – Severstal Cherepovets – 2:3 OT 26.01.26 HC CSKA Moscow – Severstal Cherepovets – 4:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.11.25 Shanghai Dragons – Severstal Cherepovets – 2:4 01.11.25 Severstal Cherepovets – Shanghai Dragons – 3:6 26.10.25 Severstal Cherepovets – Shanghai Dragons – 4:1 |
Standings
2025/26
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 54 | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 145:107 | 75 |
| 2 | Cherepovets | 54 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 160:141 | 70 |
| 3 | Dinamo Minsk | 53 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 188:128 | 69 |
| 4 | Nizhny Novgorod | 54 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 157:141 | 69 |
| 5 | CSKA Moscow | 54 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 136:123 | 66 |
| 6 | Spartak Moscow | 52 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 159:155 | 62 |
| 7 | Dynamo Moscow | 53 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 142:138 | 60 |
| 8 | SKA St. Petersburg | 52 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 144:143 | 58 |
| 9 | Shanghai | 53 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 134:177 | 47 |
| 10 | Sochi | 51 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 29 | 107:176 | 37 |
| 11 | Lada | 54 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 121:192 | 36 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Magnitogorsk ✔ | 51 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 210:134 | 84 |
| 2 | Avangard Omsk | 52 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 175:123 | 76 |
| 3 | Bars Kazan | 54 | 30 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 162:131 | 73 |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg | 52 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 155:128 | 64 |
| 5 | Niznekamsk | 53 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 141:147 | 59 |
| 6 | Salavat Ufa | 53 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 137:134 | 58 |
| 7 | Tractor Chelyabinsk | 52 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 163:157 | 54 |
| 8 | Novosibirsk | 55 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 27 | 126:170 | 51 |
| 9 | Khabarovsk | 53 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 119:147 | 45 |
| 10 | Barys Astana | 55 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 30 | 121:159 | 42 |
| 11 | Vladivostok | 52 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 29 | 114:165 | 37 |
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