Sibir Novosibirsk vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 13, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In this highly anticipated KHL matchup, HC Sibir Novosibirsk will face off against HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk at home on January 17, 2026. Both teams have shown solid form recently, with HC Sibir winning 2 out of their last 5 matches and HC Neftekhimik victorious in 3 of their last 5.

HC Sibir Novosibirsk will look to capitalize on home advantage and continue their winning streak, while HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk will aim to upset the home team and secure a crucial victory on the road. The bookmakers have slightly favored HC Sibir with odds of 2.19 for a home win, compared to 2.81 for an away win.

Tactically, both teams possess strong offensive capabilities, with the potential for an exciting and high-scoring game. However, defensive strength will also play a key role in determining the outcome of this matchup.

With both teams evenly matched in recent form and with bookmakers predicting a close game, it is difficult to predict a clear favorite. This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest between two competitive teams striving for victory.

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Sibir
40.7%		 Draw
22.3%		 Neftekhimik
37%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Latest Results

13.01.26 Severstal Cherepovets – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 2:3
11.01.26 Traktor Chelyabinsk – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 4:1
08.01.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 2:3 OT
06.01.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 5:2
04.01.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Avangard Omsk – 2:5		 13.01.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 0:2
10.01.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 4:2
08.01.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 3:2 penalties
05.01.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:1
03.01.26 HC Sochi – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:1

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sibir won 4.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sibir won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 48:35. (average 2.4:1.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Sibir won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 29:14. (average 2.9:1.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.10.25 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 2:3 penalties
    25.08.25 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:1 penalties
    13.01.25 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 2:1 OT
    06.01.25 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 2:1
    11.10.24 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 1:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Cherepovets 46 23 6 3 14 135:112 61
    2 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl 45 21 7 5 12 125:95 61
    3 Dinamo Minsk 43 22 5 5 11 153:96 59
    4 Dynamo Moscow 44 17 9 3 15 122:110 55
    5 CSKA Moscow 46 22 1 8 15 118:111 54
    6 Nizhny Novgorod 44 18 7 4 15 127:125 54
    7 SKA St. Petersburg 42 17 6 5 14 124:113 51
    8 Spartak Moscow 43 17 5 5 16 131:140 49
    9 Shanghai 43 13 4 9 17 113:142 43
    10 Sochi 41 11 2 6 22 93:137 32
    11 Lada 45 10 2 6 27 102:163 30

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk 43 26 7 4 6 173:115 70
    2 Bars Kazan 45 25 4 2 14 132:110 60
    3 Avangard Omsk 43 22 6 3 12 144:108 59
    4 Yekaterinburg 44 18 6 3 17 129:113 51
    5 Niznekamsk 46 17 6 3 20 125:133 49
    6 Tractor Chelyabinsk 45 17 4 6 18 148:142 48
    7 Salavat Ufa 45 18 3 4 20 115:114 46
    8 Novosibirsk 46 8 10 5 23 106:149 41
    9 Khabarovsk 44 14 2 7 21 97:120 39
    10 Barys Astana 46 10 5 7 24 107:139 37
    11 Vladivostok 43 9 4 8 22 95:127 34

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