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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
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.41 | 4.26 | 2.62 | ||
| 2.25 | 4.25 | 2.5 |
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
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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