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Sibir Novosibirsk vs SKA Saint Petersburg predictions, Mar 18, 2026

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On March 18, 2026, HC Sibir Novosibirsk will host SKA Saint Petersburg in a highly anticipated KHL matchup. Recent form indicates a stark contrast between the two teams; Sibir has recorded two victories in their last five matches, while SKA boasts an impressive five consecutive wins. This current momentum places SKA as a strong contender, reflecting their effective tactical execution and robust offensive capability.

Bookmakers are providing evenly balanced odds at 2.52 for both sides, suggesting an even matchup but signaling tight competition. Sibir’s home advantage may play a critical role, as they will look to leverage their familiarity with the ice to disrupt SKA’s rhythm. Historically, Sibir’s defensive structure can be resilient, which could pose challenges for SKA’s attacking unit.

Statistical analysis suggests a probability distribution of 36.8% for a home win, 22% for a draw, and 40.3% for an away victory. The predicted final score of 3-2 underscores a competitive game, yet the outcome is uncertain given the recent form disparity. Both teams will need to excel in their strategies to secure valuable points in this KHL fixture.

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Sibir
38.5%		 Draw
23%		 SKA
38.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Latest Results

13.03.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 1:2 OT
09.03.26 Avangard Omsk – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 1:2 penalties
07.03.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 6:3
05.03.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 1:2
24.02.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 3:2 OT		 13.03.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – Severstal Cherepovets – 5:0
11.03.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – HC Dinamo Minsk – 4:3
07.03.26 HC Dynamo Moscow – SKA Saint Petersburg – 1:2 OT
05.03.26 HC Dinamo Minsk – SKA Saint Petersburg – 1:2 OT
02.03.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – Barys Astana – 7:0

Facts

  • SKA is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sibir won 1.
  • In recent matches, Sibir has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • SKA is in great form and has won several matches in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • SKA may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Sibir has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sibir won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 35:62. (average 1.8:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Sibir won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 11:21. (average 1.4:2.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.10.25 SKA Saint Petersburg – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 3:2
    13.11.24 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – SKA Saint Petersburg – 0:1 penalties
    28.10.24 SKA Saint Petersburg – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 6:3
    27.09.23 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – SKA Saint Petersburg – 0:3
    17.09.23 SKA Saint Petersburg – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 1:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ 66 33 12 5 16 180:132 95
    2 Cherepovets ✔ 66 28 11 6 21 191:178 84
    3 Dinamo Minsk ✔ 65 32 5 9 19 234:166 83
    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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