SKA Saint Petersburg vs Lokomotiv Yaroslavl predictions, Feb 28, 2026

Feb 25, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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SKA Saint Petersburg

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As SKA Saint Petersburg prepares to face Lokomotiv Yaroslavl on February 28, 2026, both teams are arriving in strong form, having each won four of their last five matches. SKA has shown a robust offensive capability, capitalizing on their home advantage. Meanwhile, Lokomotiv presents a disciplined defensive structure, making them a challenging opponent, particularly on the road.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 3.26 for a home win and 2.04 for an away victory, reflecting Lokomotiv’s slight edge in current performance metrics. Our model provides a prediction of 29.7% for a home win, 22.6% for a draw, and a significant 47.8% likelihood of Lokomotiv securing victory.

Tactically, SKA’s ability to transition quickly and generate scoring opportunities could be pivotal, but they may need to reinforce their defensive zone against Lokomotiv’s counterattacks. Conversely, the away team will rely on structured play and exceptional goaltending to thwart SKA’s offense.

In conclusion, while SKA aims to leverage their home ice, Lokomotiv’s solid form and defensive capabilities make this matchup highly competitive, with no guaranteed outcomes.

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SKA
29.4%		 Draw
23.5%		 Lokomotiv
47.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Latest Results

24.02.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – Admiral Vladivostok – 4:2
21.02.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – HC CSKA Moscow – 3:0
18.02.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – Severstal Cherepovets – 2:3 penalties
16.02.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – Salavat Yulaev Ufa – 4:0
12.02.26 Barys Astana – SKA Saint Petersburg – 0:5		 24.02.26 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – HC Dynamo Moscow – 3:1
21.02.26 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – HC Dinamo Minsk – 5:4 penalties
17.02.26 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 1:0
14.02.26 HC Sochi – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 1:2 OT
12.02.26 HC Dinamo Minsk – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 4:2

Facts

  • SKA is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • Lokomotiv is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, SKA won 1.
  • Now, both teams are in good form.
  • Recently, SKA has had a series of home games.
  • Lokomotiv will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, SKA won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 41:49. (average 2.1:2.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, SKA won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 19:23. (average 1.9:2.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    27.01.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 1:3
    02.12.25 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – SKA Saint Petersburg – 3:4 OT
    31.10.25 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – SKA Saint Petersburg – 3:2
    18.10.25 SKA Saint Petersburg – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 1:3
    06.10.25 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – SKA Saint Petersburg – 4:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ 60 30 10 5 15 160:117 85
    2 Cherepovets ✔ 61 27 11 4 19 182:163 80
    3 Dinamo Minsk ✔ 59 30 5 8 16 216:147 78
    4 Nizhny Novgorod ✔ 60 24 10 6 20 173:161 74
    5 CSKA Moscow ✔ 59 29 3 8 19 143:129 72
    6 SKA St. Petersburg ✔ 58 24 7 7 20 167:149 69
    7 Dynamo Moscow 58 22 10 4 22 156:146 68
    8 Spartak Moscow 58 25 5 6 22 171:174 66
    9 Shanghai 59 15 5 11 28 145:195 51
    10 Lada 60 15 2 7 36 135:210 41
    11 Sochi 56 14 2 8 32 115:199 40

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk ✔ 58 35 9 6 8 231:157 94
    2 Avangard Omsk ✔ 59 31 9 4 15 198:144 84
    3 Bars Kazan ✔ 58 32 5 6 15 177:141 80
    4 Yekaterinburg ✔ 59 27 7 4 21 180:143 72
    5 Salavat Ufa 58 23 7 4 24 153:148 64
    6 Niznekamsk 60 23 7 3 27 149:163 63
    7 Tractor Chelyabinsk 58 24 4 6 24 183:180 62
    8 Novosibirsk 61 12 13 8 28 143:181 58
    9 Khabarovsk 59 18 4 7 30 136:166 51
    10 Barys Astana 60 13 5 11 31 133:177 47
    11 Vladivostok 58 11 4 11 32 128:184 41

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