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

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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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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.28	4.2	2.05	Watch and Bet
	3	3.66	1.87

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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