SKA Saint Petersburg vs Shanghai Dragons predictions, Mar 20, 2026

Mar 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As SKA Saint Petersburg prepares to host the Shanghai Dragons on March 20, 2026, the matchup presents a clear contrast in recent form. SKA enters this game with an impressive performance, having secured victories in four of their last five outings. Their offensive prowess has been striking, averaging a high goals per game, likely contributing to favorable bookmaker odds of 1.53 for a home win.

In contrast, the Shanghai Dragons have struggled significantly, failing to secure a win in their past five matches, which is reflected in their odds of 5.8 for an away victory. This discrepancy raises concerns about the Dragons’ ability to contend effectively even on neutral ground.

Tactically, SKA’s strong transition play and disciplined defensive structure should pose considerable challenges for Shanghai, who will need to find a way to break down a formidable backline. The model predicts a 63.5% probability of a home win, 19.8% of a draw, and a 16.7% chance of an away victory, culminating in a likely final score of 4:1.

While SKA is favored based on current form and statistical analysis, the unpredictable nature of sports means that outcomes are never guaranteed. Fans can expect an intense contest as both teams take to the ice.

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SKA
63.4%		 Draw
19.8%		 Shanghai
16.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

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Latest Results

16.03.26 Traktor Chelyabinsk – SKA Saint Petersburg – 2:1
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		 15.03.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Shanghai Dragons – 5:3
13.03.26 Avangard Omsk – Shanghai Dragons – 6:1
11.03.26 HC Dynamo Moscow – Shanghai Dragons – 4:2
07.03.26 Shanghai Dragons – Barys Astana – 4:8
05.03.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 1:2

Facts

  • SKA is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • SKA is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Shanghai has suffered multiple defeats recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • In this match, SKA is considered a favorite.
  • We predict that SKA will win today’s game, with odds of 1.53.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, SKA won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 19:14. (average 3.8:2.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, SKA won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 7:3. (average 3.5:1.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.01.26 Shanghai Dragons – SKA Saint Petersburg – 2:5
    30.12.25 Shanghai Dragons – SKA Saint Petersburg – 2:3
    16.12.25 SKA Saint Petersburg – Shanghai Dragons – 4:1
    06.11.25 SKA Saint Petersburg – Shanghai Dragons – 3:2 OT
    06.09.25 Shanghai Dragons – SKA Saint Petersburg – 7:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ 67 33 12 6 16 181:134 96
    2 Cherepovets ✔ 67 29 11 6 21 195:180 86
    3 Dinamo Minsk ✔ 66 32 6 9 19 236:167 85
    4 CSKA Moscow ✔ 67 33 4 8 22 159:142 82
    5 Dynamo Moscow ✔ 66 26 12 5 23 182:165 81
    6 SKA St. Petersburg ✔ 66 27 9 7 23 191:165 79
    7 Nizhny Novgorod ✔ 67 26 10 7 24 186:188 79
    8 Spartak Moscow ✔ 66 29 6 7 24 200:195 77
    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 ✔ 66 37 12 7 10 249:174 105
    2 Avangard Omsk ✔ 66 35 10 5 16 219:154 95
    3 Bars Kazan ✔ 66 36 5 8 17 201:162 90
    4 Yekaterinburg ✔ 66 31 8 4 23 198:154 82
    5 Salavat Ufa ✔ 66 25 9 6 26 175:170 74
    6 Tractor Chelyabinsk ✔ 66 26 5 9 26 198:193 71
    7 Niznekamsk ✔ 66 25 8 3 30 167:183 69
    8 Novosibirsk ✔ 66 14 14 9 29 154:193 65
    9 Khabarovsk 66 22 4 8 32 152:182 60
    10 Barys Astana 67 16 5 11 35 153:206 53
    11 Vladivostok 66 15 4 12 35 159:207 50

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