Sochi vs HC CSKA Moscow predictions, Feb 23, 2026

Feb 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On February 23, 2026, HC Sochi will host HC CSKA Moscow in a crucial KHL matchup at their home arena. Recent performance trends indicate a stark contrast between the two teams. HC Sochi has struggled, managing to secure only one victory in their last five outings, demonstrating potential issues in both offense and defense. Their current form raises concerns about their ability to contend with more formidable opponents.

In contrast, HC CSKA Moscow enters this match with a robust record, having won four of their last five games. Their tactical prowess, characterized by a strong forward line and disciplined defensive play, positions them as favorites in this encounter. The team’s consistency and experience in high-pressure situations rarely falter, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds of 5.88 for Sochi and 1.45 for CSKA Moscow.

Statistical predictions favor an away win, assigning a 60.8% probability to CSKA Moscow, with a predicted final score of 1:4. Despite HC Sochi’s home advantage, their recent form makes an upset difficult to foresee. As always in sports, outcomes remain uncertain, ensuring an exciting match day ahead.

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Sochi
16%		 Draw
18.8%		 CSKA
65.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:4

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Latest Results

19.02.26 HC Dynamo Moscow – HC Sochi – 4:0
17.02.26 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – HC Sochi – 4:1
14.02.26 HC Sochi – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 1:2 OT
12.02.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Sochi – 3:5
10.02.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – HC Sochi – 10:1		 17.02.26 HC Lada Togliatti – HC CSKA Moscow – 2:1
15.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC CSKA Moscow – 1:2 OT
12.02.26 HC Spartak Moscow – HC CSKA Moscow – 0:2
05.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC CSKA Moscow – 0:1
03.02.26 HC CSKA Moscow – HC Sochi – 3:1

Facts

  • An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 11 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sochi won 3.
  • Sochi is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • CSKA is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • CSKA may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of away games.
  • In this match, CSKA is the clear favorite.
  • We predict that CSKA will win today’s game, with odds of 1.45.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sochi won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 15 matches, and goals 26:63. (average 1.3:3.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Sochi won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 12:30. (average 1.2:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.02.26 HC CSKA Moscow – HC Sochi – 3:1
    12.09.25 HC Sochi – HC CSKA Moscow – 2:0
    17.02.25 HC CSKA Moscow – HC Sochi – 1:4
    13.02.25 HC Sochi – HC CSKA Moscow – 2:0
    29.12.24 HC Sochi – HC CSKA Moscow – 1:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ 58 29 9 5 15 152:112 81
    2 Cherepovets ✔ 59 27 9 4 19 175:158 76
    3 Dinamo Minsk ✔ 57 29 5 7 16 208:139 75
    4 Nizhny Novgorod ✔ 58 24 9 6 19 167:155 72
    5 CSKA Moscow 57 28 3 8 18 141:126 70
    6 Dynamo Moscow 57 22 10 4 21 155:143 68
    7 SKA St. Petersburg 56 22 7 7 20 160:147 65
    8 Spartak Moscow 56 24 5 6 21 166:169 64
    9 Shanghai 57 15 4 11 27 140:188 49
    10 Lada 59 15 2 7 35 133:206 41
    11 Sochi 56 14 2 8 32 115:199 40

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk ✔ 56 35 8 5 8 224:150 91
    2 Avangard Omsk ✔ 57 31 9 4 13 194:135 84
    3 Bars Kazan ✔ 57 32 5 5 15 175:138 79
    4 Yekaterinburg 57 25 7 4 21 171:141 68
    5 Salavat Ufa 56 23 6 4 23 147:141 62
    6 Tractor Chelyabinsk 57 23 4 6 24 179:178 60
    7 Niznekamsk 57 21 7 3 26 146:161 59
    8 Novosibirsk 59 12 13 7 27 141:177 57
    9 Khabarovsk 58 17 4 7 30 132:163 49
    10 Barys Astana 58 13 5 9 31 128:170 45
    11 Vladivostok 56 11 4 10 31 123:176 40

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