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On September 12, 2026, HC Sochi hosts SKA Saint Petersburg in what promises to be a compelling KHL matchup at home ice. HC Sochi enters this game without a victory in their last four outings, indicating struggles in both offensive consistency and defensive stability. The team’s inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities has left them vulnerable, and they will need to find a solid game plan to break out of this slump against a formidable opponent.
Contrastingly, SKA Saint Petersburg is riding a wave of momentum, having secured victories in their last five matches. Their recent form showcases a well-balanced attack, combined with rigorous defensive tactics that have stifled opponents effectively. The team’s ability to adapt mid-game and exploit weaknesses will be crucial as they aim to extend their winning streak.
The bookmakers reflect this imbalance in form, favoring SKA with odds of 1.57 for an away win compared to Sochi’s 4.76 for a home victory. While the statistics lean heavily towards an away success, HC Sochi’s home advantage and potential tactical adjustments could present a challenge. As such, while SKA appears the stronger side, sport often yields surprises, making this matchup one to watch closely.
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| Sochi 19.8% |
Draw 19.8% |
SKA 60.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:4
Outrights of KHL SKA St. Petersburg: 4.34% Sochi: 0.35%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.91 | 4.91 | 1.60 | ||
| 4.60 | 4.60 | 1.53 |
Latest Results
| 08.09.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Sochi – 5:1 17.08.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC Sochi – 4:2 16.08.26 Admiral Vladivostok – HC Sochi – 5:3 15.08.26 HC Sochi – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 0:4 20.03.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Sochi – 2:1 |
07.09.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – HC Dynamo Moscow – 5:3 05.09.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – HC Lada Togliatti – 4:3 OT 30.08.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – SKA-VMF St. Petersburg – 3:1 29.08.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – SKA-VMF St. Petersburg – 3:1 28.08.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – Admiral Vladivostok – 3:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 16.01.26 SKA Saint Petersburg – HC Sochi – 1:2 28.12.25 HC Sochi – SKA Saint Petersburg – 8:4 24.10.25 SKA Saint Petersburg – HC Sochi – 8:1 27.09.25 HC Sochi – SKA Saint Petersburg – 2:4 14.03.25 SKA Saint Petersburg – HC Sochi – 2:0 |
Standings
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 4 |
| 2 | SKA St. Petersburg | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Nizhny Novgorod | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Cherepovets | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 5 | Spartak Moscow | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 6 | Shanghai | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:7 | 2 |
| 7 | Dinamo Minsk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 8 | Lada | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 9 | CSKA Moscow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 10 | Dynamo Moscow | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 0 |
| 11 | Sochi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 0 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Salavat Ufa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 4 |
| 2 | Magnitogorsk | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Bars Kazan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Niznekamsk | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9:6 | 3 |
| 5 | Yekaterinburg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 6 | Barys Astana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 2 |
| 7 | Tractor Chelyabinsk | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:8 | 2 |
| 8 | Khabarovsk | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:6 | 1 |
| 9 | Novosibirsk | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:11 | 1 |
| 10 | Vladivostok | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 11 | Avangard Omsk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
KHL Outrights
1. Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: 6 (14.47%)
2. Avangard Omsk: 6 (14.47%)
3. Metallurg Magnitogorsk: 7 (12.41%)
4. CSKA Moscow: 7 (12.41%)
5. Bars Kazan: 11 (7.9%)
6. Yekaterinburg: 11 (7.9%)
7. Dynamo Moscow: 15 (5.79%)
8. SKA St. Petersburg: 20 (4.34%)
9. Tractor Chelyabinsk: 25 (3.47%)
10. Dinamo Minsk: 25 (3.47%)
11. Spartak Moscow: 25 (3.47%)
12. Salavat Ufa: 50 (1.74%)
13. Shanghai Dragons: 60 (1.45%)
14. Nizhny Novgorod: 60 (1.45%)
15. Severstal Cherepovets: 70 (1.24%)
16. Sibir Novosibirsk: 70 (1.24%)
17. Niznekamsk: 100 (0.87%)
18. Amur Khabarovsk: 200 (0.43%)
19. Vladivostok: 200 (0.43%)
20. Sochi: 250 (0.35%)
21. Barys Astana: 250 (0.35%)
22. Lada Togliatti: 250 (0.35%)
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