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On February 26, 2026, HC Spartak Moscow will host Admiral Vladivostok in a compelling KHL matchup at home. Spartak enters this game with a slight edge, having secured victory in 2 of their last 5 contests. Their recent form indicates a resilient team capable of capitalizing on home-ice advantage, reflected in strong betting odds of 1.38 for a home win.
Conversely, Admiral Vladivostok has struggled, managing only 1 win in their last 5 outings, which may impact their confidence and performance heading into this crucial encounter. This trend underlines a potential tactical vulnerability, particularly in defense, where Spartak could exploit gaps to generate scoring opportunities.
The model prediction suggests a significant chance for Spartak to emerge victorious, projecting a home win probability of 69%, while the predicted final score stands at 4:1. While recent form leans in favor of Spartak, hockey can be unpredictable, and Admiral’s squad may deliver surprises despite their current slump. Bettors should weigh these factors carefully as they consider their options for this match.
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| Spartak 69.7% |
Draw 15.2% |
Admiral 15% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | 6.13 | 6.95 | ||
| 1.27 | 6 | 5.33 |
Latest Results
| 22.02.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Spartak Moscow – 3:5 20.02.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Spartak Moscow – 2:0 18.02.26 HC Dinamo Minsk – HC Spartak Moscow – 6:1 15.02.26 HC Spartak Moscow – HC Dinamo Minsk – 4:3 12.02.26 HC Spartak Moscow – HC CSKA Moscow – 0:2 |
22.02.26 Metallurg Magnitogorsk – Admiral Vladivostok – 4:3 OT 20.02.26 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – Admiral Vladivostok – 2:5 16.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Amur Khabarovsk – 0:3 13.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Traktor Chelyabinsk – 2:3 11.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Avangard Omsk – 2:3 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 17.10.25 Admiral Vladivostok – HC Spartak Moscow – 3:4 penalties 18.11.24 HC Spartak Moscow – Admiral Vladivostok – 6:1 21.10.24 Admiral Vladivostok – HC Spartak Moscow – 4:3 OT 22.10.23 Admiral Vladivostok – HC Spartak Moscow – 3:4 08.09.23 HC Spartak Moscow – Admiral Vladivostok – 2:6 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ | 59 | 29 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 157:116 | 83 |
| 2 | Cherepovets ✔ | 60 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 178:160 | 78 |
| 3 | Dinamo Minsk ✔ | 58 | 29 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 212:144 | 76 |
| 4 | Nizhny Novgorod ✔ | 59 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 170:157 | 74 |
| 5 | CSKA Moscow ✔ | 58 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 141:129 | 70 |
| 6 | Dynamo Moscow | 57 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 155:143 | 68 |
| 7 | SKA St. Petersburg | 57 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 163:147 | 67 |
| 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 ✔ | 57 | 35 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 228:153 | 93 |
| 2 | Avangard Omsk ✔ | 58 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 197:139 | 84 |
| 3 | Bars Kazan ✔ | 58 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 177:141 | 80 |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg ✔ | 58 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 175:142 | 70 |
| 5 | Niznekamsk | 59 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 149:161 | 63 |
| 6 | Tractor Chelyabinsk | 58 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 183:180 | 62 |
| 7 | Salavat Ufa | 57 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 150:146 | 62 |
| 8 | Novosibirsk | 60 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 28 | 141:178 | 57 |
| 9 | Khabarovsk | 59 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 136:166 | 51 |
| 10 | Barys Astana | 60 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 31 | 133:177 | 47 |
| 11 | Vladivostok | 57 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 31 | 126:180 | 41 |
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