Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod vs Ak Bars Kazan predictions, Feb 21, 2026

Feb 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Torpedo NN

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As the KHL matchup between Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod and Ak Bars Kazan approaches on February 21, 2026, both teams come in with contrasting recent form that may affect the outcome of the game.

Torpedo has secured victories in only 2 of their last 5 matches, struggling to find consistency in their gameplay. Their home advantage could play a crucial role, yet they will need to capitalize on that by tightening their defensive strategies and making the most of scoring opportunities.

On the other hand, Ak Bars Kazan arrives in a more favorable position, having won 3 of their last 5 outings. Their offensive play is currently firing on all cylinders, indicating a potent ability to break through defenses. With odds slightly favoring the away team at 2.4 compared to Torpedo’s 2.47, bookmakers reflect the close nature of the competition, but suggest a lean towards Kazan’s recent form.

The model predicts a probability of 41.5% for a home win and 36.3% for an away victory, with a potential final score leaning towards Ak Bars at 3-2. While both teams have the tools to secure a win, the match is expected to be tightly contested, and fans can anticipate an engaging battle on the ice.

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Torpedo NN
38.2%		 Draw
22.5%		 Ak Bars
39.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Latest Results

15.02.26 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – HC Dynamo Moscow – 2:4
12.02.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 4:3 OT
10.02.26 HC Lada Togliatti – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 3:1
04.02.26 Amur Khabarovsk – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 1:2
02.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 2:3 OT		 17.02.26 Avangard Omsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 2:5
12.02.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 4:3 OT
04.02.26 Traktor Chelyabinsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 4:0
02.02.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 3:2 penalties
31.01.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – 6:1

Facts

  • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals))
  • Ak Bars is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Torpedo NN won 2.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Ak Bars may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Torpedo NN has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Torpedo NN won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 49:64. (average 2.5:3.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Torpedo NN won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 22:31. (average 2.4:3.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.02.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 4:3 OT
    11.02.25 Ak Bars Kazan – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 1:5
    07.09.24 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – Ak Bars Kazan – 2:3 penalties
    28.09.23 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – Ak Bars Kazan – 2:1 OT
    16.09.23 Ak Bars Kazan – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 4:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ 58 29 9 5 15 152:112 81
    2 Cherepovets ✔ 57 27 8 4 18 170:151 74
    3 Dinamo Minsk ✔ 56 28 5 7 16 202:138 73
    4 CSKA Moscow 57 28 3 8 18 141:126 70
    5 Nizhny Novgorod 57 24 8 6 19 163:152 70
    6 Dynamo Moscow 56 21 10 4 21 151:143 66
    7 Spartak Moscow 55 24 5 6 20 165:163 64
    8 SKA St. Petersburg 55 22 7 6 20 158:144 64
    9 Shanghai 56 15 4 10 27 137:184 48
    10 Lada 58 15 2 7 34 131:202 41
    11 Sochi 55 14 2 8 31 115:195 40

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk ✔ 55 34 8 5 8 221:149 89
    2 Avangard Omsk ✔ 56 31 8 4 13 192:134 82
    3 Bars Kazan ✔ 56 31 5 5 15 171:136 77
    4 Yekaterinburg 56 25 7 4 20 169:136 68
    5 Salavat Ufa 55 22 6 4 23 141:141 60
    6 Niznekamsk 57 21 7 3 26 146:161 59
    7 Tractor Chelyabinsk 55 22 4 6 23 174:170 58
    8 Novosibirsk 57 12 13 5 27 139:173 55
    9 Khabarovsk 56 17 3 7 29 129:159 47
    10 Barys Astana 58 13 5 9 31 128:170 45
    11 Vladivostok 55 10 4 10 31 118:174 38

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