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

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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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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.54	4.38	2.44	Watch and Bet
	2.4	4	2.35

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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