Metallurg Novokuznetsk vs Izhstal Izhevsk: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Mon, 03 Nov '25)

Metallurg Novokuznetsk is set to clash with Izhstal Izhevsk in the VHL tournament on Monday, November 3, 2025. This ice hockey showdown will test the mettle of both teams as they bring their rivalry to the ice once again.

In the past 10 encounters between these two teams, both Metallurg Novokuznetsk and Izhstal Izhevsk have displayed equal prowess, with each team securing 8 wins. Their most recent face-off occurred on Sunday, January 12, 2025, where Metallurg Novokuznetsk emerged dominant with a commanding 5-0 victory, playing as the away team.

Statistical comparison from their last match showed an evenly matched contest in terms of shots and penalty minutes, as both teams registered 0 in these categories, indicating a disciplined game. This implies a potential for closely contested matches, emphasizing precision over aggression.

Heading into this upcoming match, both teams appear to be in good form. Metallurg Novokuznetsk recently triumphed with a 5-4 win over Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma U21. On the other hand, Izhstal Izhevsk secured a notable 5-0 victory against SKA-VMF St. Petersburg, highlighting their strong performance.

Based on the analysis of the recent head-to-head results and current form, Metallurg Novokuznetsk seems slightly favored to win this match, building on their last emphatic victory over Izhstal Izhevsk and their continued competitive performance.