Kristall Saratov vs Metallurg Novokuznetsk: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 09 Nov '25)

Kristall Saratov is scheduled to compete against Metallurg Novokuznetsk in the VHL tournament on Sunday, November 9, 2025. This upcoming encounter offers a platform to analyze both teams' recent performances and make a comprehensive prediction on the likely outcome.

Examining the historical meetings between Kristall Saratov and Metallurg Novokuznetsk, they have each claimed victory once in their last four head-to-head matchups. Notably, their most recent clash was on Monday, March 3, 2025, where Metallurg Novokuznetsk emerged victorious with a decisive 7-2 win, leveraging their home advantage.

In terms of statistical performance during their last encounter, both teams showed a balanced defensive display as neither Kristall Saratov nor Metallurg Novokuznetsk registered any penalty minutes. Shot attempts were equally matched, indicating a strategic approach from both sides.

Momentum heading into this fixture favors both teams with recent victories bolstering their confidence. Kristall Saratov triumphed with a close 2-1 result against SKA-VMF St. Petersburg, whereas Metallurg Novokuznetsk achieved a commanding 3-0 win over Toros Neftekamsk.

Considering these factors and the current form demonstrated by the two teams, Metallurg Novokuznetsk holds a slight edge. Their comprehensive victory in the previous head-to-head match coupled with their recent performance suggests they may repeat their success in the upcoming game.