Based on current season of "Russia. VHL", up to 03/02/2026
To build an accurate prediction for the HC Rostov - Metallurg Novokuznetsk hockey match, scheduled for 2 March 2026 in the Russia. VHL tournament, it is important to consider the teams' form and other key factors that could influence the outcome. HC Rostov have played 50 matches this season, winning 21 of them in regulation, drawing 12 times and suffering 17 defeats. Metallurg Novokuznetsk have played 50 matches this season, in which they won 21 times in regulation, drew 13 times and lost 16 times. In the tournament, HC Rostov score an average of 1.8 goals per game against their opponents and concede 2.9. Metallurg Novokuznetsk score 3.3 and concede 2.1. These sides last met 19 September 2025 at Metallurg Novokuznetsk's home arena, where the home side won that match.
Pre-Match Facts
In 8 out of the last 15 matches involving Metallurg Novokuznetsk, a draw occurred in regulation time.
X5.35
In 4 out of the last 7 home matches involving HC Rostov, a draw occurred in regulation time.
X5.35
In 6 out of the last 9 away matches involving Metallurg Novokuznetsk, a draw occurred in regulation time.
X5.35
In 4 out of the last 8 matches involving HC Rostov and Metallurg Novokuznetsk, a draw occurred in regulation time.
X5.35
HC Rostov did not score in 3 out of the last 8 matches.
IT1U (0.5)5.07
In 33 out of the last 50 matches with Metallurg Novokuznetsk, more than 4 goals were scored.
TO (4.5)1.53
In 10 out of the last 13 matches with HC Rostov and Metallurg Novokuznetsk, more than 4 goals were scored.
TO (4.5)1.53
Metallurg Novokuznetsk scored more than 2 goals in 34 out of the last 46 matches.
IT2O (2.5)1.384
HC Rostov conceded more than 2 goals in 11 out of the last 18 home matches.
IT2O (2.5)1.384
Metallurg Novokuznetsk scored more than 2 goals in 15 out of the last 21 away matches.
IT2O (2.5)1.384
Summary
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Draws
8 / 15


5.35
Total Over (4.5)
33 / 50


1.53
Total Over (5.5)
2 / 4


2.105
16 / 28


2.105
Total Under (5.5)
21 / 25


1.73
Individual Total Over (2.5)
34 / 46


1.384
Individual Total Under (2.5)
30 / 38


1.33
Streaks
*Matches in a row with a given outcome
Total Under (4.5)
2


2.4
Individual Total Over (1.5)
7


1.1
Individual Total Under (1.5)
2


2.056
Total Even (Yes)
2


1.83
Team outcomes
HC Rostov
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
H2H
Based on number of matches: 50
Wins
18% (9)


6.06
Draws
24% (12)


5.35
Defeats
58% (29)


1.392
Wins Or Draws
42% (21)


2.856
Wins Or Defeats
76% (38)


1.148
Draws Or Defeats
82% (41)


1.115