To build an accurate prediction for the Nizhny Novgorod - Cherepovets hockey match, scheduled for 20 January 2018 in the Russia. KHL tournament, it is important to consider the teams' form and other key factors that could influence the outcome. Nizhny Novgorod have played 50 matches this season, winning 22 of them in regulation, drawing 12 times and suffering 16 defeats. Cherepovets have played 50 matches this season, in which they won 21 times in regulation, drew 16 times and lost 13 times. In the tournament, Nizhny Novgorod score an average of 1.9 goals per game against their opponents and concede 2.1. Cherepovets score 2.2 and concede 2.5. These sides last met 16 January 2018 at Cherepovets's home arena, where the away side won that match.