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Expected score: Cherepovets 1-2 Lada
Cherepovets host Lada in a KHL matchup where the standings tell a stark story: sixth-place Cherepovets bring 28 points from 24 games, while Lada sit 11th with just 13 points from 23. The hosts have a clear structural advantage, though recent form has been troubling for both sides. This is a chance for Cherepovets to build on their earlier win over Lada this season, but the visitors arrive with nothing to lose.
Team form
Cherepovets
Cherepovets have hit a rough patch. Over their last five outings they scored only 3 goals while conceding 15—a 0.6 per game average that is alarming for a side in the upper half of the table. Three straight defeats to Vladivostok, Dynamo Moscow and Spartak Moscow have dented confidence, though they did beat Lada 1-0 back on 7 September. The attack has dried up dramatically, and that vulnerability will be tested again here.
Lada
Lada's season has been a struggle, but their recent record shows flashes of unpredictability. They scored 9 goals over five games (1.8 per game) while leaking 17 (3.4 per game), which speaks to an inconsistent defence. A 4-2 win over Dinamo Minsk sits alongside heavy losses to Barys Astana (0-6) and Nizhny Novgorod (2-7). They lost 0-1 to Cherepovets in September, so they know what they are up against, but they also know they can find the net on their day.
Head-to-head
The teams met on 7 September, with Cherepovets winning 1-0 at home. No other recent head-to-head data is available, so that single result is the only direct reference point.
Key factors
Cherepovets' league position and home advantage are genuine assets, yet their recent offensive collapse is a serious concern—three consecutive shutout losses suggest structural problems rather than bad luck. Lada, despite their lowly standing, have shown they can score; their 4-2 victory over Dinamo Minsk proves they are capable of breaching defences. The away side's permissive defence (3.4 goals conceded per game) will likely be exploited by Cherepovets, but the hosts' own attacking struggles mean they cannot afford to be wasteful. Discipline and clinical finishing will decide this encounter.
Prediction
Lada hold a narrow edge in the model, primarily because Cherepovets' recent form is so poor that even a lower-ranked opponent can pose a genuine threat. The hosts' inability to score—just 0.6 per game over five matches—is a red flag that outweighs their superior league position. Lada's inconsistency cuts both ways: they can be leaky, but they can also find goals. The predicted scoreline of 1-2 reflects a tight contest where the visitors shade it, though Cherepovets' home advantage keeps this competitive.
This is a fairly balanced affair despite the league standings. Lada are slight favourites to take the points, but Cherepovets remain dangerous at home and could easily emerge with a result. Expect a low-scoring, tightly contested game where both teams will have moments. For bettors, the away win offers value given the model's slight lean, but backing the hosts is far from foolish.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 35 | |
| 2 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 33 | |
| 3 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 30 | |
| 4 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 30 | |
| 5 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 29 | |
| 6 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 28 | |
| 7 | 25 | 5 | 10 | 25 | |
| 8 | 22 | 8 | 10 | 23 | |
| 9 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 22 | |
| 10 | 24 | 3 | 14 | 15 | |
| 11 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 14 | |
| 1 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 38 | |
| 2 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 29 | |
| 3 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 26 | |
| 4 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 25 | |
| 5 | 24 | 9 | 11 | 25 | |
| 6 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 25 | |
| 7 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 24 | |
| 8 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 23 | |
| 9 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 23 | |
| 10 | 23 | 8 | 10 | 23 | |
| 11 | 25 | 8 | 12 | 22 |
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