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CSKA Moscow vs Novosibirsk Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 09-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: CSKA Moscow 3-2 Novosibirsk
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CSKA Moscow, commanding the KHL standings at the summit with 35 points from 23 games, host Novosibirsk in a contest that pits the league's form side against a struggling outfit languishing in tenth place. The visitors arrive with just 21 points from 24 matches—a 14-point deficit that tells its own story. Moscow's position at the top reflects consistency; Novosibirsk's tenth-place standing reflects the opposite.
Team form
CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow's recent record shows a side capable of both clinical finishing and defensive lapses. Over their last five matches, they have scored 2.8 goals per game while conceding 1.8. Two losses to Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (3-2) and Vladivostok (4-2) suggest vulnerability when opponents press, yet victories over Nizhny Novgorod (3-0 and 3-2) and Sochi (4-0) demonstrate their capacity to dominate. The 4-0 shutout in particular underscores their attacking threat when conditions align.
Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk's form is erratic and concerning. Over the same five-game window, they have scored 3.0 goals per game but conceded 3.0—a perfect symmetry that masks deeper problems. A 7-1 hammering at Barys Astana and a 5-2 home defeat to Yekaterinburg are heavy blows to confidence. Their two wins came against lower-tier opposition in friendlies and a narrow 2-0 victory at home over Khabarovsk. In KHL competition specifically, they have won once in their last three outings.
Head-to-head
No previous head-to-head record exists between these sides in the available data.
Key factors
Moscow's league-leading position reflects superior depth and discipline. Novosibirsk's defensive record—conceding 3.0 per game over five matches—will be tested by an attacking unit that has scored consistently. Moscow's home advantage compounds the disparity: they are unbeaten at home in their recent stretch (two wins, one loss). Novosibirsk's away record is not specified, but their overall form suggests they lack the resilience to contain a top-tier opponent. The 14-point gap in the standings is no accident; it reflects a genuine quality divide.
Prediction
Moscow are the favourite. Their first-place finish, superior recent scoring record, and home ice all point to a home victory. Novosibirsk, despite their 3.0 goals-per-game average over five matches, have conceded at the same rate and face an opponent far more disciplined defensively. Moscow's 2.8 goals scored against 1.8 conceded in recent play suggests they will likely outscore the visitors. The visitors' inconsistency—oscillating between heavy defeats and narrow wins—makes them unreliable, particularly on the road against the league's best.
Back CSKA Moscow to win. They are the favourite and should control this match through superior positioning, execution, and home-ice advantage. Novosibirsk lack the defensive solidity to contain Moscow's attack, and their recent form away from home offers little encouragement. A Moscow victory is the most likely outcome.
Match info
Tournaments:
KHL(2026)
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Statistics
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Recent Form
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CSKA Moscow | 23 | 14 | 5 | 35 |
| 2 |  Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 23 | 14 | 6 | 33 |
| 3 |  Spartak Moscow | 24 | 13 | 7 | 30 |
| 4 |  Shanghai | 22 | 11 | 6 | 30 |
| 5 |  Nizhny Novgorod | 21 | 10 | 5 | 29 |
| 6 |  Cherepovets | 24 | 11 | 9 | 28 |
| 7 |  Dynamo Moscow | 25 | 5 | 10 | 25 |
| 8 |  SKA St. Petersburg | 22 | 8 | 10 | 23 |
| 9 |  Dinamo Minsk | 23 | 7 | 9 | 22 |
| 10 |  Lada | 24 | 3 | 14 | 15 |
| 11 |  Sochi | 23 | 5 | 16 | 14 |
| 1 |  Magnitogorsk | 25 | 14 | 5 | 38 |
| 2 |  Niznekamsk | 24 | 12 | 8 | 29 |
| 3 |  Avangard Omsk | 22 | 5 | 8 | 26 |
| 4 |  Barys Astana | 23 | 10 | 10 | 25 |
| 5 |  Salavat Ufa | 24 | 9 | 11 | 25 |
| 6 |  Vladivostok | 23 | 8 | 9 | 25 |
| 7 |  Bars Kazan | 25 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| 8 |  Khabarovsk | 22 | 11 | 10 | 23 |
| 9 |  Yekaterinburg | 22 | 9 | 9 | 23 |
| 10 |  Tractor Chelyabinsk | 23 | 8 | 10 | 23 |
| 11 |  Novosibirsk | 25 | 8 | 12 | 22 |
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