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SKA St. Petersburg vs Spartak Moscow Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 09-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: SKA St. Petersburg 2-3 Spartak Moscow
SKA St. PetersburgDrawSpartak Moscow
SKA St. Petersburg travel to face Spartak Moscow in a KHL matchup where the visitors hold a slight edge despite sitting lower in the standings. Spartak sit fifth with 28 points from 23 games, while SKA occupy ninth with 21 points from 21 matches. This is a chance for fantasy league players to back the away side's recent momentum, though the hosts remain dangerous.
Team form
SKA St. Petersburg
SKA have won four of their last five, including victories over Barys Astana (5-3), Tractor Chelyabinsk (4-3), Shanghai (7-2), and Sochi (1-0). They scored 18 goals across those five games at 3.6 per match, but conceded 11 at 2.2 per game. The one loss came against Spartak Moscow on 2026-09-10, falling 1-3 at home. That defeat is a reminder of Spartak's threat, yet SKA's recent offensive output shows they can compete with anyone on their day.
Spartak Moscow
Spartak have won four of their last five as well, with victories over Magnitogorsk (3-2), Cherepovets (8-0), SKA St. Petersburg (3-1), and CSKA Moscow (3-2). They scored 17 goals at 3.4 per game and conceded just 6 at 1.2 per match—a notably tighter defence than their opponents. Their only loss came against Nizhny Novgorod (0-1) on 2026-09-05. Spartak's defensive discipline and efficiency make them the more complete side right now.
Head-to-head
The teams met on 2026-09-10 in St. Petersburg, where Spartak won 3-1. That result underlines Spartak's control in direct matchups and their ability to shut down SKA's attack when it matters.
Key factors
Spartak's defensive record over their last five games (1.2 goals conceded per match) is significantly better than SKA's (2.2 conceded per match). This suggests Spartak can limit SKA's high-scoring tendencies. However, SKA's four-game winning streak shows they have the firepower to trouble any opponent. The away side's league position (fifth vs ninth) and points tally (28 vs 21) favour Spartak, yet SKA's recent form keeps them competitive. Fantasy players should note Spartak's consistency: they have conceded just 6 goals in five games, a sign of structured defending that will test SKA's forwards.
Prediction
Spartak hold a narrow advantage. They are marginally more likely to win, backed by their superior defensive record, higher league position, and the head-to-head victory just weeks ago. SKA's offensive prowess cannot be ignored—they averaged 3.6 goals per game in their recent run—but Spartak's tighter rearguard and clinical finishing (3.4 goals per game) give them the edge. The expected goal balance slightly favours the visitors, and their ability to control matches makes them the slight favourite for this encounter.
Back Spartak Moscow to win. They are marginally more likely to take the points, with their defensive solidity and recent form providing a platform for victory. For fantasy league purposes, prioritise Spartak's defensive assets and their top scorers; SKA will create chances but face a side that has proven it can shut them down. The away win represents the better value in this matchup.
Match info
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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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