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Expected score: Nizhny Novgorod 3-1 Lada
Nizhny Novgorod host Lada in a KHL matchup on 13 November 2026, with the visitors travelling to face a side sitting third in the league standings. The hosts have won 11 of their 23 games so far this season and hold 31 points, while Lada occupy 11th place with just 3 wins from 25 matches and 15 points. The gulf in form and standing position sets up a heavily favoured encounter for the home side.
Team form
Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny Novgorod have been the stronger outfit in recent weeks. Over their last five games, they have scored 20 goals and conceded 8, averaging 4.0 goals for and 1.6 against per match. They won three of those five fixtures, including a 5-1 victory over Avangard Omsk and a 3-0 shutout of Sochi. Their sole defeat came against CSKA Moscow, 2-3. Most notably, they beat Lada 7-2 in their meeting on 11 September, a result that underscores their attacking dominance.
Lada
Lada's season has been difficult. Across their last five outings, they have managed just 9 goals while conceding 17, a ratio of 1.8 for and 3.4 against per game. They have won only one of those five matches—a 4-2 home victory over Dinamo Minsk—and suffered heavy defeats, including a 0-6 loss to Barys Astana and a 0-1 reverse to Cherepovets. The 7-2 defeat to Nizhny Novgorod earlier this season remains their worst result in this sequence and highlights the scale of the challenge they face on the road.
Head-to-head
These teams met on 11 September 2026, when Nizhny Novgorod dominated 7-2 at home. That emphatic scoreline reflects the current gap between the sides and provides a strong indicator of what may unfold in this repeat fixture.
Key factors
The disparity in league position and recent form strongly favours the hosts. Nizhny Novgorod's attacking potency—averaging 4.0 goals per game over their last five—is a significant asset against a Lada defence that has conceded 3.4 per match in the same period. Lada's offensive struggles, averaging just 1.8 goals per game, suggest they will find it difficult to trouble a Nizhny Novgorod side that has shown defensive solidity. The home advantage and the hosts' superior depth in both areas of the pitch compound the visitors' difficulties. Lada will need to tighten their defensive structure and convert limited chances efficiently if they are to take anything from this match.
Prediction
Nizhny Novgorod are clear favourites. Their third-place finish, combined with their commanding recent form and their earlier 7-2 victory over this opponent, points to a comfortable home win. Lada's poor defensive record and lack of offensive consistency make them unlikely to pose a sustained threat. The data suggests the hosts should control possession and create the clearer chances, with their superior goal-scoring record likely to tell over 60 minutes of play.
Back Nizhny Novgorod to win. The hosts should prove too strong for a struggling Lada side, and a home victory looks a strong proposition for fantasy league purposes.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 15 | 5 | 37 | |
| 2 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 35 | |
| 3 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 31 | |
| 4 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 30 | |
| 5 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 30 | |
| 6 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 30 | |
| 7 | 23 | 9 | 10 | 25 | |
| 8 | 25 | 8 | 9 | 25 | |
| 9 | 26 | 5 | 11 | 25 | |
| 10 | 24 | 5 | 16 | 16 | |
| 11 | 25 | 3 | 15 | 15 | |
| 1 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 38 | |
| 2 | 26 | 12 | 9 | 31 | |
| 3 | 25 | 9 | 11 | 26 | |
| 4 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 26 | |
| 5 | 26 | 7 | 12 | 26 | |
| 6 | 23 | 5 | 9 | 26 | |
| 7 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 25 | |
| 8 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 25 | |
| 9 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 25 | |
| 10 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 25 | |
| 11 | 26 | 8 | 13 | 22 |
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