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Expected score: SKA St. Petersburg 3-2 Dinamo Minsk
SKA St. Petersburg host Dinamo Minsk in a KHL matchup on 13 November 2026. The hosts sit seventh in the standings with 25 points from 23 games, while Minsk occupy ninth place with 23 points from 24 games. Both sides are separated by just two points, making this a contest between teams in similar territory in the league table.
Team form
SKA St. Petersburg
SKA have won four of their last five outings. They defeated Barys Astana 5-3 away, edged Tractor Chelyabinsk 4-3 on the road, thrashed Shanghai 7-2 at home, and secured a 1-0 victory at Sochi. Their sole loss in this run came against Spartak Moscow, a 1-3 defeat away. Over these five games, SKA scored 18 goals and conceded 11, averaging 3.6 goals for and 2.2 against per match. The attacking output has been consistent and clinical.
Dinamo Minsk
Dinamo Minsk have won three of their last five matches. They beat Yekaterinburg 5-3 at home and defeated Novosibirsk 4-1 in their own building, but fell to Lada 2-4 away. Two friendlies bracket their recent league form: a 1-4 loss to Dynamo Moscow and a 3-0 win over CSKA Moscow. Across the five-game sample, Minsk scored 15 goals and conceded 12, posting averages of 3.0 for and 2.4 against. Their away record in this stretch shows vulnerability.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these opponents.
Key factors
SKA's home advantage is significant in this fixture. The hosts have been prolific on their own ice, scoring 3.6 goals per game recently and demonstrating offensive depth. Minsk's defensive record on the road—conceding 2.4 per game in their last five—suggests they may struggle to contain SKA's attacking threats. Conversely, Minsk have shown they can score; their 3.0 goals-per-game average indicates they possess attacking capability and should not be written off. The visitors' recent wins at home against Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk prove they can produce when it matters. SKA's league position and points tally give them a marginal edge, but Minsk remain competitive and capable of creating problems.
Prediction
SKA enter as the favourite. Their recent form is stronger—four wins in five games compared to Minsk's three in five—and they hold the home-ice advantage. The hosts' offensive potency, averaging 3.6 goals per game in their last five, should trouble a Minsk defence that has conceded at a rate of 2.4 per game away from home. SKA's league position and superior points total reinforce their status as the more likely winner. However, Minsk possess sufficient attacking threat to make this competitive; their 3.0 goals-per-game average means they are unlikely to be shut out. The balance of play should favour the hosts, but Minsk's ability to score keeps the margin close.
Back SKA St. Petersburg as the favourite to win. The hosts' superior recent form, home-ice advantage, and offensive firepower give them the edge. Expect a competitive match where both sides contribute goals, but SKA should prevail.
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Standings
| # | 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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