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Lokomotiv Yaroslavl vs Shanghai Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 14-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl 2-1 Shanghai
Lokomotiv YaroslavlDrawShanghai
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hosts Shanghai in a KHL matchup on 14 November 2026. The hosts sit second in the standings with 35 points from 24 games, while Shanghai occupy sixth place with 30 points from 23 matches. This fixture offers a clear contrast in current trajectory and defensive solidity.
Team form
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl have won 4 of their last 5 games, including victories over Vladivostok, Avangard Omsk, Tractor Chelyabinsk and CSKA Moscow. They scored 11 goals across those five outings while conceding 10, averaging 2.2 goals for and 2.0 against. The sole blemish came away at Barys Astana, where they lost 0-5. Their recent record demonstrates attacking potency balanced by occasional defensive lapses.
Shanghai
Shanghai's form is markedly weaker. They won 2 of their last 5 games—both at home against Dinamo Minsk and Yekaterinburg—but lost three times, including away to Lokomotiv Yaroslavl on 8 September (1-3). Over the five-game sample, Shanghai scored 8 goals while conceding 17, averaging 1.6 for and 3.4 against. That defensive fragility, particularly on the road, is a critical vulnerability heading into this contest.
Head-to-head
The teams met once recently, on 8 September 2026, when Lokomotiv Yaroslavl won 3-1 away in Shanghai. That result underscores the hosts' current superiority.
Key factors
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl's league position and recent consistency make them the clear favourite. They have won more games, accumulated more points and demonstrated superior defensive control. Shanghai's road record is a particular concern: they have struggled to contain opponents away from home, conceding 3.4 goals per game in their last five outings. Lokomotiv's attacking average of 2.2 goals per game suggests they should generate sufficient chances to exploit Shanghai's defensive vulnerabilities. Shanghai's only realistic path to points lies in a disciplined defensive approach and clinical finishing on limited opportunities, a tall order given their recent form.
Prediction
The data strongly favours the home side. Lokomotiv Yaroslavl's superior league position, recent form and head-to-head advantage over Shanghai create a clear hierarchy. Shanghai's defensive record on the road—conceding 3.4 per game—aligns poorly with Lokomotiv's attacking output. The hosts should control the tempo and create the clearer chances. Shanghai will need to absorb pressure and rely on counter-attacking opportunities, but their offensive average of 1.6 goals per game suggests they will struggle to trouble Lokomotiv's defence consistently.
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl are strong favourites to win. The hosts' second-place standing, recent consistency and defensive stability position them well against a Shanghai side whose away form has been unreliable. Expect Lokomotiv to dominate possession and create multiple scoring chances; Shanghai's best hope is to remain compact and steal a goal on the break. A home victory is the most likely outcome.
Match info
Tournaments:
KHL(2026)
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Recent Form
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CSKA Moscow | 25 | 16 | 5 | 39 |
| 2 |  Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 24 | 15 | 6 | 35 |
| 3 |  Nizhny Novgorod | 24 | 11 | 7 | 31 |
| 4 |  Spartak Moscow | 25 | 13 | 8 | 30 |
| 5 |  Cherepovets | 25 | 12 | 9 | 30 |
| 6 |  Shanghai | 24 | 11 | 8 | 30 |
| 7 |  Dynamo Moscow | 27 | 5 | 11 | 27 |
| 8 |  SKA St. Petersburg | 24 | 9 | 10 | 26 |
| 9 |  Dinamo Minsk | 25 | 8 | 9 | 25 |
| 10 |  Sochi | 25 | 5 | 16 | 17 |
| 11 |  Lada | 26 | 3 | 15 | 17 |
| 1 |  Magnitogorsk | 26 | 14 | 5 | 39 |
| 2 |  Niznekamsk | 26 | 12 | 9 | 31 |
| 3 |  Bars Kazan | 27 | 8 | 12 | 28 |
| 4 |  Avangard Omsk | 24 | 5 | 9 | 28 |
| 5 |  Barys Astana | 25 | 11 | 11 | 27 |
| 6 |  Yekaterinburg | 24 | 10 | 9 | 27 |
| 7 |  Salavat Ufa | 26 | 9 | 12 | 26 |
| 8 |  Tractor Chelyabinsk | 25 | 9 | 10 | 26 |
| 9 |  Khabarovsk | 23 | 12 | 10 | 25 |
| 10 |  Vladivostok | 24 | 8 | 10 | 25 |
| 11 |  Novosibirsk | 26 | 8 | 13 | 22 |
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