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CSKA Moscow vs Novosibirsk Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 09-11-2026
Nov 916:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: CSKA Moscow 3-2 Novosibirsk
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CSKA Moscow host Novosibirsk in a KHL matchup that pits the league's form team against a struggling visitor. The hosts sit atop the standings with 35 points from 23 games, while Novosibirsk languish in tenth on 21 points from 24 outings. On paper, this looks a straightforward affair, but recent results tell a more nuanced story about where both sides stand.
Team form
CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow have won 3 of their last 5 KHL games, scoring 14 goals and conceding 9 over that stretch. They beat Nizhny Novgorod 3-2 away and shut out Sochi 4-0, but stumbled at home to Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (2-3) and Vladivostok (2-4). The losses expose defensive vulnerability—conceding 4 goals at home to Vladivostok is not the mark of a watertight unit. Still, their league-leading position reflects genuine quality and consistency across the season.
Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk's recent form is erratic and concerning. They've won just 2 of their last 5 KHL games, with a 15-15 goal differential that masks deeper problems. A 1-7 drubbing at Barys Astana and a 2-5 home loss to Yekaterinburg show they can be dismantled by better teams. Their two KHL wins came against Khabarovsk (2-0) and Nizhny Novgorod (implied from context), but these are insufficient to suggest genuine momentum. Novosibirsk are leaking goals at 3.0 per game over their last five outings.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are on record.
Key factors
CSKA's league position and attacking output (2.8 goals per game in recent form) give them a clear edge, but their defensive lapses—particularly at home—invite Novosibirsk to believe they can score. Novosibirsk's 3.0 goals-per-game average over five matches suggests they retain some attacking threat, even if their overall record is poor. The visitors' tenth-place finish reflects inconsistency rather than complete ineptitude. CSKA will be favoured, but Novosibirsk are not without a chance if they can exploit the hosts' occasional carelessness in defence. The key will be whether CSKA can maintain discipline or whether Novosibirsk can stay compact and hit on the break.
Prediction
CSKA Moscow are the favourite here. They lead the league, have won more games, and boast superior recent form despite the odd stumble. Novosibirsk's defensive record and inconsistency make them unlikely winners, though their attacking capability means a one-sided scoreline is not the likeliest outcome. A close contest with CSKA edging it fits the data better than a rout.
Back CSKA Moscow to win. They are the more likely winner, but expect a competitive match rather than a procession. The hosts should prevail, though Novosibirsk will test them.
Match info
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KHL(2026)
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Recent Form
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Novosibirsk
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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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