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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 clash that pits two teams moving in opposite directions. Spartak sit fifth in the standings with 28 points from 23 games, while SKA occupy ninth place with 21 points from 21 matches. The visitors arrive as a slight favourite despite their league position, reflecting the volatility of recent form and the competitive balance between these sides.
Team form
SKA St. Petersburg
Spartak have built momentum through September, winning four of their last five KHL outings. They defeated SKA 3-1 at home on 2026-09-10, a result that underscores their current edge. Over their last five games, Spartak have scored 17 goals while conceding just 6—an average of 3.4 for and 1.2 against per game. That defensive solidity, combined with clinical finishing, has established them as the league's tighter unit in this recent stretch. Their only loss in this run came to Nizhny Novgorod (0-1), but they bounced back immediately with an 8-0 demolition of Cherepovets.
Spartak Moscow
SKA have been prolific but inconsistent. They won four of five games before this fixture, scoring 18 goals across those matches—an average of 3.6 per game—but conceded 11 (2.2 per game). Their 5-3 victory over Barys Astana and 7-2 win against Shanghai show attacking firepower, yet the 1-3 loss to Spartak on 2026-09-10 exposed defensive vulnerabilities. SKA's attacking output remains strong, but they have shipped goals at a rate that invites pressure from a Spartak side now defending tightly.
Head-to-head
The teams met once this season on 2026-09-10, when Spartak won 3-1 at home. That result carries weight: Spartak controlled that encounter and demonstrated they can exploit SKA's defensive gaps. No other head-to-head data is available, so this recent meeting stands as the primary reference point.
Key factors
Spartak's defensive discipline is the standout metric. Conceding 1.2 goals per game over five matches is exceptional and suggests a structured approach that SKA will find difficult to breach. Conversely, SKA's attacking average of 3.6 goals per game shows they can generate chances, but only if they avoid the defensive lapses that cost them in the earlier meeting. Spartak's home advantage and current form edge are real, yet SKA's offensive threat ensures this will not be one-sided. The outcome likely hinges on whether Spartak can maintain their defensive tightness or whether SKA's firepower overwhelms it.
Prediction
Spartak hold a narrow edge as slight favourites. Their superior league position, recent head-to-head win, and defensive record over the past five games all support their candidacy. SKA remain dangerous—their scoring rate is higher—but the 3-1 defeat to these opponents and their defensive frailties suggest Spartak are marginally more likely to prevail. A close, competitive game is expected, with both teams capable of scoring.
Spartak Moscow are marginally more likely to take this fixture, though SKA's attacking threat ensures it will be contested. Back Spartak with caution; this is a narrow-margin contest where the visitors' firepower could yet trouble the home side's defence.
Match info
Tournaments:
KHL(2026)
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Recent Form
SKA St. Petersburg
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Spartak Moscow
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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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