Bet on Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg vs Traktor Chelyabinsk on Ice Hockey

Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg are likely to be slight favorites based on their stronger recent KHL campaigns compared with Traktor Chelyabinsk, despite Traktor’s strong 2024–25 regular season showing. Early market indications for similar fixtures in January 2026 have priced Avtomobilist around 1.85–1.95 and Traktor near 2.05–2.20 on the moneyline, with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports offering competitive lines on this matchup.

The match between Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg and Traktor Chelyabinsk is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM local time on January 14, 2026, which corresponds to 9:00 AM UTC. Fans should confirm the start time on game day in case of any league-driven scheduling adjustments.

The game will be hosted in Yekaterinburg at Avtomobilist’s home arena, traditionally known as KRK Uralets, an indoor multi-purpose rink with a capacity of around 5,500–5,700 spectators for ice hockey. The arena is centrally located in the city, giving the home side a notable boost from a typically loud local crowd.

A reasonable prediction is a tight Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg win in regulation, with projected odds near 1.90 for Avtomobilist, 2.15 for Traktor, and 3.80–4.10 for the draw over 60 minutes. Given both teams’ defensively organized style in recent KHL seasons, the total goals line is likely to be set around 4.5 or 5.0, with slight value on the under if Avtomobilist dictates the tempo.

In recent KHL seasons up to early 2026, head-to-head meetings between Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg and Traktor Chelyabinsk have been relatively balanced, with Avtomobilist holding a narrow edge in total wins. Most of their clashes have been low to medium scoring, often decided by a single goal and frequently featuring tight third periods.