Dinamo Minsk are slightly favored to win against Admiral Vladivostok, with recent market odds in early January pricing Minsk around 1.85–1.95 and Admiral around 3.20–3.40 on the moneyline. Minsk have been stronger at home in the 2025–26 KHL season, while Admiral have struggled on the road and sit lower in the Eastern Conference standings, which tilts projections toward the hosts with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The Dinamo Minsk vs Admiral Vladivostok KHL game is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM local time on 12 January 2026 in Minsk, which corresponds to 1:30 PM UTC. Fans should check local listings for any last-minute broadcast or scheduling changes close to puck drop.

The match will be played at Minsk-Arena in Minsk, Belarus, a modern multi-purpose ice venue with a capacity of around 15,000 for hockey. The arena features high-quality ice conditions, steep stands that create a loud atmosphere, and has been a regular KHL venue since Dinamo Minsk joined the league.

Given Dinamo Minsk’s stronger home form and Admiral Vladivostok’s inconsistent away performances this season, a plausible prediction is a Minsk win in regulation, often priced around 2.20–2.40 on the 1X2 regular-time market. Total goals lines are typically set around 5.5 for these teams, with slight shading toward the over due to Minsk’s more open offensive style, while conservative bettors might prefer Minsk on the draw-no-bet line near 1.45–1.55 on DexWin.

In recent KHL head-to-head meetings over the past few seasons, Dinamo Minsk and Admiral Vladivostok have traded results fairly evenly, with neither team dominating but Minsk holding a narrow edge, especially at Minsk-Arena. Matchups between them tend to be low to medium scoring, often decided by a single goal, underscoring how valuable home-ice advantage has been in this series for Dinamo.