Bet on Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod vs CSKA Moscow on Ice Hockey

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod are slight underdogs; CSKA Moscow are favored with typical moneyline odds around 1.70–1.80 while Torpedo sit near 2.00–2.20 depending on the book, largely because CSKA lead the KHL standings, possess a deeper scoring roster and have outscored opponents by a wider margin over the last month, making CSKA the likely winner with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match kicks off on 25 December 2025 at 4:00:00 PM Moscow Time (MSK, UTC+3).

The game will be played at Trade Union Sport Palace in Nizhny Novgorod, capacity ~5,500, known for its compact ice surface and loud home crowd which gives Torpedo a pronounced home-ice advantage; the arena has modern boards and NHL-sized dressing rooms after recent renovations.

Prediction: CSKA Moscow to win with a projected moneyline near 1.75 and an expected total goals line around 5.5; CSKA’s power play (ranked top-5 in the KHL over the last month) and superior goal differential favor them, while Torpedo’s recent form shows defensive lapses that make the over 5.5 an appealing alternative for value bettors.

In the last 10 KHL meetings between Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod and CSKA Moscow, CSKA have the edge with 7 wins to Torpedo’s 3, average goals per game across those fixtures is about 5.1 with CSKA averaging roughly 3.0 goals and Torpedo 2.1; recent two meetings this season saw CSKA win both, scoring a combined 7 goals to Torpedo’s 3.