Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod are slight underdogs against Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, with recent market odds trending around 2.35 for Torpedo and 1.70 for Lokomotiv in regulation time as of early January 2026. Lokomotiv are marginally favored due to their stronger defensive metrics this season, better goals-against record, and more consistent form in the last month, making this a tight but tilted matchup according to DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The game between Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod and Lokomotiv Yaroslavl is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM local time on January 14, 2026, which corresponds to 1:30 PM Moscow Standard Time (UTC+3). Fans following from Central Europe can expect the puck drop at approximately 12:30 PM CET, while bettors should confirm the start time on their local schedule before placing live wagers.

The match will be played at Trade Union Sport Palace in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Torpedo’s traditional home arena with a capacity of roughly 5,500–6,000 spectators for ice hockey. The compact indoor venue is known for its loud, close-quarters atmosphere and can give Torpedo a tangible home-ice advantage, particularly in tight games against strong defensive teams like Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.

Based on current form and early-January 2026 odds, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl are projected to edge this contest, with regulation win prices around 1.70–1.80 and Torpedo around 2.30–2.50, while the total goals line is hovering at 4.5 with slight shading to the over. A balanced prediction would be Lokomotiv to win a low- to medium-scoring game, leveraging their disciplined defense and efficient power play, though Torpedo’s home ice narrows the gap and makes alternative markets like Lokomotiv draw-no-bet or Lokomotiv + under 6.5 goals attractive options.

In recent KHL meetings over the past two seasons up to January 2026, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl have held a modest edge over Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, winning the majority of matchups by relying on tight checking and strong goaltending. Many of these games have been decided by a single goal and often stayed under 5.5 total goals, underscoring how competitive and defensively oriented this head-to-head series tends to be.