The market's verdict

The betting market closed with HK Arlan Kokschetau at 1.03 — an implied 91% chance. The favourite delivered.

• HC Almaty: closed 10.00 (9%)
• HK Arlan Kokschetau: closed 1.03 (91%)

Half-time: HC Almaty 1 - 4 HK Arlan Kokschetau.

HC Almaty — recent form

• 2026-08-18Hc Nomad Astana 4-0 HC Almaty
• 2026-08-16HC Kazzinc-Torpedo UK 11-0 HC Almaty
• 2026-08-15HC Almaty 2-3 HC Aktobe

HK Arlan Kokschetau — recent form

• 2026-08-17HC Aktobe 4-3 HK Arlan Kokschetau
• 2026-08-16HK Arlan Kokschetau 4-3 Hc Nomad Astana
• 2026-08-14HK Arlan Kokschetau 2-3 HC Kazzinc-Torpedo UK