On 12 November 2026, Salavat Yulaev Ufa host Ak Bars Kazan in a KHL regular-season game. The Ufa–Kazan rivalry, often called the Green Derby, is one of the biggest in the league.
Salavat Yulaev Ufa: home ice and an active forecheck
At Ufa Arena the hosts usually play on the front foot: quick transitions, an aggressive forecheck and sustained pressure in the offensive zone. Public reports suggest the club relies on mobile, younger lines, which tends to make home games high-scoring.
Ak Bars Kazan: defensive structure and discipline
Kazan are known for a compact defensive game: few penalties, tight play through the neutral zone and dependable goaltending. On the road they often keep games low-scoring, leaning on power-play efficiency and opponents' mistakes.
Keys to the Green Derby
Special teams and discipline are likely to be decisive: Ufa take more risks and more penalties, and Kazan punish that. Roster freshness after a busy regular-season schedule is the other variable.
| Competition | KHL regular season |
|---|---|
| Date and time (UTC) | 12 Nov 2026, 14:00 |
| Home | Salavat Yulaev Ufa (Bashkortostan) |
| Away | Ak Bars Kazan (Tatarstan) |
| Venue | Ufa Arena |
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