Kunlun Red Star claimed a 2:1 victory over Dinamo Minsk in the KHL on 26 September 2026, ending a run of mixed results with a hard-fought win at home. And here's the thing — we had tipped the visitors to come away with all three points, but this one turned on its head in the final stages. The hosts took control when it mattered most, capitalising on a slip-up that proved costly.
Kunlun pushed forward with purpose, their recent form suggesting they were due a proper response after that heavy 7-2 defeat to St Petersburg. To be fair, they looked sharper in the middle third, stringing passes together where they had previously broken down. Minsk pressed high but couldn't quite close the gaps, leaving space in areas that Kunlun exploited with precision.
The turning point came late in the match, when Minsk's defensive line found itself caught between decisions. By then, Kunlun had already shown they could impose themselves, and that moment of hesitation was enough to seal the result. The visitors had chances of their own but lacked the cutting edge that would have levelled the scores and kept their prediction alive.
Looking at the standings, Kunlun sit ninth after five games with three wins and two defeats, while Minsk occupy seventh place following seven matches — two wins against five losses. And here's the thing about these tables: they don't always tell the whole story. Both sides have been inconsistent, and this result shifts momentum without meaning everything has changed.
Our earlier assessment pointed toward Minsk winning, but the match refused to follow that script. Kunlun's home advantage and their desire to bounce back from that poor showing against St Petersburg made the difference. Sometimes the data gets it wrong, and this was one of those evenings.
