Karaganda vs Kokshetau: match prediction on 23 September 2026

The rematch that never happened

Karaganda and Kokshetau did not meet on the ice on 23 September 2026, despite the fixture being scheduled for that date. The Championship match was called off. The league cited a medical shortage at the Sarjarka arena and gave no further details. The teams did not contest a second encounter following their 5:0 victory for Kokshetau the previous day.

The absence of medical support led to a default decision by the league authorities. Karaganda, playing at home, was handed a 0:5 forfeit. This administrative result counts as a defeat in the standings, placing Karaganda in fifth position with six wins and three losses after nine scheduled rounds. Kokshetau kept their second-place record.

The cancellation means Karaganda failed to challenge the momentum of Kokshetau, who had been unbeaten in their last five away matches, scoring 19 goals in the process. Karaganda struggled at home: two wins, three losses in their last five. The technical loss adds to a difficult period for the hosts, who had already lost 0:5 to Kokshetau on 22 September and 2:3 to Torpedo earlier in September.