Khimik vs Zauralye Prediction 1 April 2025
📢 Will the teams maintain their high-scoring performances? Saturday's game once again thrilled hockey fans with a flurry of goals. On April 1st, the fifth game of the Petrov Cup Round of 16 will take place, with the series currently tied at 2-2.
Head-to-Head
In the first playoff encounter, the team from Kurgan emerged victorious with a 4-3 win. However, Voskresensk responded with back-to-back victories (3-2; 7-3). On March 29, at the "Ice Sports Palace named after N.V. Paryshev," Artem Sedunov's squad reclaimed victory with a 6-3 triumph. During the regular season, the teams faced off twice, with the "Beavers" securing both wins (4-3; 5-2). Matches between the Moscow Region and Siberian teams are almost always high-scoring affairs. In their last ten meetings, only once did they fail to combine for at least five goals.
Head-to-head statistics Khimik - Zauralye
Khimik Voskresensk Team Overview
The team led by Yegor Bashkatov finished the VHL regular season in fifth place. It's worth noting that the "yellow-blues" clinched the Petrov Cup in 2023. Last season, the team from the Moscow region was knocked out in the playoff quarterfinals and is undoubtedly eager to redeem themselves in front of their fans. It's also important to mention that the Voskresensk club serves as a farm team for Moscow Spartak.
The fourth game of the series initially unfolded well for the "yellow-blues," as they led 2-1 early in the second period. However, three goals by the "beavers" in the latter part of the second period effectively decided the outcome. Danil Pivchulin has been a key player for Voskresensk, consistently scoring points in every match and finding the net in each game of the series. Pivchulin is also the most goal-oriented player with seven shots on target and leads in ice time, averaging 24 minutes and 10 seconds per game.
Match Results: Khimik Voskresensk
Zauralye Kurgan Team Overview
Artem Sedunov's squad wrapped up the regular season in a disappointing 12th place on the table. As a result, the "Beavers" face one of the league's most formidable and decorated teams in the first round.
Heading into the fourth game, the team from Kurgan were trailing 1-2 in the series but managed to level things in Saturday's clash. A pivotal aspect of the game was their performance in special teams. Both of the "Beavers'" power play units found success during the match, and forward Pavel Tyutnev sealed a shorthanded double late in the contest. With four goals, Tyutnev stands as the team's leading scorer, having only missed out on scoring in the series' second game.
The fourth game against Khimik saw the return of seasoned defenseman Maksim Verevkin, known for his stints with Molot and Yugra. Also back on the ice was forward Pavel Pishchalnikov, who tallied 8+9 during the regular season. Defenseman Gleb Kozhemyakin has been a standout, having previously played two seasons for the "Yellow-Blues" and already netting twice against his former team in this playoff run.
Match Results: Zauralye Kurgan
🏒 Projected Lineups
Khimik: Kanaev - Kostenko, Egorov - Korbit, Usmanov, Pivchulin
Zauralie: Sinyagin - Kozhemyakin, Pozhidaev - Shiryaev, Komaristy, Boltanov
🥅 Goaltenders
Khimik's likely starting goaltender for the upcoming matches is 21-year-old Pavel Kanaev. He posted an average goals-against average of 2.55 in the regular season, securing victories in 14 out of 26 games. However, in the playoffs, Pavel has been conceding more frequently, with a goals-against average of 4.12.
The coaching staff of Zauralie are expected to stick with the seasoned Denis Sinyagin. During the regular season, the goaltender played 43 games and maintained a solid goals-against average of 2.16. However, the playoffs have been challenging for the 31-year-old, allowing 14 goals with a goals-against average of 3.84.
Editorial Prediction
The most reasonable prediction for the upcoming match is to bet on a total over 4.5 goals. This total was easily surpassed in nine out of their last ten head-to-head meetings. It's worth noting that both teams feature players with KHL experience, who possess strong scoring abilities. Considering the average goaltending stats of both teams, we should expect a high-scoring affair in the upcoming game without any issues.No comments
Betting Tips: Khimik Voskresensk - Zauralye Kurgan
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