Severstal Cherepovec vs Shanghai Dragons Prediction 1 November 2025
📣 On the first day of November, Severstal will host the Shanghai Dragons on their home ice. Can Gerard Gallant's squad bounce back after their recent defeat in Cherepovets? Let's delve into the matchup and decide on the main bet for Saturday's clash.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the teams clashed six times, with the Vologda region side clearly dominating, securing four wins in regulation time and one in a shootout. The only successful outing for the "Dragons" occurred on the ice in Cherepovets last October, ending in a 3-0 victory. Back then, Nail Yakupov, Tomas Jurco, and American goalie Kyle Keyser were still part of Kunlun. Keyser made an impressive 41 saves against Aimurzina and company, earning him the title of the match's standout performer on that autumn day. This past Sunday, the teams faced off again in the new season, with Severstal claiming a 4-1 home victory. The "Steelmen" capitalized on two power plays and outshot their opponents.
Head-to-head statistics Severstal Cherepovec - Shanghai Dragons
Severstal Cherepovec Team Overview
Cherepovets' winning streak of eight games came to an end with a 0-3 defeat against Moscow's Dynamo. Former Severstal goalie Vladislav Podjapolsky, now playing on the opposite side, stopped all 22 shots from Abrosimov and company. The "Steelworkers" stuck to their usual style, avoiding physical confrontations and playing with discipline. In special teams play, they neither scored nor conceded. Andrey Kozyrev’s team still holds the top spot in the West but has played one more game than Lokomotiv, who are close behind. It's promising to see forward Kirill Pilipenko back in the lineup for the hosts. After missing seven games, he is ready to regain his scoring form alongside Aimurzin and Ilyin.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec
Shanghai Dragons Team Overview
The "Dragons" managed to play only one game this week, suffering a heavy defeat against the same Dynamo Moscow. Moscow's goalkeeper, Podjapolsky, was in top form, stopping 27 shots from the Shanghai players. The match was a spectacle: players from both teams engaged in aggressive physical battles and skirmishes. Gerard Gallant's squad successfully neutralized 100% of Dynamo's power plays, yet failed to capitalize on their own chances with a man advantage, conceding a goal in each period. The situation worsens for the visitors with the loss of Russian forward Nikita Popugaev. The participation of Spooner and Clendening is also in doubt. On Thursday, the team's press office announced via social media the signing of former Lada players Safin and Josephs. We'll see how these guys perform, but it's unlikely they'll feature above the third line.
Match Results: Shanghai Dragons
🏒 Projected Lineups
Severstal: Samoylov - Gregoire, Caldis - Dumbadze, Podshivalev, Veryaev
Shanghai Dragons: Rybar - Bryntsev, Valentsov - Merkley, Quinney, Rendulic
🥅 Goalkeepers
28-year-old Alexander Samoylov began showcasing impressive performances last season, boasting a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.57 over 45 games. In the current regular season, Samoylov has played 18 games with a GAA of 2.12. In last week's matchup against the Dragons, Alexander stopped 94.4% of shots.
Former Spartak and Dinamo Minsk goaltender Patrik Rybar is the starting goalie for the Dragons this season. He has seamlessly integrated into the Chinese team's lineup. While Patrik occasionally shares duties with Kareev and Tikhomirov, we expect the Slovak to start against Severstal. Currently, Rybar holds a GAA of 2.58 across 14 games.
Editor's Prediction
In Saturday's matchup, consider betting on a total under 5.5 goals. This bet has come through in six of the last seven head-to-head encounters between the "Steelmen" and the "Dragons" on Cherepovets ice. The Shanghai side had more time for preparation and recovery, and we're confident that head coach Gallant has drawn the necessary conclusions after two heavy defeats, focusing more on defense. The fact that Cherepovets' potent attack can be contained was clearly demonstrated by Dynamo Moscow. As for the visitors' offense, Kevin Labanc is yet to fully integrate into the team, and the potential absence of attacking defenseman Clendening and center Spooner supports our thoughts on a "low-scoring" total.No comments
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