Sibir Novosibirsk vs Barys Astana Prediction
🔊 Novosibirsk's Sibir are set to host Astana's Barys in another game day of the KHL regular season. The hosts are firmly entrenched at the bottom of the Eastern standings and are falling further behind the playoff zone with each passing week. Meanwhile, the visitors are not far behind and have recently been experiencing a noticeable slump in form.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have already faced each other three times this season. The overall edge in victories belongs to the current hosts, with a 2-1 lead. However, these successes are hard to call convincing, as Sibir only managed to win both times in shootouts. It's worth highlighting the rather high-scoring nature of these encounters, with a total of 16 goals scored by the teams combined.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
The club from Novosibirsk has already changed their coach twice this season, but it hasn't led to any positive changes. In their last ten matches, the hosts have suffered eight defeats. They've only managed to secure a victory in regulation time once. Sibir are not just at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings; their performance is weak across all areas. They have scored 61 goals while conceding 106, both of which are the worst stats in the conference. There are no signs suggesting an improvement in their situation.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
Barys Astana Team Overview
The visitors had been comfortably holding a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference for quite some time, but in the third week of November, they began to rapidly lose ground. Barys suffered three consecutive defeats with a cumulative score of 8-17. Yes, the level of their opponents during this stretch was quite high, and the class difference seemed significant, but that doesn't excuse such heavy losses. In terms of scoring, the team is ahead of all their current neighbors in the standings (with 81 goals scored). This indicates that there is potential for growth, but it's being squandered by their notably weak defensive play.
Match Results: Barys Astana
🏒 Probable Lineups
Sibir: Krasotkin - Zaitsev, Priskie - Chekhovich, Abramov, Wilson
Barys: Shutov - Massi, Daniyar - Willman, Thompson, Logvin
🥅 Goaltenders
Sibir's goaltender Anton Krasotkin continues to maintain a commendable level of play. The former Admiral player boasts a save percentage of 90.8% and has recorded one shutout. It's not his fault that the team struggles defensively, allowing too many opportunities for opponents.
Barys' goalie Andrei Shutov has experienced several significant setbacks this season. The former Slovan Bratislava player has a save percentage of just 90.2%, with little to no noticeable improvement in his performance at the last line of defense.
Editor's Prediction
The current state of the hosts can only be described as a disaster. The club from Novosibirsk has been in a mental and competitive slump for two months now. Sibir have failed to win in regulation time in 25 of their last 26 matches, including a streak of 13 consecutive home games without a victory. The visitors might not be considered championship contenders, but they are certainly capable of maintaining this trend. Our bet - Barys will not lose.
Betting Tips: Sibir Novosibirsk - Barys Astana
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