CSKA vs Avtomobilist Prediction 2 March 2026
📣 On Monday, at the CSKA Arena, the Muscovites will host Avtomobilist from Yekaterinburg. Both teams have already secured their spots in the playoffs and are now striving to climb as high as possible in their respective conferences. Who will come out on top? We'll find out soon enough.
Head-to-Head
This season, the teams have yet to face each other. Last regular season, they clashed twice, exchanging away victories. In Moscow, "Avto" managed to edge out CSKA only in a shootout (4-3). The Ural players scored in each period. Golyshev and Macek were the standout performers in that matchup. The return game took place at the "UGMK Arena" and ended with a similar scoreline of 4-3, this time favoring CSKA in regulation time. The "Army Men" nearly let the win slip away in the final moments, with two penalties leading to two goals against them. Fortunately, Prokhor Poltapov had earlier secured a comfortable lead. Overall, after 29 games, CSKA have 19 wins and 10 losses, putting the Moscow side in a more advantageous position heading into this matchup.
Head-to-head statistics CSKA - Avtomobilist
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
CSKA have secured eight wins in their last 10 games. The team averages 2.4 goals per game while conceding just 1.6, highlighting their solid defense. On Friday, the Moscow side played an unusually high-scoring game, edging out the Shanghai Dragons in overtime with a 6-5 victory. The Dragons came out strong in the first period, netting four goals past Samonov, forcing Igor Nikitin's squad to play catch-up and rethink their strategy. Currently sitting fifth in the Western Conference, CSKA still have a chance to climb higher. However, the situation is complicated by the loss of forwards Kostin and Guryanov, as well as defenseman Provolnev. American Nick Ebert made his debut for CSKA and has already found the back of the net.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Team Overview
Avtomobilist are on a roll, securing seven victories in their last ten outings. Sprong and his teammates are showcasing impressive scoring prowess, averaging 3.5 goals per game. Meanwhile, the defense, led by Tryamkin, is restricting opponents to just about two goals per match. Avto are particularly strong in the second period, often deciding the outcome between the 20th and 40th minutes. Nikolai Zavarukhin's squad wrapped up their home series on a high note, defeating the formidable Avangard (5-1) and Ak Bars (3-2 SO). The Yekaterinburg team currently sit fourth and are looking to distance themselves from their closest challengers. Forwards Boucher and Macek will be absent for Monday's away game, which doesn't bode well for them.
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
🏒 Projected Lineups
CSKA: Gamzin - Hollowell, Nesterov - Drozdov, Karnaukhov, Abramov
Avtomobilist: Alikin - Tryamkin, Blacker - Kizimov, Da Costa, Golyashev
🥅 Goalkeepers
Alexander Samonov continues to share playing time with Dmitry Gamzin. After 35 games, Gamzin boasts a goals-against average of 1.57 and has recorded six shutouts.
Evgeny Alikin and Vladimir Galkin have consistently showcased their high-level performance between the pipes over several seasons. Predicting who will start on Monday is challenging, but we anticipate Alikin in goal, as he recently saved 91% of shots against Ak Bars.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
We anticipate that following the high-scoring clash with the Dragons, the coaching staff led by Igor Nikitin will make adjustments to CSKA's game plan, reverting to a more defensive style of hockey. "Avto" have rarely been involved in high-scoring games recently, prompting us to consider a bet on under 5.5 goals. This wager has been successful in 8 of the last 9 away matches for the Ural team. Given the absence of Mašek and Boucher, and considering both teams' desire to secure their spots in the top five of their respective conferences, this bet is well-founded.No comments
Betting Tips: CSKA Moscow - Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
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