Traktor Chelyabinsk vs Sibir Novosibirsk Prediction
🔊 Traktor Chelyabinsk are set to host Sibir Novosibirsk on their home ice. The hosts approach this clash with mixed results. Once recognized as one of the Eastern leaders, they have started alternating between victories and setbacks. Meanwhile, the visitors have sunk to the bottom of the conference standings and have recently been performing quite poorly.
Head-to-Head
The opponents have already faced each other in the current regular season, and it was quite recent. Just a week ago, Sibir suffered a shootout defeat on their home ice in Novosibirsk, losing 4-3. The game was intensely competitive, which is why it extended beyond regulation time. Traktor's defenseman Sergey Telegin played a pivotal role in his team's victory by providing two crucial assists.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Traktor Chelyabinsk Team Overview
Benoit Groulx’s squad has been alternating between victories and setbacks since the start of October. Although the frequency varies, the pattern remains unchanged-long winning streaks are a thing of the past for this team. The main issue for last season's Stanley Cup finalists remains their shaky defense. They have already conceded 71 goals, the worst record in the East by a considerable margin. It's surprising to see such a performance from a team that dominated the conference just months ago, especially since their defensive lineup hasn't seen significant changes. Nevertheless, a gradual stabilization from Chelyabinsk can be expected.
Match Results: Traktor Chelyabinsk
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
The club from Novosibirsk has completely faltered in the second month of the regular season. They are currently on a six-game losing streak. Vyacheslav Butsaev's squad lost their last two games by a combined score of 3-10. Unlike their upcoming opponent, the visitors' main issue is of a completely different nature-they simply aren't scoring enough. They've only managed 41 goals, the worst tally in the East. With such an ineffective offense, it's difficult to hope for an improvement in their standings. The team attempts to "shut down" opponents defensively, but they're struggling to do so effectively.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Traktor: Driedger - Day, Yusupov - Der-Arguchintsev, Grigorenko, Leivo
Sibir: Domingue - Priskie, Kalinichenko - Kara, Nikolenko, Chekhovich
🥅 Goalkeepers
Traktor's goaltender Chris Driedger is struggling to adapt to the KHL. The former Seattle player is saving an average of just 90.6% of shots. While the Canadian can occasionally deliver impressive performances, he remains inconsistent.
Sibir's netminder Louis Domingue is having a tough time in the KHL. The former Rangers player is averaging only an 89.2% save percentage, which is far from satisfactory. It's possible that the Canadian might soon lose his spot in the lineup altogether.
Editorial Prediction
The hosts are likely to play from a position of strength, but given their defensive issues, various outcomes are possible. It's worth noting the scoring factor here. In eight of the last nine head-to-head encounters in Chelyabinsk, both teams combined for no more than five goals. The current form of the opponents suggests this trend might continue. Our bet is on total under 5.5 goals.
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