Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs Shanghai Dragons Prediction 3 November 2025
📣 Monday's action kicks off with a clash between Metallurg and the Shanghai Dragons. The "Foxes" return home after a four-game road trip, while the Chinese team continues their away tour. Can Andrey Razin's squad redeem themselves in front of their fans after the recent heavy defeat to Kazan's Ak Bars? We'll try to answer that question in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
In the last regular season, Metallurg and the former Kunlun faced off twice, with the Ural team claiming victory on both occasions (4-2; 7-1). In Mytishchi, Razin's squad capitalized on two power plays, outshot the Chinese team, and played with greater discipline. The goals for the "Dragons" were scored by Tomas Jurco and Danny O'Regan, who are no longer with the team this season. In Magnitogorsk, Kanterov and his teammates left no chance for the visitors. The hosts scored six goals against Kunlun at even strength and unleashed an astounding 50 shots on Patrick Rybar's net.
Head-to-head statistics Metallurg Magnitogorsk - Shanghai Dragons
Metallurg Magnitogorsk Team Overview
Last week, the team from Magnitogorsk played two matches. In their first encounter, they triumphed over the formidable Omsk side, Avangard, with a 4-1 victory. The Ural squad excelled in special teams play, and the returning Robin Press immediately contributed with two points. However, in Kazan, the "Foxes" couldn't handle Ak Bars, losing 0-4. They struggled in face-offs and were less aggressive in physical play. The hosts will be without 20-year-old forward Andrey Kozlov in their clash against the Dragons. He suffered a serious injury during training back in October.
Match Results: Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Shanghai Dragons Team Overview
The "Dragons" have snapped their losing streak by defeating Severstal Cherepovets 6-3. Kevin Labanc scored his first goal of the season and added two assists. Canadian defenseman Ben Harpur has been showing mixed performances; the import often finds himself in the penalty box and doesn't always contribute positively to the plus-minus column. It's worth noting the return of Russian forward Nikita Popugaev and defenseman Adam Clendening to the lineup. Both players managed to register points against Severstal. Gerard Gallant's team has dropped several points in recent matches, but overall they rarely lose in regulation, which keeps them in sixth place in the Western standings.
Match Results: Shanghai Dragons
🏒 Projected Lineups
Metallurg: Smolin - Press, Malykhov - Silantyev, Kanzerov, Tkachev
Shanghai Dragons: Rybar - Bryntsev, Valentsev - Merkley, Quinney, Rendulic
🥅 Goalkeepers
The 22-year-old Alexander Smolin is edging out his colleague Ilya Nabokov this season. He has guarded the net in 12 games with a solid goals-against average of 2.34. However, Smolin occasionally falters against top-tier teams, as highlighted in the recent clash with Ak Bars.
Former Spartak and Dinamo Minsk goalkeeper Patrik Rybar is the first-choice for the Dragons this season. The netminder has seamlessly integrated into the Chinese team's lineup. While Patrik sometimes shares duties with Kareev and Tikhomirov, we expect the Slovak to start against Metallurg. Currently, Patrik boasts a goals-against average of 2.61 in 15 games.
Editor's Prediction
In the upcoming match, consider betting on over 5.5 goals. This bet hit in both head-to-head encounters between the "Foxes" and the "Dragons" last season. Kanzerov and Silantyev are showcasing incredible scoring ability and are eager to bounce back after their setback against Ak Bars. The Shanghai team also has its attacking stars: Russian forward Nikita Popugaev is racking up points, and Kevin Labanc is starting to make a significant impact.No comments
Betting Tips: Metallurg Magnitogorsk - Shanghai Dragons
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