Sibir Novosibirsk vs Avangard Omsk Prediction 4 January 2026
🔊 Novosibirsk's Sibir will host Omsk's Avangard on home ice as part of another game day in the KHL regular season. The hosts have found their stride for the first time this season, right before the break, and are now just a step away from breaking into the top 8 in the East. The visitors, on the other hand, suffered a disappointing setback after a solid streak of victories.
Head-to-Head
These teams have already faced each other this season. In mid-December, Sibir secured a 4-2 victory on home ice. It was a lively affair, with both teams combining for 57 shots on goal, 37 of which came from Avangard. Forward Semyon Koshelev played a pivotal role in his team's success, scoring twice. He remains in the lineup and could make his presence felt once again.
Head-to-head statistics Sibir Novosibirsk - Avangard Omsk
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
The club from Novosibirsk seemed to awaken from a long slumber this December. In their last ten games, they have recorded seven wins and only two regulation losses. This surge in the standings has allowed them to leave past failures behind and closely approach the Eastern Conference's playoff spots. In terms of scoring (93 goals) and defensive efforts (133 conceded), the team has also managed to climb up from the bottom of the table. These are no longer the worst stats in the conference. The team's progress is undeniably evident.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
Avangard Omsk Team Overview
Guy Boucher's squad has navigated the first month of winter in their usual dominant fashion. The team boasts seven wins out of nine games, and if not for a few rare slip-ups, December could have been deemed perfect. Their current third place standing in the conference seems well-deserved. This is a team that has already netted 133 goals (top-2 in the East) while conceding only 99, the best record in this section of the standings. There are absolutely no signs of a downturn on the horizon.
Match Results: Avangard Omsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Sibir: Krasotkin - Priskie, Zaitsev - Beck, Nekolenko, Wilson
Avangard: Serebryakov - Cecconi, Blazhievsky - Yakupov, Ponomarev, Poturalski
🥅 Goalkeepers
Sibir's goaltender Anton Krasotkin continues to deliver solid performances between the pipes. He boasts a save percentage of 91.4% and has recorded one shutout. His steady play has been pivotal in keeping the team in the playoff hunt.
Avangard's goalie Nikita Serebryakov remains one of the top performers in his position across the league. The former SKA player maintains a save percentage of 92.5% and has secured two shutouts. Crucially, he avoids prolonged slumps and poor stretches of play.
Editorial Prediction
The hosts have finally overcome their on-field issues and made significant progress forward. Meanwhile, the visitors have maintained their momentum and continue to look formidable. Notably, Sibir's players have significantly improved their scoring ability recently, which has been evident in their matches. In fact, in the last seven games involving the hosts, there have been at least five goals scored each time. Avangard are one of the most effective attacking teams in the East and are likely not only to maintain this trend but also to enhance it. Our bet is on over 5.5 goals.No comments
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