Shanghai Dragons vs Traktor Chelyabinsk Prediction 4 October 2025

Last week, the "Blue-Orange" team played an impressive four matches, securing points in each contest. They kicked things off with a clean-sheet victory over the formidable "Torpedo" squad, who had been unbeaten until their encounter with the "Dragons." Next, the Chinese team traveled to Moscow, where they managed to snatch a point against "Dynamo." The week wrapped up with Gallan's squad securing confident wins over Tolyatti's Lada and Moscow's Spartak. In the final clash against the "Red-Whites," they netted a goal in each period. Despite being outshot, losing more face-offs, and playing less disciplined hockey, the "Blue-Orange" still emerged victorious. Early in the week, it was announced that the "Dragons" bolstered their lineup with Canadian Austin Wagner, who has over 150 NHL games under his belt. The winger is expected to contribute both defensively and offensively.

The "Bears" have had a challenging start to the week, managing just one point from two games. In a high-scoring clash against Spartak, Benoit Groulx's squad fell 3-6. One of the goals came from forward Mikhail Grigorenko, who recently returned to action. On Thursday, Grigorenko found the net again, helping the Urals team push their game against Moscow's Dynamo to a shootout. Unfortunately, Sergei Mylnikov couldn't stop attempts from Gusev and Will in the shootout. The goaltending situation is currently a pressing issue for the "Traktorists." Former Florida and Ottawa player Chris Driedger hasn't been providing the necessary saves, and Mylnikov might struggle with the pressure moving forward. The "Bears" are left to rely on their forwards, led by Joshua Leivo. Chelyabinsk's youth is also gradually being integrated into the main squad, with recent appearances from Rykov and Aglamzyanov.