AK Bars Kazan vs Amur Khabarovsk Prediction 5 October 2025
🔊 Kazan's Ak Bars will host Khabarovsk's Amur for the second time in three days. The hosts have been performing well below expectations. One of the wealthiest and most decorated clubs in the KHL finds themselves outside the top five in the East, which is quite uncharacteristic for them. The visitors, on the other hand, are positioned exactly where everyone expected them to be-in the non-playoff spots.
Head-to-Head
The rivals faced off just two days ago right here in Kazan, and there was no contest - Ak Bars dominated with a 5-1 victory. Notably, the team from Khabarovsk took an early lead, scoring in the second minute thanks to Kirill Slepets. However, that was all the "Tigers" could muster, as the rest of the goals found their way into their net. Dmitrij Jaskin stood out with a brace.
Head-to-head statistics AK Bars Kazan - Amur Khabarovsk
AK Bars Kazan Team Overview
Anvar Gatiyatulin's squad have been gradually climbing up the ranks lately. While four wins in six games might not constitute a full-fledged tournament surge, it's a clear step forward considering their previous numerous setbacks. The main issue that needs addressing is their extremely poor play in their own zone, having conceded 35 goals, the worst record in the Eastern Conference. This is partly due to their lackluster performance at the back end. Both of the club's goalkeepers are struggling to meet the required standard. It's possible that the hosts may soon acquire a new goalie. However, against their current opponent, these issues might not be as concerning.
Match Results: AK Bars Kazan
Amur Khabarovsk Team Overview
The club from Khabarovsk has become accustomed to languishing at the bottom of the standings. Examples from other teams with modest budgets, like Neftekhimik, demonstrate that success can be achieved even with limited resources and a modest roster. However, the situation here is different-five defeats in their last six matches, with their only victory coming against CSKA, thanks to goalkeeper Maxim Dorozhko's standout performance that night (2-0). The main issue for the Khabarovsk side is their extremely poor play in the offensive zone. They have only managed to score 19 goals, the worst tally in the Eastern Conference. This ailment has plagued them for quite some time.
Match Results: Amur Khabarovsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Ak Bars: Berdin - Lyamkin, Miller - Barabanov, Semyonov, Alistrov
Amur: Dorozhko - Mishchenko, Yevseyev - Broadhurst, Galchenyuk, Talaluev
🥅 Goalkeepers
Ak Bars' goaltender Mikhail Berdin joined the Kazan squad only this summer, but he has yet to impress with a save percentage of just 88% over seven games. The goaltending position has become an apparent issue that demands a swift resolution.
Amur's goalie Maxim Dorozhko continues to astonish. In reality, if not for the stellar performance of the former Vityaz netminder, the team would have sunk even lower in the standings. He boasts an average save percentage of 93%, which is quite an anomaly for a team at the bottom of the table.
Editor's Prediction
No doubt about the hosts securing a victory here. Yes, Kazan have their share of issues needing urgent attention, but their current opponent is notably weak and not equipped to offer any substantial resistance. A repeat of the thrashing from two days ago seems entirely plausible here. There are no indications of a shift in circumstances or even the slightest chance for Amur to emerge, quite frankly, at all. We recommend betting on Ak Bars to win in regulation time.No comments
Betting Tips: AK Bars Kazan - Amur Khabarovsk
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