Sibir Novosibirsk vs Admiral Prediction 6 January 2026
🔊 Novosibirsk's Sibir are set to host Vladivostok's Admiral in the latest game day of the KHL regular season. The hosts have shown significant improvement recently and are edging closer to a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the visitors, following a string of setbacks, have appointed a new head coach with a solid track record, though this doesn't guarantee success.
Head-to-Head
The opponents have faced each other five times this season, with the current hosts holding a slight edge in victories at 3-2. It's worth noting that these encounters have been fiercely contested (twice going beyond regulation time) and have gradually become more high-scoring, with a total of 15 goals scored in the last three matchups.
Head-to-head statistics Sibir Novosibirsk - Admiral
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
The club from Novosibirsk has undergone a radical transformation since the second half of December. The hosts have secured five wins in their last eight matches. This turnaround has allowed the team to climb off the bottom of the Eastern standings and re-enter the race. Although they couldn't start 2026 with a victory, the overall momentum is positive, and the real battle lies ahead. However, Sibir's key issue remains their extremely weak play in their own zone. They've conceded 138 goals, which ranks among the worst in the conference. Nevertheless, the progress in results surely gives local fans hope.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
Admiral Vladivostok Team Overview
Oleg Bratash's squad only managed to break their streak of failures in 2026, but a single local success can't be considered a full recovery from their crisis. Overall, the visitors have suffered eight defeats in their last ten matches, earning them a deserved last place in the East. A critical factor preventing the team from even minimal progress is their extremely low scoring ability. The team has scored only 88 goals, the lowest in the conference. There's no sign of improvement in this area.
Match Results: Admiral Vladivostok
🏒 Projected Lineups
Sibir: Krasotkin - Zaitsev, Priskie - Wilson, Nekolenko, Beck
Admiral: Tsyba - Leontyev, Sulak - Soshnikov, Shestakov, Petukhov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Sibir's goalie Anton Krasotkin continues to maintain a solid level of performance. On average, the netminder saves 91.2% of shots and has recorded one shutout. It's impressive to see such stats from a team still battling for a playoff spot.
Admiral's goaltender Arseny Tsyba made his KHL debut this season. The graduate of the Naberezhnye Chelny hockey school has played just four games at this level and hasn't been particularly impressive. On average, he saves only 88.7% of shots.
Editor's Prediction
The hosts remain hopeful in their quest for the Gagarin Cup and are making every effort to secure a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the visitors have taken drastic steps by appointing a new head coach. In this scenario, it's worth considering the scoring factor. Notably, in 8 of Admiral's last 9 games, no more than five goals have been scored. Both teams have been underwhelming offensively, and we believe this trend is likely to continue. Our bet is on total under 5.5 goals.No comments
Betting Tips: Sibir Novosibirsk - Admiral Vladivostok
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