Traktor Chelyabinsk vs Avtomobilist Prediction 6 January 2026
🔊 Chelyabinsk's Traktor will host Yekaterinburg's Avtomobilist as part of the KHL regular season. The hosts have finally appointed a new head coach and are gradually reaching their optimal form, which has been reflected in the team's results. Meanwhile, the visitors had an impressive run at the end of 2025, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference playoff eight.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have faced each other four times this season, with the current visitors holding the upper hand in victories, leading 3-1. It's worth noting the fluctuating scoring in these head-to-head clashes. Only on two occasions have the teams combined for more than five goals in a single game during this stretch.
Head-to-head statistics Traktor Chelyabinsk - Avtomobilist
Traktor Chelyabinsk Team Overview
Evgeny Koreshkov's squad have been showing relatively decent form since the third decade of December. In their last five games, the hosts have secured three wins and suffered just one regulation-time loss. This has helped stabilize their standings and maintain a slight cushion of a few points over their closest rivals. However, from a statistical perspective, which is quite telling in this case, it's premature to speak of a full renaissance for the club. With 137 goals scored and 138 conceded, the numbers tell a different story.
Match Results: Traktor Chelyabinsk
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Team Overview
In the latter half of December, the club from Yekaterinburg was one of the hottest in the KHL. Before the break, they were on a five-game winning streak. However, the pause didn't do the visitors any favors, as they lost their first game of 2026 in Kazan without scoring (0-5). Nonetheless, Nikolai Zavarukhin's squad has built a solid cushion, and minor setbacks haven't yet impacted their standings. Statistically, the team doesn't face major issues either. They've scored 125 goals while conceding just 105.
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
🏒 Projected Lineups
Traktor: Mylnikov - Dronov, Telegin - Livo, Glotov, Kravtsov
Avtomobilist: Galkin - Blaker, Busygin - Boucher, Da Costa, Sharov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Traktor's goaltender Sergey Mylnikov is struggling to maintain a high level of performance between the pipes. On average, the local talent saves 90.5% of shots and has recorded one shutout. This is clearly not enough for his team to look forward with optimism.
Avtomobilist's goalie Vladimir Galkin continues to deliver solid performances, though he hasn't entirely avoided poor outings. On average, the young homegrown talent saves 92.7% of shots and has also recorded one shutout.
Editorial Prediction
We're set for a crucial clash between direct competitors in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Both teams come into this face-off in commendable form, with the hosts showing recent improvement while the visitors are eager to bounce back from a recent setback. In this scenario, the scoring factor is worth noting: in 11 of Traktor's last 12 home games, at least six goals have been scored. We believe this trend could very well continue. Our bet is on over 5.5 goals.No comments
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