Red Star Kunlun vs Amur Khabarovsk Prediction 7 January 2025

🔊 Will the "Tigers" be an easy prey for Mikhail Kravets' team? One of Tuesday's KHL matchups will feature a clash between Kunlun and Amur. The game is set to take place at the "Mytishchi Arena," making the "Dragons" slight favorites. Let's take a look at the bookmakers' predictions: home win - 2.3, away victory - 2.85. We'll soon find out if the Chinese club's enthusiasm has waned.

📊 H2H

Last September, the teams faced off on the ice of the "Platinum Arena." Back then, the "Tigers" couldn't please the local crowd (2:3). However, it's worth noting that Amur has defeated Kunlun in 6 consecutive away games.

🐲 KUNLUN

The Chinese club has consistently celebrated success over the last 4 matches. In the recent encounter with Vityaz (3:2 after OT), Mikhail Kravets' team secured a crucial victory. This win allowed the "Dragons" to surpass the "Warriors" in the standings. Kunlun now occupies the 9th spot in the "West," with 38 points to their name. The team's top scorer at this stage of the season is Tomas Jurco, who has recorded 8 goals and 16 assists.

🐯 AMUR

The Khabarovsk club continues to struggle. After an encouraging victory over Traktor (3:2 after OT), the "Tigers" couldn't withstand the pressure from Magnitogorsk Metallurg (2:3). Currently, Amur is still at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. They are 16 points away from the playoff zone. Dismal defensive play (about 3.43 goals conceded per game) prevents Viktor Kostyuchenok's team from finding their rhythm and gaining stability. The "Tigers'" top scorer in this regular season is Alex Galchenyuk (16+11).

📌 PROBABLE LINEUPS

Kunlun: Smith - Clendening, Lefebvre - Jurco, Graovac, Halbgewachs

Amur: Shaimardanov - Shchemerov, Li - Barulin, Galchenyuk, Broadhurst

🥅 GOALIES

Jeremy Smith can be called a legend of Kunlun. The Canadian goalie has been defending the "Dragons'" colors for the past 6 seasons. In this regular season, the 35-year-old veteran alternates between outright unsuccessful games and fantastic ones. Let's look at Smith's average statistical data: 91.25% save percentage, GAA - 3.01).

Damir Shaimardanov is gaining regular playing experience in the KHL in recent matches. For instance, in the recent game against "Magnitka" (2:3), the 22-year-old goalie even managed to record an assist. It seems Shaimardanov is fully ready to perform at the highest level for Amur.

📝 MATCH PREDICTION

Viktor Kostyuchenok is unable to guide his team to victory. In the last 5 matches, the "Tigers" have secured only 1 win, which is concerning for Khabarovsk fans. The "Dragons," on the other hand, have picked up good momentum and won their last 4 matches. We suggest considering this betting option - Kunlun's final victory.