Barys Astana vs Sibir Novosibirsk Prediction
🔊 Astana's Barys will host Novosibirsk's Sibir on their home ice. Both clubs are still in the hunt for a spot in the Eastern Conference's playoff top eight. The hosts have suffered a string of losses, only managing to halt their slump at the last moment. The visitors, meanwhile, have ended their losing streak and started picking up points, but they still have a long way to go to reach their coveted goal.
Head-to-Head
The opponents have already faced each other this season, and it wasn't too long ago. In early December, Sibir delivered a resounding 4-1 victory in Novosibirsk. Despite the final score, the matchup was quite competitive, with the current hosts actually outshooting their rivals 26 to 21. Forward Scott Wilson played a crucial role in his team's success, providing two key assists. He remains an integral part of the lineup.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Barys Astana Team Overview
The club from Kazakhstan's capital had a rough third decade of November, suffering four consecutive regulation losses. This slump pushed them out of the Eastern Conference's top eight playoff spots. They managed to turn things around only after returning to their home arena. However, it's too soon to talk about a full-scale revival for the team. Especially since this is their last game before the week-long break for the Channel One Cup. The main issue for the hosts remains their rather weak play in their own zone. They've already conceded 106 goals, making it one of the worst records in the conference.
Match Results: Barys Astana
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
Jaroslav Lyuzenkov's squad have shown some improvement recently. They've managed to secure three wins in their last six matches. While this can't be called a full-fledged tournament breakthrough, especially since the club remains at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, the progress compared to previous periods is significant. The team is just six points shy of breaking into the top-8 of the conference, but the break in the regular season might disrupt their momentum. Meanwhile, Novosibirsk continues to struggle with scoring, having netted only 71 goals so far.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Barys: Scheel - Walsh, McCoshen - Vecchione, Morelli, Willman
Sibir: Krasotkin - Orlov, Priskie - Wilson, Abramov, Kosolapov
🥅 Goalies
Barys' goaltender Adam Scheel temporarily lost his starting spot but has since reclaimed it. The American averages a 91.5% save percentage and has recorded two shutouts. However, his inconsistency remains a limiting factor.
Sibir's goalie Anton Krasotkin is gradually slowing down. For a long time, the netminder managed to post impressive stats despite modest defensive support from his teammates. The former Admiral player averages a 90.4% save percentage, but this falls short of what's needed for team success.
Editor's Prediction
Recent matches involving the hosts have been marked by a high level of scoring, largely due to numerous defensive lapses. Barys have seen at least five goals scored in each of their last five games. Meanwhile, Sibir also tend to favor open-style play on the road, a trend evident in 13 of their last 15 away fixtures. We believe both trends are likely to continue in Astana. Our pick is over 4.5 goals total.
Betting Tips: Barys Astana - Sibir Novosibirsk
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