Traktor Chelyabinsk vs Amur Khabarovsk Prediction 9 January 2026
🔊 Can the "Tigers" break their losing streak of three consecutive defeats? One of the highlights of Friday's KHL schedule is the clash between Traktor and Amur on the ice in Chelyabinsk. Both clubs are contenders for a playoff spot, which only heightens the intrigue of this matchup. Both the "Polar Bears" and the "Tigers" face several organizational challenges, making it difficult to predict how the game will unfold. Nonetheless, bookmakers anticipate a confident victory for the hosts, giving Traktor threefold odds in their favor.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the current regular season, the teams have faced off twice. Interestingly, the Khabarovsk club managed to secure points on both occasions - a frustrating 2-1 overtime loss at "Platinum Arena" and an emotional 6-4 away victory. Can Amur add to their points tally once again? We'll find out soon enough.
Head-to-head statistics Traktor Chelyabinsk - Amur Khabarovsk
Traktor Chelyabinsk Team Overview
⚪ This season, Traktor are not the frontrunners for the Gagarin Cup victory. During the current regular season, there was a coaching change as Evgeny Koreshkov replaced Benoit Groulx. The Canadian coach had an impressive last season, leading the team to a historic Gagarin Cup final appearance. Currently, the Chelyabinsk club sits in 5th place in the standings, with 44 points from 43 games. Traktor's defensive performance is disappointing, conceding an average of 3.23 goals per game (only Sibir have a worse record in the East with 3.26). Last Tuesday, Traktor secured a crucial victory for their players' morale, defeating Avtomobilist 3-1. The team's main offensive threat is Josh Leivo, who has tallied 20 goals and 25 assists in 40 regular-season games.
Match Results: Traktor Chelyabinsk
Amur Khabarovsk Team Overview
🟠 The team from Khabarovsk is truly unique. They boast a fantastic fan base, yet limited financial resources impact their long-term strategy. The "Tigers" have only made it to the playoffs three times in their history-during the 2011/12, 2017/18, and 2023/24 seasons. However, they have never advanced past the first round. This season, they have a chance to change that, as they currently sit within the top eight. Notably, Amur has the weakest offense in the East, averaging just 2.21 goals per game. Recently, they fell to the Shanghai Dragons on the road (0-2). Head coach Alexander Andrievsky expressed his disappointment: “Amur played toothlessly, with too many mistakes. Four penalties in the first period-a bit of a mess.”
Match Results: Amur Khabarovsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Traktor: Mylnikov - Day, Dronov - Kravtsov, Grigorenko, Leivo
Amur: Shaimardanov - Yevseyev, Mishchenko - Urakov, Grachev, Filatyev
🥅 Goaltenders
Sergey Mylnikov may not be the undisputed number one for Chelyabinsk's Traktor, but he consistently gets game time. The 26-year-old goalie has appeared in 17 games this season, posting a save percentage of 90.83% with a goals-against average of 2.89.
Despite his lack of experience, Damir Shaimardanov has been performing admirably for Amur in the current KHL campaign. The 23-year-old Russian is only in his second season in the continent's top league. In 7 appearances, he's managed a save percentage of 93.96% with a goals-against average of 2.4.
Editorial Prediction
Traktor are facing significant challenges in securing their own net, while the Tigers show considerable vulnerability, particularly in away games. It's worth noting that their last two head-to-heads in Chelyabinsk have seen at least seven goals scored. We suggest considering this betting option - total over 5.5 goals.
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