Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Admiral Prediction 10 January 2026
🔊 Can the "Sailors" dampen the spirits of the Nizhnekamsk crowd this coming Saturday? The opening fixture of the KHL's Saturday lineup features a clash between Neftekhimik and Admiral at the Neftekhimik Arena. While the hosts are comfortably within the top eight in the East and have a solid shot at making the playoffs, the visitors are rightfully seen as the main underperformers of their conference. This is reflected in the bookmakers' odds, which heavily favor the "Wolf Pack" with a twofold advantage.
Head-to-Head
📊 Neftekhimik have consistently come out on top in their last 4 head-to-head matchups. Meanwhile, over their previous 10 games, the "Sailors" have only managed to secure a single victory. The teams last clashed this past Thursday, with the "Wolf Pack" emerging victorious. Nikita Artamonov's shootout goal proved decisive in the post-game series (3-2 SO).
Head-to-head statistics Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Admiral
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Team Overview
⚪ This season, the "Wolf Pack" appear to be a more settled and stable unit. Currently, the Nizhnekamsk club holds the 5th spot in the standings, having amassed 45 points from 44 games. It's worth noting that Neftekhimik have won their last two home matches - defeating Torpedo (5-0) and Admiral (3-2 in a shootout). A significant organizational challenge for the "Wolf Pack" is their defensive inefficiency, conceding about 2.98 goals per game, which ranks 8th in the East. The team's top scorer this regular season is Andrey Belozerov, with a tally of 21 goals and 15 assists in 43 championship games.
Match Results: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Admiral Vladivostok Team Overview
🟡 The Far Eastern club remains mired in a deep crisis, managing just one victory in their last seven matches-a 3-2 win over Amur. Currently, the "Sailors" find themselves at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. However, they are only five points away from the playoff zone, keeping their hopes alive for a positive outcome in the regular season. Recently, Oleg Bratash was appointed as the new head coach of Admiral. Following a recent shootout loss to Neftekhimik (2-3), he commented on his team's performance: “I liked the game much more compared to the previous one. We haven't managed to work on everything yet, but judging by this match, we are on the right track.”
Match Results: Admiral Vladivostok
🏒 Projected Lineups
Neftekhimik: Ozolin - Pastukhov, Serikov - Shafigullin, Dergachyov, Barulin
Admiral: Shugaev - Shulak, Ruchkin - Tertyshny, Geraskin, Soshnikov
🥅 Goalies
Yaroslav Ozolin put in a solid performance in the recent game against Admiral, managing to save 93.80% of shots. It's important to note that the 25-year-old netminder is still adapting to the pace of the KHL, with current average stats reflecting a 89.20% save percentage and a goals against average of 3.41.
Dmitry Shugaev has already featured in 12 games this regular season. His personal stats during this stretch include an 89.82% save percentage and a goals against average of 2.96. However, the 27-year-old Russian has yet to record a shutout.
Editorial Prediction
The "Sailors" put on a solid performance against Neftekhimik recently, showing that with Oleg Bratash at the helm, the club is on an upward trajectory. Back-to-back games in hockey rarely see one team winning both; typically, after a loss, the opposing team adapts to their strengths and brings something new to the table. We anticipate a similar scenario unfolding this coming Saturday. Our editorial pick is for Admiral to win with a +1.5 handicap.
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