AK Bars Kazan vs Spartak Moscow Prediction 10 March 2025
🔊 Will Alexei Zhamnov's team break their losing streak? The next challenge for the "gladiators" will be an away game at the "Tatneft Arena". The head-to-head between Ak Bars and Spartak is considered one of the most intriguing matchups on Monday's KHL schedule. Bookmakers are cautious in forming preliminary predictions: a victory for the "red-whites" is at odds of 2.2, while a win for the "bars" is at 2.9.
Head-to-Head
The teams have faced each other only once in the current regular season. This happened in the October match at the "Megasport Arena". Back then, the "gladiators" achieved a convincing victory (3:0). Interestingly, in 11 out of the 12 previous head-to-head matches in the capital of Tatarstan, the "bars" always managed to earn points.
Head-to-head statistics AK Bars Kazan - Spartak Moscow
AK Bars Kazan Team Overview
The "bars" team's performance lately hasn't raised many concerns. Anvar Gatiyatulin admitted that his team is only lacking in one area - scoring goals. However, let's note the high efficiency of the Kazan team in defensive phases - 2.4 goals conceded per game. The Ak Bars penalty kill unit is the best in the league, with an 84.7% success rate in neutralizing attempts. We should personally highlight Alexander Barabanov, who has recorded 6 points in the goal+assist system over the last 3 games (3+3).
Match Results: AK Bars Kazan
Spartak Moscow Team Overview
The "Gladiators" have lost 5 out of their last 6 matches. Alexei Zhamnov and company are not excelling in away games, with 37 points after 32 games. However, the most positive aspect is the high scoring ability of the "red-and-whites" - 3.23 goals per game (3rd in the league). The mediocre form of Ivan Morozov and Nikolai Goldobin also affects Spartak's performances. The head coach of the Moscow team has repeatedly noted the lack of dedication from the leaders.
Match Results: Spartak Moscow
📌 PROBABLE LINEUPS
Ak Bars: Bilyalov - Miller, Lyamkin - Galimov, Safonov, Barabanov
Spartak Moscow: Nikolaev - Mironov, Ivanov - Pashin, Loktionov, Ruzicka
🥅 GOALIES
Timur Bilyalov is a key element of Ak Bars' tactical model. In the current regular season, the 29-year-old goalkeeper has participated in 38 matches for his team. During this period, he managed to save 92.58% of shots with a goals against average of 2.25.
Dmitry Nikolaev has stepped onto the ice 40 times in the "gladiators" jersey this season. Notably, he managed to keep his net untouched on three occasions. Other statistical indicators are as follows: 91.71% of shots saved, GAA - 2.63.
Editorial Prediction
The growing tension between Alexei Zhamnov and Nikolai Goldobin will certainly not benefit the club. Spartak is close to facing a top-3 opponent in the first round of the playoffs, which will significantly reduce the Moscow team's chances of further participation in the tournament. The "Bars" are in high spirits, as evidenced by several statistical indicators. We focus on the final victory of Ak Bars.
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