CSKA vs Sochi Prediction 10 March 2026
📣 On Tuesday, CSKA will face off against Sochi on Moscow ice. The southern team is languishing at the bottom of the Western standings and no longer has anything to play for, while the "Army Men" are eager to solidify their spot in the top four to secure home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Can the Moscow side secure 4 points in their matchups against Sochi this week? Let's delve into the details.
Head-to-Head
This season, the teams have faced off twice, exchanging home victories. In September, Sochi shut out the capital's hockey players with a 2-0 win. Goalie Khomchenko stopped all 28 shots to secure a shutout, while his defensive teammates played with discipline, incurring only one penalty throughout the game. In early February, the "Army Men" got their revenge with a 3-1 victory. Klim Kostin, playing just his second game for the Moscow side, scored twice, capitalizing on a crucial defensive error late in the match. It's worth noting that encounters between these teams rarely see high scores. In terms of victories, CSKA boast an impressive 35 wins compared to Sochi's 5.
Head-to-head statistics CSKA - Sochi
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
CSKA are putting on a solid performance lately, with Igor Nikitin's squad securing six wins in their last ten outings. The Moscow side averages 2.67 goals per game at home, while defensively they remain among the league leaders in fewest goals conceded. It's worth noting that in head-to-head home games against Sochi, CSKA often take the lead after the first period. Last week, the "Army Men" didn't showcase their best scoring form (which is quite typical given their current playing style), yet they still clinched a crucial victory against Traktor with a 1-0 win. Vitaly Abramov found the net late in the second period, and from there, the Moscow team defended resolutely. They have five more games left in the regular season, and their chances of finishing in the top three are still alive. Kostin and Provolnev remain on the injured list.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
Sochi Team Overview
Sochi have been struggling for more than just one season now, having accumulated only 44 points since the start of the regular season. The team has managed just three wins in their last ten games, conceding an average of 4.13 goals per match. On the bright side, the "Leopards" have scored more than 1.5 goals in six consecutive games. March hasn't been entirely disastrous for them, as Dmitry Mikhaylov's squad haven't lost by more than one goal in any match. Moreover, they managed to defeat Torpedo (5-1) and Avangard (3-1). In their latest clash with Nizhny Novgorod, the southerners fell short again but showcased effective power play execution. Keep an eye on forward Daniil Seroukh, who has tallied six points in his last five games. This week, Sochi are set to play four matches. Defenseman Hefenmaier and forward Vengryzhanovsky remain on the injured list.
Match Results: Sochi
🏒 Probable Lineups
CSKA: Gamzin - Nesterov, Ebert - Buchelnikov, Karnaukhov, Drozdov
Sochi: Khomchenko - Machulin, Volkov - Bitten, Khafizov, Seroukh
🥅 Goalkeepers
Alexander Samonov has seen less ice time recently compared to his counterpart Dmitry Gamzin. Over 38 games, Dmitry boasts a goals-against average of 1.53 and has recorded seven shutouts.
Sochi's goaltending team includes Pavel Khomchenko and Ilya Samsonov, with Alexey Shchetilin occasionally stepping in. Khomchenko, across 46 games, has a goals-against average of 3.01 and has secured three shutouts, a commendable feat for a netminder of an underdog team.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current standings and CSKA's ambition to break into the top three of the West, let's look at a bet on a CSKA victory with a -1.5 handicap. This bet was successful in the February encounter between the Moscow side and Sochi. We expect Igor Nikitin's fresher team, playing at home, to secure a convincing win on Tuesday against an opponent who has recently been forced to play several games away from their home ice.No comments
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