Dynamo vs Shanghai Dragons Prediction 11 March 2026
📣 On Wednesday, Moscow's Dynamo will host the Shanghai Dragons at the VTB Arena. The Moscow side have already secured their spot in the playoffs and are now looking to solidify their position in the top eight of the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Dragons find themselves in the lower part of the standings with nothing left to play for. Will the Shanghai team pose any challenges to the Muscovites? We delve into this in our insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
This season, the teams have already faced off five times. The Moscow side claimed victory in three of those encounters, while the Shanghai team emerged victorious twice. Each game featured at least four goals scored in regulation time. The most prolific match took place on October 28 in Saint Petersburg, delivering six goals. That game saw the now-injured Cédric Paquette in action, while McKegg and Chezganov, who have since left the Dragons, were also on the ice. In terms of their overall head-to-head record, Dynamo hold a commanding lead with 25 wins compared to just four for the Chinese team.
Head-to-head statistics Dynamo - Shanghai Dragons
Dynamo Moscow Team Overview
Dynamo have been showing consistent form recently, securing 7 wins in their last 10 games. Last week, the Moscow side suffered back-to-back defeats against Avtomobilist (0-4) and SKA (1-2 OT), but bounced back by defeating Minsk Dinamo in the derby with a 6-4 scoreline. Dylan Sikura and Egor Rimashevsky each netted a brace, though they converted only one of their three power play opportunities. On average, Gusev and his teammates score 2.71 goals per game. Their defense, led by Ozhiganov, is also commendable, conceding just 2.51 goals per match on average. It's worth noting that in home games against the Dragons, the Moscow team typically scores fewer than 1.5 goals in the second period. They have 5 games left in this regular season (4 of which are in Moscow), and their chances of making the top 4 remain alive. Defenders Sergeyev, Claesson, and Gotovets will not play on Wednesday.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
Shanghai Dragons Team Overview
The Dragons have managed just two victories in their last ten outings. On average, they score 2.49 goals per game but often struggle defensively, conceding 3.37 goals per match. Despite these challenges, the Chinese team consistently surpasses the 1.5 goals mark in away games against Dynamo. Last week, they traveled to Shanghai and suffered defeats in both matches during the KHL World Games in front of their home fans. Novosibirsk's Sibir, fighting to maintain a playoff spot, edged out the Dragons in a tense battle with a 2-1 victory, while Astana's Barys routed the hosts 8-4. Astana's head coach, Mikhail Kravets, sent a strong message to his former team. It's reported that defenseman Ben Harpur has joined the Dragons on their road trip. Ribar, Kareev, and Groleau remain sidelined with injuries.
Match Results: Shanghai Dragons
🏒 Projected Lineups
Dynamo Moscow: Podyapolsky - Pylenkov, Adamchuk - Rimashevsky, Ilyenko, Mamin
Shanghai Dragons: Tikhomirov - Bischoff, Reilly - P. Fu, Sutter, Popugaev
🥅 Goalies
Dynamo's main goaltender, Vladislav Podyapolsky, has appeared in 37 games this season, boasting a goals-against average of 2.31. Vlad has maintained a save percentage above 90% in all but one of his last seven outings.
With Patrik Rybar unavailable, the Dragons' coaching staff continues to rely on Dmitry Shikin and Andrei Tikhomirov. We anticipate Tikhomirov (GAA 3.04) will start on Wednesday, as Shikin could use a break following the clash with Barys.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The Dragons continue to struggle defensively, conceding an average of 3.37 goals per game. Shanghai's coach, Mitch Love, has managed to tighten up the defense only in isolated matches. Meanwhile, North American players keep racking up penalties, leading to more goals against them. Our main bet is on over 4.5 goals. This bet consistently pays off in head-to-head matchups between the Moscow and Shanghai teams.No comments
Betting Tips: Dynamo Moscow - Shanghai Dragons
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