Avtomobilist vs Barys Astana Prediction 12 January 2026
🔊 Can Barys upset the Yekaterinburg crowd? One of the standout matchups in Monday's KHL schedule features a clash between Eastern Conference teams-Avtomobilist and Barys. The Kazakh club is enduring another lackluster season and risks missing out on the playoffs. Meanwhile, Avto are still in the hunt for a top spot in the standings. Bookmakers give the home side a threefold advantage.
Head-to-Head
📊 Surprisingly, Avtomobilist are struggling in their head-to-head encounters with Barys this season. The Kazakh club has secured victory in two out of the three meetings so far. Interestingly, Barys have also triumphed in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games on Yekaterinburg ice. Can Nikolai Zavarukhin's squad break this unfavorable trend and overcome the "Lynxes"?
Head-to-head statistics Avtomobilist - Barys Astana
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Team Overview
🔴 Avtomobilist's current form is far from impressive, as they have suffered defeats in their last three outings. Last Thursday, Nikolai Zavarukhin's squad endured a disappointing trip to the Ufa Arena, falling 1-4. The Yekaterinburg club appeared helpless against the struggling Salavat Yulaev. Just look at the shot count: 39 to 14 in favor of the "Greens." Forward Anatoly Golyshev commented on the away series: "We executed a disastrous road trip. Our defense was wide open, and we did nothing in attack. It's a reason for everyone to reflect and improve the situation." A significant development in recent days was Avtomobilist's signing of Daniel Sprong. The forward played 29 games for CSKA, recording 31 points (12 goals and 19 assists).
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
Barys Astana Team Overview
🔵 Barys are not in their best form, gradually complicating their path to the playoffs. Over their last eight games, the Kazakh club has secured just one victory-against Avangard (4-2). Currently, Barys sit in 10th place in the standings, with 36 points from 45 games. This past Saturday, Mikhail Kravets' squad fell to Salavat Yulaev (1-3). Here's what the head coach had to say about the latest setback: "Barys played well while shorthanded but poorly on the power play. It's tough to beat a team like that with just one goal. We're not capitalizing on our chances and failing to score." The team's top scorer in the current regular season is Mike Vecchione, with 10 goals and 17 assists in 44 games.
Match Results: Barys Astana
🏒 Projected Lineups
Avtomobilist: Novoselov - Yudin, Blaker - Sharov, Da Costa, Boucher
Barys: Schell - Massi, Daniyar - Asetov, Shaikhmeddenov, Panyukov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Nikita Novoselov is a product of Ekaterinburg hockey. For the KHL, he is a fresh face to watch closely. Currently, the 21-year-old netminder has appeared in just 2 games for "Avto," posting a save percentage of 91.30% and a goals-against average of 3.19.
Adam Schell has been a reliable presence in goal for Barys this season. The 26-year-old American goalie has played in 19 games so far. His personal stats include a save percentage of 91.83% and a goals-against average of 2.67, along with 2 shutouts to his name.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams are currently on a three-game losing streak. However, it's crucial to note that Barys have been particularly unconvincing on the road, collecting just 13 points from 20 games-the worst record in the East. Meanwhile, Avto are eager to settle the score with the Kazakh club after suffering two defeats against them in this regular season. The key bet is on Avtomobilist to win in regulation time.
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