Dinamo vs Admiral Prediction 12 January 2026
🔊 What conclusions have the "Bisons" drawn after a series of three consecutive defeats? The final highlight of Monday's La Liga program is the clash between Minsk Dynamo and Admiral at the "Minsk-Arena." The teams find themselves in completely different standings situations. While the "Bisons" lead the "West" table in terms of points lost, the "Sailors" are stuck at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Bookmakers struggle to see how the visitors could succeed, giving Dmitry Kvartalnov's squad five-to-one odds in their favor.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the current regular season, the teams have already faced off at the Fetisov Arena. Back then, the Bison left no chance for the Vladivostok team, winning 4-1. Over the course of six home games against Admiral, Dinamo Minsk have not lost in regulation time. Considering the club's current form, there's a high likelihood that this trend will continue.
Head-to-head statistics Dinamo - Admiral

Dinamo Minsk Team Overview
🔵 The new calendar year has started poorly for the "Bisons" with a string of three consecutive defeats. It's important to note that this was an away series, stretching back to last year. Currently, Dmitry Kvartalnov's squad continues to lead the "West" standings in terms of points lost and has no intention of relinquishing their top spot. Fans of the club are particularly inspired by Dynamo's home ice performance, boasting 37 points from 22 games-the best record in the league. Following a recent loss to Severstal (3-4), Dmitry Kvartalnov highlighted the reasons for the defeat: “We lack garbage goals; we don't need to make it pretty. One line took a break, but others need to step up. Cherepovets showed us how we should be scoring.”
Match Results: Dinamo Minsk

Admiral Vladivostok Team Overview
🟡 The Far Eastern club harbors hopes of achieving success under the guidance of their new head coach. However, Oleg Bratash has started with a run of two defeats. Last Saturday, the "Sailors" once again fell short against Neftekhimik (2-4). Currently, Admiral sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, with 34 points from 42 games. It's important to note their average performance metrics-scoring 2.24 goals per game while conceding 2.98. Away games are a particular pain point for the club's fans, with an average of just 0.74 points per away match (the worst in the East). Admiral's top scorer remains Daniil Gutik, boasting 12 goals and 15 assists in 27 regular-season games.
Match Results: Admiral Vladivostok
🏒 Projected Lineups
Dynamo Minsk: Demchenko - Smith, Meloche - Limoges, Pinchuk, Anas
Admiral: Tsyba - Sulak, Groman - Timashov, Shestakov, Soshnikov
🥅 Goalies
Vasily Demchenko continues to deliver a solid season. Despite occasional setbacks, the 31-year-old netminder remains a reliable presence. Let's note the average stats for the Russian: a save percentage of 92.09% and a goals-against average of 2.16.
Arseny Tsyba is gradually making his mark in elite-level hockey. The 24-year-old Russian has played seven games in the KHL so far. As a result, his stats have been somewhat inconsistent: a save percentage of 89.94% and a goals-against average of 3.44.
Editorial Prediction
The "Bisons" are the most prolific team in the "West," averaging around 3.6 goals per game. There's also a notable statistical trend: in four out of their last five games, the Belarusian club has seen at least six goals scored in total. With the home crowd pushing the team to break their losing streak, our editorial pick is over 5.5 goals .