Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs CSKA Prediction 12 March 2025
📢 Will the "Red and Blues" take revenge for the humiliating defeat at the start of the regular season? One of the most intriguing matchups on Wednesday's KHL program is the clash between Metallurg and CSKA on the ice in Magnitogorsk. Both clubs are competing for leading positions in their respective conferences, which only heightens interest in this encounter. The preliminary predictions from bookmakers are as follows: a win for the "Foxes" - 2.1, a victory for the "Army Men" - 3.1.
Head-to-Head
The October meeting between CSKA and Metallurg ended in a fiasco for the "army men" (0:7). The main heroes of that match were Valery Orekhov (2+2) and Nikita Mikhailis (2+3). Meanwhile, the previous head-to-head between the teams in Magnitogorsk ended in a rout by the "red-blues" (3:0).
Head-to-head statistics Metallurg Magnitogorsk - CSKA
Metallurg Magnitogorsk Team Overview
Last weekend, "Magnitka's" 5-match winning streak came to an end. The away clash with SKA (2:4) resulted in a setback for Andrey Razin's team. In some ways, timid hockey was the reason for the "Foxes'" ultimate failure. With 5 games remaining in the regular season, Metallurg is positioned 3rd in the East, trailing the 2nd place by 3 points. A weak spot for Magnitogorsk is their penalty killing - only 77.9% successful attempts at neutralization (the 2nd worst result in the league).
Match Results: Metallurg Magnitogorsk
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
The capital club is certainly satisfied with the points gained in the last 7 matches. Now the "Army men" have climbed to the 3rd spot in the West, tying with Moscow Dynamo at 83 points. However, the quality of away performances by the "red-blues" cannot please the club's fans - 39 points earned after 32 games (6th result in the conference). Injuries to Vitaly Abramov and Colby Williams complicate the task of selecting the lineup for Ilya Vorobiev. Maxim Sorkin is in fantastic form. The 24-year-old Russian has recorded points in each of the last 8 matches - 2+9.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
🏒 Projected Lineups
Metallurg: Nabokov - Makyulov, Orekhov - Kantserov, Zernov, Silantyev
CSKA: Khomchenko - Nesterov, Claesson - Mamin, Kamenev, Dolzhenkov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Even despite Ilya Nabokov's lackluster performance in the recent match against SKA (2:4), he remains one of the most talented goalkeepers in the KHL. In the current regular season, the 21-year-old Russian has participated in 45 games. Let's refer to the average efficiency statistics: 92.50% save percentage, GAA - 2.17, 3 shutouts.
Pavel Khomchenko is gradually adapting to the Moscow club's lineup. Currently, the 30-year-old goalkeeper has already played 14 matches in the "army men" jersey. During this period, he managed to achieve a save percentage of 90.76% with a goals against average of 2.51.
Editorial Prediction
Let's note that recently, head-to-head matchups between the teams at Arena Metallurg have been characterized by increased caution. In fact, in 6 of the last 7 instances, no more than 4 pucks were scored. Let's not forget that "Magnitka" boasts the best defense in their conference. The most rational event is a total under 5.5 goals.No comments
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