Admiral vs Barys Astana Prediction 13 March 2026
🔊 The second installment of the three-part series showdown between Admiral and Barys. The first chapter saw the Kazakh club come out on top with a 2-1 victory, nearly securing them the penultimate spot in the Eastern Conference. Can the "Sailors" reignite the intrigue? We break down this regular season clash in the KHL and offer a prediction for the game on March 13.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three seasons, Admiral and Barys have clashed 12 times, with both the Russian and Kazakh clubs securing six victories each. On home ice, the Primorye team has been unable to defeat their opponent in regulation time for five consecutive games. During this stretch, the "Sailors" have suffered four losses (2-3, 4-5 SO, 1-4, and 1-2) and managed one overtime win (4-3 OT).
Head-to-head statistics Admiral - Barys Astana
Admiral Vladivostok Team Overview
After their defeat to Barys on Thursday, the team from Vladivostok have nearly lost all hope of climbing to second-to-last in the Eastern Conference. Oleg Bratash's squad have accumulated 46 points over 64 games, compared to Barys' 53 points in 65 games. A loss for the "Sailors" in the rematch in Vladivostok would cement their status as the worst team in the East.
Admiral have dropped 12 of their last 14 home games. On their own ice, they secure only 37.5% of possible points this season and remain the lowest-scoring team in the conference, averaging just 2.41 goals per home game.
The injury list for the Primorye side is extensive, featuring defensemen Mario Grman and Semyon Ruchkin, along with forwards Alexander Darin, Ivan Muranov, and Vladislav Kara. However, their top scorer Kyle Olson has returned to the lineup, replacing Dmytro Timashov on the first line.
Match Results: Admiral Vladivostok
Barys Astana Team Overview
Thanks to their victory in Vladivostok, Barys have secured at least two wins on their Far East tour for the first time in four seasons. Additionally, the Kazakh club have won three consecutive matches in regulation for the first time this season. Before defeating Admiral, Mikhail Kravets' team triumphed over the Shanghai Dragons (8-4) and Amur (3-0).
On the road, Barys have picked up 33.9% of their points-this is the lowest in the East. Even their second three-game winning streak of the season outside Astana hasn't improved their standing. In terms of scoring in away games, Mikhail Kravets' squad shares the last spot with Admiral, averaging just 2.23 goals per game.
Astana's club still has forward Ansar Shaikhmeddenov on the injury list. Following their victory in Khabarovsk, Barys' coaching staff made only one roster change-Alihan Asetov returned to the lineup, replacing Maxim Mukhametov.
Match Results: Barys Astana
⚡️ Leaders
Only three players from Admiral have surpassed the 30-point mark this season. The team's top scorer and playmaker, Libor Sulak, has tallied 14 goals and 28 assists. Stepan Starkov follows with 14 goals and 23 assists, while Pavel Shen has contributed 11 goals and 20 assists. Both Sulak and Starkov head into their upcoming home game riding a four-game point streak.
Barys also boasts three players with over 30 points, all of whom are American imports. Their leading scorer and sniper, Mike Vecchione, has amassed 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists). Riley Walsh, the top playmaker, has recorded 43 points (15 goals, 28 assists), and Mason Morelli has added 35 points (12 goals, 23 assists). Jake Massie and Tyce Thompson have each registered points in three consecutive games.
🥅 Goaltenders
Prior to the game against Barys, Oleg Bratash entrusted the net to Adam Huska for four consecutive matches. The Slovakian goaltender conceded ten goals over those games, posting a save percentage of 91.7%. Ivan Kulbakov took the crease against the Kazakh club on Thursday, turning away 26 shots with a save percentage of 92.9%.
In the past two weeks, Barys' coaching staff has utilized three goaltenders-Adam Scheel, Andrei Shutov, and Nikita Boyarkin. Boyarkin played in each of the three games in China and the Far East, securing a shutout in Khabarovsk and allowing only five goals with an impressive save percentage of 95.1%.
Editor's Prediction
Barys, aside from showcasing solid defense in recent games, have also maintained a consistent attack-Mikhail Kravets' team has scored at least two goals in eight of their last nine games. Historically, after two consecutive victories by the Kazakh club in head-to-head encounters, Admiral often find themselves exposed in the following matchup-conceding at least two goals in five out of six such instances against Barys. Considering that the "Sailors" have let in at least two goals in 34 of their last 35 games, a bet on Barys' individual total of more than 2 goals appears to be a sensible choice.
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Betting Tips: Admiral Vladivostok - Barys Astana
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