Severstal Cherepovec vs Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Prediction 13 October 2025
🔊 Severstal Cherepovets are set to host Lokomotiv Yaroslavl on home ice in another KHL game day. The hosts have been rather inconsistent, struggling to maintain their position in the Western Conference's playoff spots. Meanwhile, the visitors remain at the top of the conference but have recently been alternating between victories and setbacks. Both clubs are approaching this head-to-head clash with contrasting recent outcomes.
Head-to-Head
In the current regular season, the opponents have met twice, with Lokomotiv coming out on top both times at home, boasting an aggregate score of 6-2. The second encounter was particularly intense, as forward Egor Surin secured the victory for the reigning Gagarin Cup holders with just six and a half minutes remaining in regulation. Notably, the forward scored on a power play.
Head-to-head statistics Severstal Cherepovec - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Severstal Cherepovec Team Overview
Andrey Kozyrev's squad continues their search for balance, both in their play and in their results. Since the start of the regular season, the hosts have been alternating between victories and setbacks almost without pause. They don't seem to perform in streaks. This inconsistency is directly related to the level of their opponents. They handle the underdogs convincingly, but they struggle against the favorites. This is a typical mid-table team with tournament ambitions that they can't quite fulfill. This is evident from their last two games: a loss to CSKA (2-3) and a win over Sochi (3-0).
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Team Overview
After an impressive winning streak, the visitors have slightly slowed down, suffering three defeats in their last five games. However, there's no talk of a crisis for the current Gagarin Cup holders. Each of these three losses can be easily explained. In Minsk, Bob Hartley's squad fell only in a shootout (2-3). In Omsk, they faced a highly motivated Eastern Conference favorite (1-4), and in Chelyabinsk, they faltered at the final hurdle and couldn't recover (1-3). The champions haven't become weaker, but this road trip has been challenging for them. The upcoming clash could very well help turn things around.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
🏒 Projected Lineups
Severstal: Samoylov - Kaldis, Gregory - Veryaev, Podshivalev, Dumbadze
Lokomotiv: Isaev - Cherepanov, Gernat - Berezkin, Shalunov, Nikulin
🥅 Goalies
Severstal's goaltender Alexander Samoylov mirrors his teammates' style by alternating between standout performances and disappointing outings. In a game against CSKA, he managed to save just 86.4% of shots, but a few days later, he impressively shut out Sochi.
Lokomotiv's netminder Daniil Isaev, known for his typically strong starts in the regular season, faced his first setback. The matchup in Chelyabinsk was a struggle for the local talent, with only 57.1% of shots saved before being pulled after the first period.
Editor's Prediction
Despite a series of recent setbacks, there is no doubt about the champion's strength and effectiveness. Lokomotiv remain solid on both ends of the court and should not face major issues in Cherepovets. The hosts can confidently defeat underdogs, but they often struggle against stronger teams, having already lost twice to the current opponents in this regular season. Our bet is on Lokomotiv winning in regulation time.No comments
Betting Tips: Severstal Cherepovec - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
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