Avtomobilist vs Traktor Chelyabinsk Prediction 14 January 2026
🔊 Can the Chelyabinsk club extend their winning streak? One of the most intriguing matchups on Wednesday's KHL schedule is the clash between Avtomobilist and Traktor at the UGMK Arena. These teams are neighbors in the Eastern Conference standings and direct rivals in the playoff race. With the home-ice advantage, Avtomobilist appear slightly more favorable - and the bookmakers agree.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the current regular season, the teams have faced off 5 times. Let's break down the results: Avtomobilist have claimed victory 3 times, while Traktor have won twice. Regarding their head-to-head matchups in Yekaterinburg, the "White Bears" triumphed in the first encounter with a 2-0 win. However, in their next clash at the "UDMK Arena," Nikolai Zavarukhin's squad evened the score with a 5-3 victory.
Head-to-head statistics Avtomobilist - Traktor Chelyabinsk
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Team Overview
🔴 This past Monday, Avtomobilist managed to break their three-game losing streak with a victory over Barys (2-1 OT). Despite the difference in class between the teams and Barys' poor form, Nikolai Zavarukhin's squad had to work hard for the win. The shot count tells the story: 34 to 18 in favor of the Kazakh club. Yaroslav Busygin scored the game-winning goal in overtime. It’s also worth noting that Daniel Sprong made his debut in this match; the newly signed forward from Avtomobilist spent 16 minutes and 52 seconds on the ice but didn't register any points. Currently, "Avto" sit in 4th place in the Eastern Conference standings, with 51 points from 44 games.
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
Traktor Chelyabinsk Team Overview
⚪ The Chelyabinsk squad are in fine form, earning points in five consecutive matches. Their consistent performances have allowed Traktor to solidify their position in the standings-currently, Yevgeny Koreshkov's team sit 5th in the Eastern Conference, with 48 points from 45 games. This past weekend, the Chelyabinsk club triumphed over Sibir (4-1). One of the key architects of this victory was Andrey Svetlakov, who netted a brace. Moreover, the 29-year-old forward has been on a scoring streak, registering points in four straight games. In the post-match press conference, Yevgeny Koreshkov commented on Glotov's 7+20 in 45 games: “His task isn't just to score more, but to ensure the team wins. That is the main goal.”
Match Results: Traktor Chelyabinsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Avtomobilist: Alikin - Blaker, Yudin - Boucher, Da Costa, Golyshov
Traktor: Mylnikov - Day, Dronov - Kravtsov, Grigorenko, Leivo
🥅 Goalkeepers
Evgeny Alikin's experience has often been a crucial factor in Avtomobilist's success. This season, the 31-year-old goaltender has appeared in 23 games. Let's note his personal stats: a save percentage of 92.03% with a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.4. He also has one shutout to his name.
Sergey Mylnikov continues to make strides despite being at the relatively mature age of 26. So far, the Russian has played in 18 KHL games this season. Take a look at his performance metrics: a save percentage of 91.16% with a GAA of 2.77.
Editorial Prediction
Our editorial team wouldn't recommend betting on the outcome, as the teams are too evenly matched in their head-to-heads. Instead, it's more crucial to note that in 6 of Traktor's last 7 games, there have been at least 5 goals scored. A similar trend is evident in 6 of Avtomobilist's previous 8 games. A reasonable choice would be to go for the following bet - total over 5.5 goals scored.
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