Barys Astana vs Sibir Novosibirsk Prediction
🔊 Barys Astana are set to host Sibir Novosibirsk on their home ice. The hosts continue to consistently drop points, and the advantage of playing at home hasn't been much of a help. The visitors, on the other hand, decided to change their coaching staff after a string of setbacks. Since then, their situation has been gradually improving. However, the "Siberians" still find themselves outside the playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have already faced each other twice in the current regular season, trading home victories. First, the "Bars" triumphed on their home turf (6-4), while the "Siberians" settled the score in Novosibirsk (1-0 SO). The matches were strikingly different in terms of intensity and scoring. The second game turned into a true showcase for the goaltenders.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Barys Astana Team Overview
The club from Kazakhstan's capital is spiraling into a crisis. They had already experienced a significant losing streak earlier in the current regular season, but managed to pull themselves out of it. This time, however, their losing run has extended to five games. There's no geographical pattern to these defeats-the team struggles even on home ice. In their latest encounter, they suffered a 3-5 loss to Nizhny Novgorod's Torpedo in Astana. The primary issue for the "Barys" remains their extremely weak defense, having conceded 44 goals, one of the worst records in the East.
Match Results: Barys Astana
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
The Novosibirsk team remains outside the playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, but since the coaching staff was reshuffled, things have started to improve gradually. Two victories (albeit only in shootouts) in their last three games allow for cautious optimism about their future prospects. Notably, both of these games were low-scoring affairs. They managed to defeat Barys without any goals in regulation (1-0) and overcame Neftekhimik with just two accurate shots in 60 minutes (3-2). Any success for the team at this point hinges on minimizing all risks.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Barys: Shutov - MacKoshin, Walsh - Simonov, Morelli, Vecchione
Sibir: Krasotkin - Lukin, Alanov - Soshnikov, Tkachev, Wilson
🥅 Goalkeepers
Barys' goaltender Andrey Shutov remains remarkably effective even under challenging conditions. A local talent who once tested his skills in Europe, he boasts an average save percentage of 91.8%. It's a surprisingly strong figure, especially for a team often seen as an underdog.
Sibir's goalie Anton Krasotkin made a comeback to the lineup after a lengthy absence and immediately showcased his skills. In the clash against Neftekhimik, he stopped 94.4% of shots on goal, securing a well-deserved victory for his teammates. Whether he can consistently make such a difference on the ice remains to be seen.
Editor's Prediction
The last head-to-head clash between these teams ended without a single goal-neither in regulation nor overtime did anyone manage to score. This wasn't a fluke. The only path to victory for both sides is to minimize any risks on the ice. Simply put, each team will be looking to "shut down" their opponent. Expecting a goal-fest in such circumstances would be unrealistic. It's also worth noting the inspired performances of both teams' goaltenders recently. Our pick is total under 5.5 goals.
Betting Tips: Barys Astana - Sibir Novosibirsk
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