Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs CSKA Prediction 14 November 2025
🔊 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk are set to host CSKA on their home ice as part of the latest game day in the KHL regular season. The hosts have recently faced some challenges in maintaining consistency, but they remain firmly in the top eight of the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the visitors have re-entered the race and are showcasing a whole new defensive approach.
Head-to-Head
In 2024, the rivals met twice, with CSKA coming out on top both times. After a full-blown "goal fest" (7-4), the second encounter saw a more restrained performance from both sides (2-1 OT). Nevertheless, it's worth noting the dynamic nature of these matches and the teams' focus on offensive play.
Head-to-head statistics Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - CSKA
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Team Overview
The club from Nizhnekamsk has seen a slight dip in consistency recently but remains a tough opponent. Igor Grishin's squad has claimed three victories in their last five matches, yet their rivals have been slightly more persistent. As a result, Neftekhimik have slipped to sixth place in the Eastern Conference but still maintain a solid cushion. However, a critical factor remains the team's lack of scoring prowess. With only 71 goals scored, they struggle to compete on equal terms with the conference's frontrunners.
Match Results: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
Igor Nikitin's squad parted ways with Canadian goaltender Spencer Martin, and their game immediately took on a new defensive dimension. Following a stretch of four consecutive losses, the team secured back-to-back victories with a combined score of 6-0. Such a turnaround hadn't been seen from them this season. This swift improvement allowed them to climb back into the top eight of the Western Conference, though it's too soon to talk about a full-fledged renaissance for CSKA. Solving the team's issues will require significantly more time, as they still have the lowest goal tally among the playoff contenders in the conference, with just 62 goals.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
🏒 Projected Lineups
Neftekhimik: Dolganov - Fedotov, Khafizullin - Tochilkin, Khoruzhev, Shafigullin
CSKA: Gamzin - Nesterov, Okhotyuk - Abramov, Karnaukhov, Sprong
🥅 Goalkeepers
Neftekhimik's goalkeeper Philipp Dolganov remains one of the standout performers in his position this season. He averages a save percentage of 93.7% and is a key reason why his team maintains a strong position in the top eight of the conference.
CSKA's netminder Dmitry Gamzin continues to impress the capital's fans with his performances. The young local talent boasts an average save percentage of 93.3% and has recorded two consecutive shutouts, a remarkable achievement for the promising goalkeeper.
Editorial Prediction
Both teams have struggled to find the net consistently this season. The hosts tend to benefit more from tight, low-scoring games, while the visitors are still adapting to such encounters. Notably, in seven of Neftekhimik's last eight home games, no more than five goals were scored. A similar pattern has emerged in CSKA's last seven matches in a row. We believe these trends are likely to continue in Nizhnekamsk. Our bet is on under 5.5 goals.No comments
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