Amur Khabarovsk vs Shanghai Dragons Prediction 15 September 2025
📣 Can Khabarovsk kick off their home series with a victory? On Monday, the "Tigers" will host the "Dragons," who recently dispatched the "Army Men" from St. Petersburg and the former champions from Yaroslavl. The only team to halt the Chinese side's momentum were the "Sailors" from Vladivostok. Will the Far Eastern magic continue at the "Platinum Arena"? Let's dive into the details.
Head-to-Head
Last season, former Kunlun and Amur faced off twice, with the "Dragons" claiming victory on both occasions. Notably, each game saw a total of five goals scored. Exactly a year ago, the Khabarovsk team outshot the "Red-Yellow Dragons" on their home ice, engaged in physical play, yet still fell short with a 3-2 loss. One of the goals for the Far East squad was netted by forward Arnaud Durandeau, who has since left the team over the summer. In Mytishchi, Kunlun continued their dominance on Christmas Eve, thrashing Khabarovsk with a resounding 5-0 victory. One of the goals against Matt Jurusik was scored by defenseman Adam Clendening, who has made a strong impression at the start of the new season.
Head-to-head statistics Amur Khabarovsk - Shanghai Dragons
Amur Khabarovsk Team Overview
Khabarovsk embarked on a three-game road trip, collecting 3 points along the way. After a shutout victory against Sibir, they suffered a shootout loss to Barys, followed by a narrow 2-1 defeat to Omsk Avangard under the guidance of head coach Alexander Galchenyuk Sr. Standout performances came from goaltender Maxim Dorozhko, who stopped all 34 shots from Novosibirsk in the first game, and forward Oleg Li, who excelled in both even-strength and special teams play. On September 11, Khabarovsk were outperformed by Avangard in shots, hits, and faceoffs, which inevitably impacted the final score. However, the "Tigers" showed resilience on the penalty kill: despite five consecutive penalties in the second period, the Far Eastern side successfully kept the "Hawks" off the scoreboard while shorthanded.
Match Results: Amur Khabarovsk
Red Star Kunlun Team Overview
The Dragons, under the guidance of Canadian coach Gerard Gallant, have soared into the new season with vigor, delivering nothing but positive vibes to their fans. Their only setback came on September 8 at the newly minted SKA Arena, where the nimble Sailors, led by Leonid Tambiev, outshot the Dragons and quickly took the lead by the end of the first period. Forward Igor Geraskin first broke away while shorthanded and later sealed the game with a decisive shootout goal, leaving the Chinese team with just one point that evening. Currently sitting second in the Western standings, many believe this could be the start of something significant. Forwards Gage Quinney and Max Ellis deserve special praise, having combined for five goals against some formidable opponents.
Match Results: Red Star Kunlun
🏒 Projected Lineups
Amur: Dorozhko - Yevseyev, Mishchenko - Zaseda, Galchenyuk, Dubakin
Shanghai Dragons: Rybar - Bischoff, Dushak - Popugaev, Spooner, Merkley
🥅 Goalies
Former Vityaz netminder Maxim Dorozhko is considered a reliable player and has been invited to the KHL All-Star Game multiple times. Last season, the 27-year-old goalie played 42 games for the "Knights," posting a goals-against average of 2.68. In his latest outing against Avangard, Max stopped 36 shots from the "Hawks," once again showcasing his high level of play.
Patrick Rybar, a former goalie for Spartak and Dinamo Minsk, is the top choice for the "Dragons" this season. He excelled against the "Red-Whites" and Moscow's "Dynamo" at the Mayor's Cup in Moscow, earning the title of best goalie in the tournament. In the match against Lokomotiv, Patrick turned away 29 shots and conceded only once.
Editor's Prediction
In Amur's first home game, fans should brace themselves for a low-scoring affair on this fine September day. Historically, most of the "Tigers'" home games end with a low total score, possibly due to the long flights, vast distances, and time zone changes they face. Notably, in six of the last seven head-to-head encounters between the "Tigers" and the "Dragons" at the Platinum Arena, the teams have combined for no more than five goals. Considering all these factors, the most reasonable bet for the upcoming game is under 5.5 total goals.No comments
Betting Tips: Amur Khabarovsk - Red Star Kunlun
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