Barys Astana vs Dynamo Prediction 15 September 2025
🔊 Astana's Barys are set to play their fourth consecutive home game at the start of the KHL regular season. Their next opponents, Dynamo Moscow, are going through a rough patch. Yet, despite everything, the balance of power in this matchup still favors the visitors, who urgently need to pull themselves out of their slump.
Head-to-Head
Since 2023, the rivals have clashed six times. During this period, Dynamo have secured five victories with just one loss. It's noteworthy that most of these encounters have been low-scoring affairs, with more than five goals scored only once in this span. In their most recent matchup on this ice, Nikita Gusev turned the tide in favor of the "Blue and Whites" by scoring a brace, leading to a 3-1 win.
Head-to-head statistics Barys Astana - Dynamo
Barys Astana Team Overview
Mikhail Kravets' squad kicked off the season with two wins, but they were far from convincing. Initially, the "Leopards" edged out Traktor in overtime (4-3), and then only managed to overcome Amur Khabarovsk in a shootout (4-3). However, when faced with their first truly formidable opponent in excellent form and highly motivated, they found themselves outmatched, suffering a defeat to Dinamo Minsk (1-3). The shot count in that game was also quite telling, at 30-39. Barys' players showed commendable activity, but they often struggle to capitalize on it.
Match Results: Barys Astana
Dynamo Moscow Team Overview
What's happening with Dynamo Moscow could soon be described as a full-blown crisis. It's not just about the two heavy defeats they've suffered in such a short span. The team is struggling on the ice, and it's the same familiar faces leading them, whose motivation is now seriously in question. The local management's work also fails to earn any praise. A simple fact that characterizes the club's situation: in Omsk, after conceding six goals, they sent out 17-year-old goalkeeper Vladimir Selivanov onto the ice. This is extremely unusual for a team aiming to make the playoffs.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
🏒 Probable Lineups
Barys: Shutov - Walsh, Massey - Vecchione, Morelli, Galimov
Dinamo: Motorygin - Gotovets, Ozhiganov - Gusev, Will, Sikura
🥅 Goalkeepers
Barys' goalie Andrei Shutov has been alternating between strong performances and notably weak ones. Interestingly, this hasn't significantly affected the team's results. In the matchup against Dinamo Minsk, he posted a 92.3% save percentage, but the upcoming challenge will be tougher for him.
Dinamo's netminder Maxim Motorygin had a rough outing against Avangard, saving only 80% of shots before being substituted early in the third period. Despite this, there's no doubt he will start against Barys.
Editor's Prediction
Despite the current issues facing the visitors, their status as favorites in the upcoming match is unquestionable. Barys started the regular season well, capitalizing on home advantage, but quickly fell apart when facing a formidable opponent. The "White-Blues" need to dig themselves out of the tough spot they have found themselves in. Their roster allows them to play from a position of strength in Astana, and they will seize this opportunity. Our bet is on Dynamo Moscow to win in regulation time.No comments
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