Amur Khabarovsk vs AK Bars Kazan Prediction 16 January 2025
π Are the "Tigers" capable of taking revenge on the "Bars" for their recent defeat? Just 2 days later, Amur will face Kazan's Ak Bars again on the ice of the "Platinum Arena". Well-done work on mistakes can allow the hosts to increase their chances this coming Thursday. Bookmakers remain highly skeptical about Khabarovsk's prospects: Amur's victory - 4, Ak Bars' victory - 1.83. Our editorial team tried to analyze the current state of the teams and form the most suitable bet.
π H2H
Last Tuesday, the Kazan team crushed Khabarovsk Amur (4:1). Interestingly, this is the first clear victory for the "Bars" over the "Tigers" this season. Prior to this, there were already 2 head-to-head matches between the teams (both at "Tatneft Arena"). In the first case, Gatiyatullin's team won after a shootout series (3:2). In the second, they lost (1:2).
π― AMUR
Amur suffered its seventh defeat in the last 8 matches. Fans of the Khabarovsk club are completely deprived of any positivity this season. Currently, Viktor Kostyuchenko's team is in the last place in the Eastern Conference standings. The gap from the top-8 has increased to 19 points. Khabarovsk is considered the most conceding team in the "East" - about 3.51 goals per game. The "Tigers" are also hopeless in home performances - only 8 points after 22 matches (the worst result in the KHL).
π’ AK BARS
The victory in the recent match with Amur (4:1) allowed Ak Bars to climb to 2nd place in the Eastern Conference standings. Currently, the Kazan club has 58 points, which is only 3 less than the leading Traktor. Moreover, the "Bars" remain one of the most effective teams in the conference in defensive actions - about 2.33 goals conceded per game. Also, Ak Bars is characterized by having the best penalty-killing unit in the "East" - 86.1% successful neutralization attempts.
π PROJECTED LINEUPS
Amur: Shaimardanov - Li, Mishchenko - Galchenyuk, Broadhurst, Barulin
Ak Bars: Miftakhov - Lyamkin, Marchenko - Petan, Semyonov, Yashkin
π₯ GOALIES
Damir Shaimardanov has played 9 matches in the current regular season. During this period, the 22-year-old goalie has the following efficiency statistics (91.39% saves, GAA - 3.22). It's important to note that this season is the first for the young Russian in the KHL.
Amir Miftakhov is a more experienced goalie. This season, the 24-year-old goaltender has spent over 1200 minutes on ice. During this time, he achieved the following statistical indicators: 94.7% saves, GAA - 1.59 and 4 shutouts.
π MATCH PREDICTION
In our opinion, Khabarovsk Amur is capable of drawing correct conclusions and appearing as a different team in the upcoming match. The "Tigers" did not look hopeless last Tuesday; however, a conceded puck at the start of the 3rd period proved fatal. It's extremely difficult for any team to achieve 2 consecutive victories in a doubleheader against any opponent. Ak Bars will be no exception. Our key choice is Amur's victory with a handicap (+1.5).
Head-to-head statistics Amur Khabarovsk - AK Bars Kazan
Amur Khabarovsk Team Overview
Match Results: Amur Khabarovsk
AK Bars Kazan Team Overview
Match Results: AK Bars Kazan
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