Sibir Novosibirsk vs CSKA Prediction 16 March 2026
📣 With the KHL regular season nearing its end, a crucial matchup is set for Monday on the ice in Novosibirsk as the local Sibir face off against CSKA Moscow. The hosts are eager to pull away from Amur Khabarovsk and secure a playoff spot, while the visitors aim to maintain their position among the top four teams in the West. Which team will emerge victorious? We'll find out soon enough.
Head-to-Head
This season, the teams have only played one match so far. At the CSKA Arena, the Moscow team thrashed Novosibirsk with a 4-0 victory in November. Igor Nikitin's squad made their intentions clear right from the first twenty minutes, scoring two goals against Anton Krasotkin. Later on, the now-injured Vladislav Provolnev and the departed Daniel Sprong extended the lead. Interestingly, in the third period, the Moscow side fired 13 shots on target (apparently aiming for more goals), but young goalkeeper Semyon Kokaulin managed to stop them all. Overall, in head-to-head encounters, CSKA hold the advantage: the Moscow team boasts 25 wins, while the "Snowmen" have just 6.
Head-to-head statistics Sibir Novosibirsk - CSKA
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
Sibir continue to rack up points, but their performance isn't always consistent: the team has managed only two regulation-time victories in their last ten games. On average, Kosolapov and his teammates score 2.32 goals per game, while the defense, led by Egor Alanov, allows opponents to net 2.94 goals per match. Interestingly, in home games, the Novosibirsk side almost always finds the back of the net in the third period. Currently, Yaroslav Lyuzhenkov's squad enjoys a comfortable five-point cushion over Amur. However, after their clash with CSKA, they face tough encounters against the formidable SKA and resilient Barys. The "Snowmen" need to aim for at least a point in each of these upcoming matches. Forward Ilya Talaluev from the lower lines won't be able to assist the team in the near future.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
After a disappointing start in early March, CSKA have regrouped and secured four consecutive victories. On average, the Moscow team scores 2.38 goals per game (not a high number, but it aligns with Igor Nikitin's style), while conceding only 2.11 goals, highlighting their strong defense. Following two identical 2-1 victories over HC Sochi, the 'Army Men' visited Avtomobilist and dominated the Yekaterinburg side with a 3-0 win. Notably, this was the first time they scored more than two goals in a match since their February clash with the Shanghai Dragons (6-5 OT). Currently, CSKA's injury list includes Provolnev and Kostin, but the coaching staff has reliable replacements in mind. Theoretically, the Moscow team could finish the regular season in second place. Nikitin's squad will wrap up the season with a derby against Spartak.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
🏒 Projected Lineups
Sibir: Krasotkin - Gordeev, Priskie - Endroff, Pyanov, Koshelev
CSKA: Gamzin - Nesterov, Ebert - Buchelnikov, Karnaukhov, Drozdov
🥅 Goalies
Sibir's goaltending duo currently features Anton Krasotkin and Mikhail Berdin. Towards the end of the season, the coaching staff appears to have put their trust in Krasotkin. Over 43 games, Anton has posted a goals-against average of 2.60, which is quite respectable for a netminder from an underdog team.
Dmitry Gamzin has been between the pipes for CSKA in 38 games since the start of the regular season, boasting an impressive goals-against average of 1.48 and recording 8 shutouts. Dmitry can be replaced at any moment by his colleague Samonov, who delivered a strong performance in a recent game against Sochi with 24 saves.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are eager to secure crucial points as the regular season winds down, opting for a cautious approach. Let's consider a bet on the total under 5 goals. This total has been met in 13 of CSKA's last 14 games. Meanwhile, Sibir have only surpassed this goal count recently against the formidable Ak Bars, who overwhelmed them in the first two periods of the game.No comments
Betting Tips: Sibir Novosibirsk - CSKA Moscow
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