Lada vs CSKA Prediction 16 December 2025
🔊 Tolyatti's Lada will host Moscow's CSKA on their home ice as part of the KHL regular season. Before the Channel One Cup break, the hosts slid into another losing streak and firmly entrenched themselves at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. The visitors, on the other hand, have had a busy stretch and have finally managed to break into the top 8 of the conference.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have already faced each other twice this season in the capital. On both occasions, CSKA emerged victorious with a combined score of 11-4. It's worth noting that there wasn't much of a contest back then, as the current visitors had an overwhelming advantage. Forward Nikolai Kovalenko was particularly impressive, netting a hat-trick in the first game. The striker remains in top form and is ready to make his presence felt once again.
Head-to-head statistics Lada - CSKA
Lada Team Overview
Pavel Desyatkov's squad can't seem to turn things around. On the contrary, as time goes on, the situation only worsens. In their last seven matches, the hosts have suffered six defeats and failed to improve their standings. The club is now trailing the Western playoff zone by 14 points, a gap that seems insurmountable. The team generates too few chances and has managed to score only 72 goals, one of the lowest tallies in the conference. They simply lack the internal resources for a playoff push.
Match Results: Lada
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
The capital club barely managed to break into the Western Conference's top eight before the Channel One Cup break. This was achieved thanks to a relatively successful five-game series where CSKA secured three wins and didn't suffer any regulation losses. However, it's too early to declare a full resurgence for Igor Nikitin's squad. Their gameplay issues remain unresolved. The team has only scored 92 goals, the lowest among the top eight, clearly indicating a need for improvement in this area.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
🏒 Projected Lineups
Lada: Bocharov - Hollowell, Morozov - Mikhailov, Savchuk, Belousov
CSKA: Samonov - Nesterov, Okhotyuk - Churkin, Karnaukhov, Drozdov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Lada's goaltender Ivan Bocharov continues to deliver impressive performances. Even on an underdog team, he maintains a solid level of play. The former Torpedo player boasts a save percentage of 92%, and he's certainly not to blame for the team's numerous setbacks.
CSKA's netminder Alexander Samonov has yet to make a significant impact. The former Salavat Yulaev player has a save percentage of just 86.8% with his new team. He was clearly brought to the capital with expectations of a much higher level of play, which he has not yet achieved.
Editor's Prediction
It's hard to say if the week's break has benefited the hosts, but they don't seem to have the internal resources to turn things around for the better. The visitors, on the other hand, have picked up impressive form in early December for the first time in a while. In this context, the head-to-head history is worth noting. Lada have lost at home in 6 of their last 7 encounters and have been defeated in four consecutive matches overall. We believe this trend will continue to hold true. Our bet is on CSKA to win in regulation time.No comments
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