Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs Barys Astana Prediction 18 September 2025
🔊 Metallurg Magnitogorsk, who have yet to suffer a regulation loss this season, will face Barys on home ice in the KHL regular season. The hosts have already claimed the top spot in the East, but the visitors have surprisingly emerged as contenders. The club from Kazakhstan capitalized on playing their last four games at home, amassing a haul of points.
Head-to-Head
In 2025, the rivals have clashed three times, and the current hosts have dominated these encounters. Metallurg have emerged victorious in all of these matchups during this period. While there were no blowouts, the hosts needed extra time on two occasions, yet the outcome remained unchanged.
Head-to-head statistics Metallurg Magnitogorsk - Barys Astana
Metallurg Magnitogorsk Team Overview
Andrey Razin's squad are steadily finding their rhythm. After a hard-fought opening victory over Ak Bars (4-3 in a shootout), the team suffered two overtime losses. However, they have since resolved their offensive struggles and started dominating their opponents. First, they once again defeated the former champions from Kazan (6-3), followed by a convincing win against Severstal Cherepovets (5-2). This means they have scored 11 goals in just their last two games-more than in their previous three outings combined. It's a pace that commands respect and paints the team in a very positive light.
Match Results: Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Barys Astana Team Overview
The club from Kazakhstan managed to impress positively. The visitors secured three wins in their last four matches, slipping up only once. During that game, Dinamo Minsk gained the upper hand and effectively shut down the "Bars" with a 3-1 victory. However, it would be premature to consider Mikhail Kravets' squad as potential favorites, as their numerous successes are largely tied to their home advantage. They kicked off the season with four home games and made the most of it. There's little doubt that in away games, the KHL underdogs will appear much less formidable.
Match Results: Barys Astana
🏒 Projected Lineups
Metallurg: Nabokov - Press, Maklyukov - Silantyev, Kantserov, Tkachev
Barys: Shutov - Walsh, Massy - Vecchione, Morelli, Galimov
🥅 Goaltenders
Metallurg's goaltender Ilya Nabokov might not feature in every game for his team, but he consistently maintains an elite level of performance. He's already played three games this season, stopping at least 90% of shots in each. The future Colorado netminder remains one of the top players at his position in the league.
Barys' goalie Andrey Shutov delivered an impressive home series. A product of Kazakh hockey, he maintained a save percentage of 90% in three out of four matches, contributing valuable points for his teammates. His only less-than-stellar performance came against Amur, where he posted an 88.5% save rate.
Editorial Prediction
The hosts are on a roll. Not only have Andrei Razin's squad remained unbeaten in the regular season, but they seem to be getting stronger by the day, dismantling opponents in the process. Barys have also made significant strides at the start of the season, with those victories serving as clear evidence. However, all these successes have been tied to their home ice advantage, which they won't have in the upcoming clash. Metallurg should comfortably handle the KHL underdogs and secure their home points. Our bet is on Metallurg to win with a -1.5 handicap.No comments
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