Avtomobilist vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Prediction 18 November 2025
🔊 Yekaterinburg's Avtomobilist are set to host Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk on their home ice. The hosts only recently managed to halt their losing streak with great effort, but it's too soon to declare a full recovery. Meanwhile, the visitors remain quite inconsistent, yet they still hold a spot in the Eastern Conference's playoff eight.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have already faced each other three times this season, with the current visitors holding the overall edge in victories. Neftekhimik have triumphed twice, suffering just one home defeat. It's worth noting the impressive scoring in these encounters, as the teams have collectively netted 19 goals across the three matches.
Head-to-head statistics Avtomobilist - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Team Overview
Nikolay Zavarkhin's squad managed to turn the tide and break their four-game losing streak. However, the 5-1 victory in Chelyabinsk shouldn't be misleading - the team's issues can't be resolved overnight. A major challenge remains their lack of efficiency in the offensive zone. In four of their last five games, they failed to score more than twice, and twice during this stretch, they were shut out completely.
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Team Overview
The club from Nizhnekamsk has recently lost its consistency. The visitors have suffered two defeats in their last three matches, both times paying the price for a lack of offensive efficiency. Overall, Igor Grishin's side has failed to score more than three goals in four consecutive games. This poses certain risks if the team intends to make a serious challenge for the Gagarin Cup. Meanwhile, their defensive play remains far from perfect, having already conceded 80 goals.
Match Results: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Avtomobilist: Galkin - Yudin, Blaker - Gorbunov, Byvaltsev, Golyashev
Neftekhimik: Dolganov - Khlystov, Profaka - Tochilkin, Khoruzhev, Shafigullin
🥅 Goalkeepers
Avtomobilist's goalie Vladimir Galkin remains one of the standout performers in his position across the league. The local talent boasts an impressive save percentage of 93.9% and has recorded one shutout. His development this season is unmistakable.
Neftekhimik's netminder Filipp Dolganov continues to maintain an elite standard. The former Molot player averages a 93.7% save rate and has often been the key factor in his team's successes. His contributions have been instrumental in the club's rise up the standings.
Editor's Prediction
The home team's chances of success in the upcoming match hinge on their ability to increase their offensive efficiency, which has recently been underwhelming. Moreover, one of the former Eastern Conference leaders has managed no more than three goals in eight of their last nine head-to-head encounters, offering the visitors a glimmer of hope. Given Neftekhimik's goalie Filipp Dolganov's stellar performance, this trend could very well continue in Yekaterinburg. Our bet is on Avtomobilist's individual total under 3.5 goals.No comments
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