Admiral vs AK Bars Kazan Prediction 19 January 2026
🔊 How long will the "Sailors" continue to languish at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings? Ak Bars' road trip rolls on, and this time Anvar Gatiyatulin's squad visits the ice of Fetisov Arena. The Kazan team are the closest challengers to Metallurg in the race for the top spot in the East and still hope to pose a serious threat to Andrey Razin's side. Meanwhile, Admiral are ignominiously anchored at the bottom of their conference standings, trailing the playoff zone by 7 points. Bookmakers give a threefold advantage to the visiting team.
Head-to-Head
📊 In this regular season, Admiral and Ak Bars have faced off twice, with the "Greens" coming out on top in both encounters-5-3 and 3-2 in overtime. Notably, Kazan's team have now claimed victory in 11 consecutive head-to-head games against the "Sailors." Admiral's last triumph at home against Ak Bars dates back to the third game of the second round of the 2022/23 playoffs, when Yevgeni Lisovets scored the decisive goal in overtime (1-0 OT).
Head-to-head statistics Admiral - AK Bars Kazan
Admiral Vladivostok Team Overview
🟡 Over their last 10 matches, the "Sailors" have managed just one victory, against Amur (3-2). The dismal form of the Vladivostok club hampers their ambitions for a high finish in the regular season. Currently, they trail the top 8 by 7 points. It's also worth noting that Admiral boasts the weakest offense in the "East," averaging just 2.25 goals per game (the worst in the conference). The "Sailors" have also struggled to make an impact in home games, earning only 17 points from 20 games (the lowest in the "East"). Oleg Bratash commented on his team's recent defeat to Metallurg (4-8): “The scoreboard says it all. Admiral's defense fell short, inexplicably thinking they could attack better than the forwards.”
Match Results: Admiral Vladivostok
AK Bars Kazan Team Overview
🟢 The "Greens" have kicked off their Far East road trip with a double victory over Amur (5-3, 3-0). Currently, the Kazan team has boosted their points tally to 64, narrowing the gap to league leaders Metallurg to just 10 points. It's worth noting that Anvar Gatiyatulin's squad performs well on the road, having collected 29 points from 21 away games (the second-best in the conference). Following their second win against the "Tigers," Kazan's head coach remarked: "Compared to the last game, we improved in attack and teamwork. We created chances, scored goals, and secured a team victory." The top scorer for Ak Bars in this regular season is Alexander Barabanov, with a tally of 12 goals and 23 assists in 44 games.
Match Results: AK Bars Kazan
🏒 Projected Lineups
Admiral: Tsyba - Shepelev, Shulak - Soshnikov, Shestakov, Timashov
Ak Bars: Arefyev - Falkovsky, Miller - Khmelevsky, Semyonov, Yashkin
🥅 Goalies
Arseniy Tsyba is gaining his first experience in the KHL this season. He has appeared in 8 games so far, posting a save percentage of 88.98% and a goals-against average of 3.89.
The last match was a milestone for Maksim Arefyev, as he recorded his first KHL shutout. This season, he has played in 6 games, boasting a save percentage of 93.68% and a GAA of 2.03.
Editorial Prediction
The "Sailors" are in dreadful form, having lost five consecutive matches. Their head-to-head record against the "Greens" doesn't bode well either, as the Kazan club have triumphed in the last 11 encounters in a row. Considering these statistical trends and the quality of play from each side, we suggest the following outcome: Ak Bars to win in regulation time.
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Betting Tips: Admiral Vladivostok - AK Bars Kazan
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