Severstal Cherepovec vs Avangard Omsk Prediction 19 March 2026
🔊 Severstal are already having a historic season, securing a top-3 finish in the KHL conference for the first time. However, there's a real opportunity to climb to the second spot, overtaking Dinamo Minsk. This won't affect their first-round opponent, as any of the Moscow clubs or SKA St. Petersburg will pose a similar threat. Meanwhile, Avangard are firmly in second place in the East, but their performance in Minsk showed that the team isn't just going through the motions in games that don't impact standings. Our editorial team provides a detailed analysis of the upcoming KHL regular season game on March 19 in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three seasons, Severstal and Avangard have clashed five times: the team from Cherepovets claimed victory twice, while the Omsk side won three times. On their home ice, Severstal have been unable to defeat their rivals in regulation time for 13 consecutive games. During this stretch, the "Steelmen" secured two wins via shootouts and suffered 11 losses.
Head-to-head statistics Severstal Cherepovec - Avangard Omsk
Severstal Cherepovec Team Overview
Andrey Kozyrev's team, following their home victory over Ak Bars (4-2), still have a shot at securing the second spot in the West. Severstal need to at least pick up points against the "Hawks" and hope for Dinamo Minsk to lose their Thursday game. The "Steelmen" are guaranteed not to drop below third place.
In Cherepovets, the team struggles to consistently accumulate points, with their last brief winning streak at home dating back to the New Year holidays. At home, the "Steelmen" have won more than half of their matches, averaging 2.85 goals scored per game while conceding 2.48.
The hosts' top scorer, Roman Abrosimov, remains on the injury list. After a 5-0 defeat in St. Petersburg against SKA, the coaching staff reinstated Alexander Samoylov in goal, removed defenders Makar Fomin and Grigory Vaschenko from the lineup, and brought back their most effective player in that position, Ioannis Kaldis. David Dumbadze was left out of the squad.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec
Avangard Omsk Team Overview
The Omsk club has already secured second place in the East and can now simply wait for their playoff opponent. However, a lack of ambition in the remaining games before the playoffs doesn't mean they'll play half-heartedly. Guy Boucher's team proved this with a high-scoring game in Minsk (4-3 OT).
On the road, the "Hawks" have won 9 of their last 11 matches. Avangard have claimed more away victories than any other team (20 in 33 games) and can further improve their record, making it unreachable for their pursuers. On average, the Siberians score 3.45 goals per away game while conceding 2.27.
Avangard's injury list is empty. One of the season's standout KHL stars, Omsk defenseman Damir Sharipzyanov, set an incredible record. His assist in Minsk earned him his 66th point of the regular season, establishing a new KHL record for defensemen's scoring. The previous record by Chris Lee had stood for nearly a decade.
Match Results: Avangard Omsk
⚡️ Leaders
The injured Abrosimov still tops Severstal's scoring chart in the championship with 48 points (24 goals, 24 assists). Mikhail Ilyin and Ioannis Kaldis, both with 30 assists, are vying for the lead in the assists ranking.
From the Omsk club, Konstantin Okulov (73 points, 23 goals, 50 assists), Andrew Poturalski (66 points, 27 goals, 39 assists), and Damir Sharipzyanov (66 points, 23 goals, 43 assists) feature in the KHL's top 10 scorers. The leading scorer for Omsk and Giovanni Fiore have been prolific in their last three matches.
🥅 Goaltenders
Alexander Samoylov, back in the lineup, once again delivered consistent performances against Ak Bars. Over four March games, he posted a save percentage of 91.9% with a goals-against average of 2.21. Konstantin Shostak allowed four goals in half a game against SKA, while Vsevolod Skotnikov conceded just one in the same span.
Nikita Serebryakov is having an incredible season, setting a record for most wins in a single regular season. The Avangard goaltender has allowed only seven goals over six March games with a save percentage of 96.2%. In 2026, he has yet to play more than four consecutive games without a substitution. There is reason to believe that his backup, Andrey Mishurov, will get the nod in Cherepovets.
Editor's Prediction
Avangard likely has a fondness for Cherepovets, as they've managed to leave with at least one point from there for the past 15 years. Severstal hasn't beaten their Siberian rivals at home in regulation time for the last 13 matches in a row. Considering that the "Hawks" rank second in the league for points earned on the road (72.7%), a well-founded prediction would be that Avangard won't lose in regulation time (double chance X2).
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