Shanghai Dragons vs Lada Prediction 19 December 2025
📣 On December 19, at the "SKA Arena," the Shanghai Dragons will aim to secure crucial points in their quest to return to the top 8 as they face Tolyatti's Lada. Can the revamped Tolyatti squad avenge their September defeat against the Dragons? Read our prediction for more insights.
Head-to-Head
As we previously mentioned, the teams clashed in September, with the Shanghai side securing a 4-1 victory at the Lada Arena. They excelled on the power play, converting three times with the man advantage. The sole goal for Lada came from 25-year-old Andrey Chivilev, who is currently the team's second-leading scorer after Riley Sawchuk. Last season, the "Owls" and "Dragons" faced off twice, with neither team gaining a clear upper hand. In November, the Tolyatti team edged out the former Kunlun side 2-1 in Mytishchi, but later fell to the Beijing team in a shootout on home ice (2-3 SO). Colin Campbell, a forward for Kunlun at the time, scored the only regulation goal that January evening before moving to the Norwegian league in the offseason.
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Dragons - Lada
Shanghai Dragons Team Overview
At present, the "Dragons" sit ninth in the Western Conference, following a path reminiscent of Kunlun, who often started strong in September only to gradually lose valuable points. After a week-long break, Gerard Gallant's squad faced an immediate challenge against their neighbors, SKA, at the Ice Palace. The Shanghai team took the lead in the first period but then crumbled. Numerous penalties were their downfall. Even the head coach faltered: due to Gallant's unsportsmanlike conduct, the "Dragons" conceded an unnecessary two-minute penalty, which SKA's power play unit, led by Plotnikov and Khairullin, capitalized on. The constant line shuffling and changes in the coaching staff highlight Shanghai's issues. They will embark on a lengthy eight-game homestand, aiming to claw their way back into playoff contention.
Match Results: Shanghai Dragons
Lada Team Overview
After a week's break, Lada faced the formidable CSKA Moscow as their next opponent. The Togliatti side couldn't outplay the Muscovites, suffering a 2-4 defeat, marking their fifth consecutive loss. Currently, the team is positioned just below the "Dragons," yet they trail the Shanghai team by 13 points. Recently, Lada made significant roster changes: they acquired Artur Tianulin from Sochi-a direct rival in the Bobrov Division-and brought in defensemen Williams and Makarov from CSKA. It's worth noting that forwards like Burdasov, Graovac, and Jurčo have recently joined Togliatti, forming a rather competitive lineup. Under Pavel Desyatkov's guidance, the team consistently nets two goals per game, but they still struggle against top-8 teams.
Match Results: Lada
🏒 Projected Lineups
Lada: Bocharov - Semin, Cotton - Belousov, Savchuk, Mikhailov
Shanghai Dragons: Kareev - Reilly, Harpur - S. Fu, Sutter, Sukeze
🥅 Goalies
The Tolyatti club fields a goaltending duo of Trushkov-Bocharov. Recently, the preference has been for the 30-year-old Bocharov. In his last ten games, Ivan has managed to save over 85% of shots in all but one instance (a November clash with CSKA).
Andrey Kareev has become the go-to choice for the coaching staff lately. The Russian has managed to edge out Patrik Rybar, who performed well in September. Over ten games, Andrey's goals-against average stands at 2.90. In his last three outings, he consistently stopped more than 90% of shots faced.
Editorial Prediction
With Lada strengthening their squad with the experienced Burdasov and one of Sochi's top players, Artur Tyanulin, the Tolyatti team should soon see the benefits on the ice. Considering the Dragons' recent struggles and the fact that the Owls have avoided heavy defeats for a while, we suggest a bet on Lada to win with a +1.5 handicap. It's worth noting that Tolyatti managed to maintain this handicap twice against the Chinese team last season.No comments
Betting Tips: Shanghai Dragons - Lada
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