Avtomobilist vs Sibir Novosibirsk Prediction 20 January 2026
🎙️ Can the "Siberians" maintain their position within the TOP-8 of the "East"? One of the standout fixtures on Tuesday's KHL schedule is the clash between Avtomobilist and Sibir at the "UGMK Arena". The team from Yekaterinburg comfortably sits at the upper end of the standings, while the "Snowmen" are fighting for a playoff spot. Current form and statistical trends favor the pre-match odds from bookmakers, with Avtomobilist given a threefold advantage.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the course of their last four head-to-head clashes, Avtomobilist have consistently outperformed Sibir. In the current regular season, "Avto" lead the series with a 3-0 scoreline. Their previous encounter at the UGMK Arena ended in a commanding 7-1 victory for the hosts. Whether Nikolai Zavarkhin's squad can continue this favorable trend will be revealed soon.
Head-to-head statistics Avtomobilist - Sibir Novosibirsk
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Team Overview
🔴 Avto's current winning streak has reached three consecutive games, propelling the club to 4th place in the standings with 55 points from 46 games. Avtomobilist are particularly effective at home, collecting 32 points from 22 matches. Last weekend, Nikolay Zavarukhin's squad thrashed Salavat Yulaev 6-2 on the ice of the UGMK Arena. Here's what the head coach of the Yekaterinburg team said after the match: "A strong start determined the outcome of the game. We played actively and scored some great goals. We also set a record for penalties. So tomorrow, the team will have a day off. But those who got penalized will be working." For the record, Avtomobilist accumulated 20 penalty minutes in their last game.
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
🔵 Instability is the main adversary for the Novosibirsk club. The lack of balance in their lines contributes to this issue. Currently, the "Snowmen" are struggling to maintain their position within the TOP-8 of the East. It's also worth noting that Sibir have the worst defense in the East, conceding an average of 3.23 goals per game. In their previous league encounter, Yaroslav Lyuzenkov's squad fell short against Neftekhimik (1-3) on home ice. Despite this, the Siberians appeared significantly better, as evidenced by the shot-on-goal statistics: 39 to 17 in favor of Sibir. However, insufficient persistence in front of the net and poor finishing were among the key reasons for their defeat. The leading scorer for the "Snowmen" in the current stretch of the regular season is Yegor Alanov, with a tally of 4+20.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Avtomobilist: Alikin - Osipov, Tryamkin - Boucher, Da Costa, Golyashev
Sibir: Krasotkin - Priskie, Gordeev - Beck, Endroff, Wilson
🥅 Goalkeepers
Anton Krasotkin has been Sibir's go-to goalie in recent seasons. This regular season, he has appeared in 35 games. His average performance stats show a save percentage of 91.22% with a goals-against average of 2.77.
Yevgeny Alikin is an invaluable asset for Avtomobilist, thanks in part to his experience at a high level. The 31-year-old netminder has played in 25 games this season. During this stretch, he has achieved a save percentage of 92.33% and a goals-against average of 2.32.
Editorial Prediction
Not only are Avto in great form and delivering an exemplary home series, but the team from Yekaterinburg also feels comfortable in head-to-head matchups against the "Snowmen." In our view, Sibir's lineup confusion will prevent them from finding success on the ice at the UGMK Arena. The key bet is on Avtomobilist to win in regulation time.
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