Lada vs Barys Astana Prediction 20 January 2026
🎙️ What will be the outcome of the debut clash between the "Owls" and the "Lynxes" this season? This coming Tuesday, the Lada Arena will host the showdown between Lada and Barys. Both clubs are coming off wins in their last games and are looking to extend their winning streaks. Unlike the team from Tolyatti, the Kazakh club has a much better chance of making the playoffs. Bookmakers anticipate a closely contested game, with no significant favoritism towards either side.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the previous KHL season, Lada outperformed Barys in their series, winning 3:1. Notably, the "Owls" have remained unbeaten in regulation time over the last nine head-to-head games. The last time the "Snow Leopards" secured a clean victory against the Tolyatti club was back in the 2017/18 regular season (4:3). We'll find out soon if they can replicate that success after eight years.
Head-to-head statistics Lada - Barys Astana
Lada Team Overview
⚪️ The Togliatti club delivered a textbook performance in their last match against Sochi (4-0). Pavel Desyatkov's squad showcased their aggressive play, consistently creating threats near the opponent's goal. The shot count stood at 36 to 17 in Lada's favor. Colby Williams played a pivotal role in the victory; the Canadian defenseman provided two assists and was indispensable in puck distribution. Currently, the "Owls" remain at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, having accumulated 32 points from 47 games. Notably, Lada has the league's weakest defense, conceding an average of 3.57 goals per game.
Match Results: Lada
Barys Astana Team Overview
🔵 The Kazakh club is currently making their playoff pursuit more challenging for themselves. At the moment, Barys are sitting in 10th place in the standings, with 39 points from 48 games. Their away performances are particularly disappointing, having secured only 14 points from 21 matches. However, they are just 2 points shy of the playoff zone. Last weekend, Barys pulled off a sensational victory over CSKA Moscow (3-1). This result showcased the resilience of the Kazakh club's players. Here's what Barys head coach Mikhail Kravets had to say after the win against the "Army Men": "Barys played well against Avtomobilist, Neftekhimik, Salavat, Torpedo. All opponents are strong. But CSKA - even the name sounds different."
Match Results: Barys Astana
🏒 Projected Lineups
Lada: Trushkov - Williams, Semin - Mikhailov, Souhukh, Tianulin
Barys: Schell - Walsh, Massey - Vecchione, Morelli, Willman
🥅 Goaltenders
Alexander Trushkov has participated in 19 games this regular season. During this stretch, he has saved 90.16% of shots with a goals-against average (GAA) of 3.43. He also boasts 2 shutouts.
Since joining the KHL, Adam Schell has adapted swiftly to the league's pace. Even with one of the weaker teams, he maintains impressive reliability stats: a 92.14% save percentage, a GAA of 2.48, and 2 shutouts.
Editorial Prediction
It's worth noting that both teams have vulnerable defenses this season, with Lada conceding an average of 3.57 goals and Barys allowing 2.94 per game. Additionally, in 7 out of the last 9 games involving the "Owls," there were at least six goals scored in total. Our editorial team anticipates an open, high-scoring hockey match with plenty of goals on both sides. The key bet is on total goals over 4.5.
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