Sochi vs Sibir Novosibirsk Prediction 20 September 2026
🔊 Both teams have endured a tough start to the season, each arriving at this head-to-head with just a single win to their name. Sochi did manage to snap their losing streak in their previous outing, pulling off a surprise victory over Ak Bars. Sibir, on the other hand, are still searching for a breakthrough-their road trip began with a defeat to Dinamo Minsk, and they've managed to score just once in their last two games. Given these circumstances, the clash in Sochi offers a valuable chance for one of these sides to get their campaign back on track.
It seems as though Sochi have little chance.
📊 Last season, these sides met just twice, with Sibir coming out on top both times. The February clash was particularly one-sided, as the Novosibirsk outfit routed Sochi 10-1. Sibir’s dominance isn’t limited to last season-Sochi have lost in regulation time in eight of their last nine head-to-head encounters against Sibir.
Head-to-head statistics Sochi - Sibir Novosibirsk
Victories are on the cards
The first four matches of the championship ended in defeat for Sochi, with their offense managing no more than a single goal in each outing. The two clashes against the army clubs proved especially tough: the southerners failed to score across 120 minutes of play. Heading into the game against Ak Bars, Sochi had just two goals in 12 periods. Against this backdrop, their next performance was a dramatic turnaround.
The goalless home streak ended in the opening period, courtesy of Maksim Korostelyov. Cameron Lee and Denis Vengryzhanovsky also found the net, and Sochi claimed a 3-2 victory, outshooting Kazan 30-19 on target. The hosts looked particularly composed in the final stretch-Ak Bars managed only one shot on goal throughout the entire third period. For Vengryzhanovsky, the game-winner was already his third of the current campaign.
Match Results: Sochi
A third consecutive rout
Over their last six games, Yaroslav Lyuzhenkov’s side have managed just one win-a 2-0 victory over Amur. Offensive struggles remain their main concern. In their previous two outings, Sibir have managed to find the net only once in total, and after the defeat in Minsk, the head coach specifically highlighted the lack of goals from his forwards. Right now, defenseman Darren Dietz leads the team in scoring with two goals.
The start of a short road trip did little to spark a turnaround. Dinamo Minsk outshot Sibir 37-21 and secured a 4-1 win, with the visitors’ lone goal coming late in the game-Dietz capitalized on the power play. Anton Krasotkin stopped 33 of 37 shots, while Fedotov has been placed on waivers.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
⚡️ Key Players
Denis Vengryzhanovsky has tallied three points in five games for Sochi, finding the net three times. Maksim Korostelev sits on two points with a goal and an assist, while Matvei Guskov has provided two assists across three appearances.
Darren Dietz leads Sibir with five points in six outings-two goals and three assists. Evgeny Kuznetsov follows with four points (2+2), and Taylor Beck has chipped in with three points, scoring once and setting up two more.
🥅 Goaltenders
Petr Andreyanov has featured in four games for Sochi, picking up one win. He has conceded 11 goals, made 108 saves, and holds a .908 save percentage with a 2.77 goals-against average. Ivan Bocharov played once, allowing five goals and posting an 80% save percentage.
Mikhail Berdin has started four times for Sibir, registering one win and two losses. He has stopped 86 of 98 shots for an .878 save percentage and a 3.04 GAA, including one shutout. Anton Krasotkin has made two starts-both defeats-making 72 saves on 79 shots, good for a .911 save percentage and a 3.50 GAA.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Sochi’s win over Ak Bars marked the first time this season the team managed to score more than two goals in a game. Prior to that, the southern side had failed to reach even that mark in four consecutive outings. After five matches, their average goals per game sits at just one.
The head-to-head record against Sibir also doesn’t inspire much confidence for the hosts. In nine of their last ten meetings, Sochi have scored fewer than three goals. Their previous outing showed some promise in attack, but one productive performance isn’t enough to reverse such a long-standing trend. My pick: Sochi under 2.5 goals (individual total).
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