Buran vs Kristall Prediction 20 November 2025
📣 On Thursday, local team Buran will face off against Saratov's Kristall on the ice in Voronezh. Both teams currently sit at the lower end of the standings and are eager to secure crucial points to improve their positions.
Head-to-Head
❗️ Last season, the teams faced off twice, with the Saratov side winning both encounters. In Voronezh, they showcased their resilience by clinching the match in a shootout series.
Head-to-head statistics Buran - Kristall

Buran Team Overview
Buran currently sit 26th in the standings. Over their last five matches, the team from Voronezh have secured three victories and suffered two defeats. Buran's average scoring rate is 2.13 goals per game, while they concede an average of 2.65 goals. However, their defense appears more solid at home, allowing just 2.25 goals per match. The "Hurricanes" are particularly strong in the first period, often opening the scoring within the initial minutes, adding a dynamic edge to their play. Yet, not everything is smooth sailing-Buran encounter issues in the latter half of games when their defense starts to falter.
Match Results: Buran

Kristall Saratov Team Overview
Kristall currently sit at the bottom of the standings and are clearly going through a tough period. However, despite their struggles, the team from Saratov occasionally surprises their fans with impressive away victories. In recent outings, they've managed to secure wins twice against their opponents. On average, Kristall scores just under two goals per game (1.96), while conceding nearly three (2.88). Interestingly, they perform better offensively on the road, netting around 2.17 goals per match, but they also concede more frequently-almost three goals (2.92). Special attention should be paid to the second period. It's during this stretch that the "Hedgehogs" often find gaps in their opponents' defenses and capitalize on their opportunities.
Match Results: Kristall Saratov
Prediction for the 1st period
First Period Stats: Buran (home) vs Kristall (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- Number of wins: 3 (25%) vs 3 (25%);
- Number of losses: 1 (8.33%) vs 5 (41.67%);
- Number of draws: 8 (66.67%) vs 4 (33.33%).
- Average goals scored: 0.83 vs 0.58;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.75.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 1;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first period total: 1.2 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.9).
- Buran scores more than 0.5 goals in the first period at home in 7 of their last 8 games.
- Buran scores more than 0.5 goals in the first period in 6 of their last 7 games.
Outcome Prediction
Stats: Buran vs Kristall
- matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 26;
- wins: 9 (39%) vs 7 (27%);
- losses: 14 (61%) vs 19 (73%);
- home wins for the hosts: 5;
- away wins for the visitors: 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 6 vs 6;
- home wins for the hosts: 2;
- away wins for the visitors: 3.
Total Prediction
Stats: Buran vs Kristall
- average total in the tournament: 4.57 vs 4.65;
- average goals scored: 2.13 vs 1.96;
- average goals conceded: 2.65 vs 2.88;
- Buran: average home total in the tournament - 2;
- Kristall: average away total in the tournament - 2.17;
- last 10 matches (average goals scored): 2.1 (home - 1.75) vs 2.2 (away - 2.75).
- Buran scores less than 3.5 goals in 14 of their last 16 games.
- Buran scores less than 3.5 goals at home in 9 consecutive matches.