Severstal Cherepovec vs Admiral Prediction 20 November 2025
🔊 Cherepovets Severstal are set to host Vladivostok Admiral in a KHL regular season clash. The hosts maintain their momentum and are closing in on the Western leaders. Meanwhile, the visitors have picked up an impressive pace for the first time in a while and are back in contention for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Both teams are determined not to drop points.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have already faced each other this season. In the latter part of October, Admiral hosted Severstal in Vladivostok but couldn't withstand the visitors' intensity and pressure, losing 1-4. Despite their high activity level, outshooting Severstal 43-25, most of the Sailors' attacks lacked significant threat.
Head-to-head statistics Severstal Cherepovec - Admiral

Severstal Cherepovec Team Overview
Andrey Kozyrev's squad have regained their momentum. The hosts have secured five victories in their last six matches and are now aiming to challenge for the top spot in the West, especially as their rivals have started dropping points. A key factor in their numerous successes has been their impressive offensive play. They've already scored 87 goals, which ranks as the second-best in the conference. The coaching staff has managed to instill a systematic approach focused on applying pressure in the opponent's zone, and it's yielding positive results.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec

Admiral Vladivostok Team Overview
The club from Vladivostok, teetering on the brink of the Eastern Conference standings, has made a remarkable comeback. The visitors have secured four wins in their last five matches. This surge has brought the team tantalizingly close to the coveted eighth spot, though the competition promises to be fierce. However, Admiral have managed to score only 59 goals, which hampers their ability to compete on equal footing with the conference's frontrunners. Recently, the team has consciously prioritized defense, but this strategy hasn't always been effective.
Match Results: Admiral Vladivostok
🏒 Projected Lineups
Severstal: Shostak - Gregory, Kaldis - Veriaev, Podshivalev, Dumbadze
Admiral: Huska - Shulak, Shepelev - Geraskin, Shestakov, Petukhov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Severstal's goaltender Konstantin Shostak has been thrust into the starting role and is holding his own. The Belarusian averages a save percentage of 91.2%. While no miracles are expected from him between the pipes, consistency is key.
Admiral's netminder Adam Huska has shown significant improvement alongside his team recently. The Slovakian averages a save percentage of 90.6%, but his progress is evident. His contributions have been pivotal in securing several crucial points for the team.