Admiral vs AK Bars Kazan Prediction 21 January 2026
🔊 Can the "Greens" secure a second victory over the "Sailors" within just a few days? The Wednesday KHL lineup kicks off with a clash between Admiral and Ak Bars at the Fetisov Arena. The teams find themselves on opposite ends of the standings. The hosts are desperately trying to climb out of the bottom spot in the East, while Ak Bars are eyeing a challenge for the top spot in the conference against Magnitka. Bookmakers don't see how the Vladivostok club can avenge their previous loss to the "Bars" - the odds heavily favor the visiting side.
Head-to-Head
📊 Currently, the season series between Admiral and Ak Bars stands at 3-0 in favor of the Kazan club. This past Monday, Anvar Gatiyatulin's squad once again left no room for the "Sailors" - securing a 5-2 victory at Fetisov Arena. Ak Bars have now gone 12 consecutive head-to-head games without losing to the Vladivostok club, and the current form of both teams hardly suggests a change in this trend.
Head-to-head statistics Admiral - AK Bars Kazan
Admiral Vladivostok Team Overview
🟡 The "Sailors" have suffered six consecutive defeats. Currently, the Far Eastern club sits at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, with 34 points from 45 games. Admiral are not known for their home game effectiveness either, having secured only 17 points from 21 matches. Last Monday, the "Sailors" failed to capitalize on several key opportunities, leaving them scoreless. Head coach Oleg Bratash commented after the recent 5-2 loss to Ak Bars: "Once again, it didn't work out. Admiral tried hard and wanted to turn the game around, but the scoreboard tells the story." Notably, Daniil Gutik stands as the top scorer for the Vladivostok team, tallying 12 goals and 16 assists in 44 regular-season games.
Match Results: Admiral Vladivostok
AK Bars Kazan Team Overview
🟢 The "Greens" have found success in 4 of their last 5 matches. This impressive run has secured the club's position in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference standings. It's noteworthy that Ak Bars are particularly strong in away games, having accumulated 31 points after 22 matches, ranking them second in the league. The skill level of their players and their remarkable finishing ability enabled the Kazan club to clinch a victory against Admiral with a score of 3-2. There is a high likelihood that Dmitry Yashkin will leave Ak Bars soon. Head coach Anvar Gatiyatulin commented on the situation: "A coach's job is to prepare the player for the match, so he can unleash his potential in every game. You'd better ask the manager about that issue. Our focus is on getting the guys ready for each specific game."
Match Results: AK Bars Kazan
🏒 Projected Lineups
Admiral: Tsyba - Hrman, Shulak - Petukhov, Shestakov, Timashov
Ak Bars: Bilyalov - Terekhov, Miller - Barabanov, Safonov, Galimov
🥅 Goalies
Arseniy Tsyba has earned the trust of Admiral's coaching staff in recent games. The 24-year-old goaltender has featured in 10 matches this regular season. His personal performance stats show a save percentage of 88.43% and a goals-against average of 3.91.
Timur Bilyalov is a crucial asset for Kazan's Ak Bars. This season, the 30-year-old netminder has participated in 34 games for his team. During this span, he has managed a save percentage of 92.43% and a goals-against average of 2.26, alongside recording 3 shutouts.
Editorial Prediction
Admiral are in dreadful form, having gone six games without a win. The Vladivostok club also struggles in head-to-heads against the "Greens," failing to secure a victory in their last 12 encounters with the Far Eastern team. The editorial choice is a win for Ak Bars in regulation time.
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