Lada vs SKA St. Petersburg Prediction 21 September 2025
🔊 Togliatti's Lada are set to host St. Petersburg's SKA in another KHL regular-season matchup. The hosts have had such a rough start to the season that they opted for a coaching change. The visitors, on the other hand, didn't hit their stride immediately but have gradually found their usual solid form. The favorite for the upcoming clash is quite clear.
Head-to-Head
Since 2023, the rivals have faced each other five times, including just a few days ago. SKA have come out on top in every encounter. Only once did the games extend beyond regulation time, highlighting the disparity in class between the teams. In the current regular season, Lada have already suffered a heavy defeat, losing 1-6.
Head-to-head statistics Lada - SKA St. Petersburg
Lada Team Overview
After their initial victory over Avtomobilist at the start of the regular season, the hosts have hit a rough patch, suffering four consecutive losses. In their last three games, the team was thoroughly outplayed, with a total score of 3-17. This led to the first coaching dismissal of the current KHL season-Boris Mironov has left Tolyatti. Pavel Desyatkov, who once played for Lada and coached Vityaz last season, has taken over as head coach. It's hard to say if his arrival will inspire the players, but their chances of drastically turning things around are slim. The current roster simply doesn't offer much reason for optimism looking ahead.
Match Results: Lada
SKA St. Petersburg Team Overview
Igor Larionov's squad is gradually finding their rhythm. The contrast with the opening games of the regular season is quite telling. They lost their first two matches with a combined score of 6-10, but have since started to reclaim their form. Currently, they are on a three-game winning streak, during which they convincingly defeated Traktor (5-2) and Lada (6-1). The tactical ideas of the renowned coach and their execution by the players are becoming increasingly evident. The team aims to play an offensive style with intense board battles in the opponent's zone. While they prioritize positional attacks, they also employ quick counterattacks.
Match Results: SKA St. Petersburg
🏒 Projected Lineups
Lada: Trushkov - Cotton, Semin - Dyadenkin, Savchuk, Chivilev
SKA: Zavragin - Smirnov, Murphy - Zykov, Khayrullin, Vorobyov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Lada's goalie Alexander Trushkov has shown commendable performance despite his teammates' struggles. In their last game against Torpedo (1-5), he managed to save 91.1% of shots. It's not his fault that his teammates repeatedly fail to compete.
SKA's goalkeeper Egor Zavragin made his season debut in the recent match against Dinamo Minsk. The young netminder immediately impressed with his performance, saving 94.4% of shots. It's quite possible he'll now secure the starting position.
Editor's Prediction
There's no doubt about the visitors securing a victory here; the difference in class between the teams is immense. The hosts are deep in crisis, and a change in the coaching staff is unlikely to drastically alter their situation in just a few days. Meanwhile, the visitors are steadily gaining confidence in their abilities, with their play resembling a well-oiled machine where every move is strategic and effective. The roster allows the team from Saint Petersburg to play from a position of strength. Our bet is on SKA to win in regulation time.No comments
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