Traktor Chelyabinsk vs Spartak Moscow Prediction 21 September 2025
🔊 Chelyabinsk Traktor are set to host Moscow Spartak on their home ice. The hosts are living up to their status as last season's Gagarin Cup finalists and have already claimed the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The visitors, on the other hand, are struggling with roster issues and finding it difficult to compete in the West, a situation few could have predicted.
Head-to-Head
Since 2023, the opponents have clashed five times. Traktor hold a slight edge in this stretch, securing three victories against two losses. It's worth noting the intense level of competition during this period-each of the last four encounters has gone beyond regulation time, with neither side scoring more than five goals.
Head-to-head statistics Traktor Chelyabinsk - Spartak Moscow
Traktor Chelyabinsk Team Overview
Benoit Groulx's squad may have taken some time to find their rhythm, but they are now on a strong run. After a few painful setbacks at the start, the club has strung together three consecutive victories. On one hand, this success can be attributed to the schedule and the level of their opponents. Wins against Sochi (4-3 OT) and Neftekhimik (3-2) were quite anticipated. On the other hand, they also managed to confidently handle a strong Avtomobilist (2-0) during this stretch. It's clear that the club is gradually hitting their stride and reaching their consistently high level of performance. Their dominance in the East is likely to continue.
Match Results: Traktor Chelyabinsk
Spartak Moscow Team Overview
The "Red and Whites" have been struggling almost from the start of the regular season. To make matters worse, their situation is only deteriorating over time. In their last five outings, the visitors have suffered four defeats. Notably, their sole victory came in a heated clash against CSKA, which they won in a shootout (5-4). The departure of Nikolay Goldobin has made their attack less versatile, while Ivan Morozov's suspension has disrupted a well-coordinated first line. Against this backdrop, their current setbacks seem entirely logical. The coaching staff, led by Alexei Zhamnov, faces the challenge of turning things around with very limited resources.
Match Results: Spartak Moscow
🏒 Projected Lineups
Traktor: Driedger - Kroshinsky, Gross - Leivo, Svetlakov, Goryunov-Rolziger
Spartak: Zagidulin - Mironov, Kinn - Korostelyov, Rubtsov, Ruzicka
🥅 Goalkeepers
Traktor's goaltender Chris Driedger is settling into the new league quite comfortably. His transition from the NHL has been relatively smooth. He already has a shutout against Avtomobilist to his credit. He can also confidently add his previous performance against Neftekhimik to his achievements, boasting a 91.3% save percentage.
Spartak's netminder Artem Zagidulin, despite the final loss, showcased his best form in the last game against Avtomobilist. He stopped 91.3% of shots and maintained a strong presence in goal. However, the upcoming match will pose an even greater challenge for him.
Editorial Prediction
The hosts are on a remarkable run of form. Chelyabinsk have successfully integrated numerous newcomers into their squad and show no signs of slowing down. In fact, with each game, the team looks increasingly solid and always has the ability to step up when needed. The visitors, on the other hand, are performing well below expectations, and the reasons for this are quite apparent. Their roster issues seem insurmountable at this stage. Our bet is on Traktor to win in regulation time.No comments
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