Ak Bars Kazan vs Lada Prediction 21 September 2026
🔊 Lada embark on their road trip to Tatarstan after suffering two heavy home defeats, conceding a total of 13 goals. Ak Bars are also going through a rough patch, with just one win in their last four outings. Following a dramatic comeback in the Green Derby, Kazan then fell short against Sochi. Notably, last season it was Lada who proved to be a real thorn in Anvar Gatiyatulin’s side, winning three out of four head-to-head clashes. Now, Ak Bars will look to rewrite that narrative on home ice.
Lada take the season series
📊 These sides have faced off 30 times in the KHL, with Ak Bars claiming 19 wins to Lada’s 11, and the Kazan club holding a 88-62 advantage in goals scored. However, last season bucked the historical trend in this rivalry. Lada took three of the four meetings, twice coming out on top in Kazan-once in overtime and once via shootout. The most recent clash also went Lada’s way (5-3), with Riley Sawchuk bagging a brace.
Head-to-head statistics Ak Bars Kazan - Lada
The attack has yet to live up to expectations.
Ak Bars generate an average of 2.68 expected goals per game, but are converting just 2.3 goals. After their dramatic comeback in the Green Derby-where they overturned a 0-3 deficit to beat Salavat Yulaev in overtime-they suffered a setback against Sochi. Both Kevin Hayes and Alexander Khmelevsky remain scoreless at the start of the season, with Khmelevsky even left out of the squad for the previous game.
In Sirius, Ak Bars struggled to create chances. They were outshot 19 to 31, managing to come from behind twice thanks to Nikita Dynyak and Artyom Galimov. However, Sochi regained the lead in the third period and held on for a 3-2 win. Arefyev is sidelined with an injury, while Khmelevsky’s availability remains uncertain.
Match Results: Ak Bars Kazan
The team are very inconsistent.
Lada started the season looking solid defensively, but their recent home stretch has painted a different picture. First, the Togliatti side conceded seven goals to Torpedo, then allowed six more against Barys. In September, Lada are averaging just 1.7 goals per game, with half of their ten goals coming from Riley Sawchuk. Over the past ten days, Lada have been shut out twice.
The clash with Barys was particularly tough for their offense. The hosts managed only seven shots on target across 60 minutes and suffered a 0-6 defeat, conceding in every period. After the game, Pavel Zubov emphasized the need for the team to simplify their approach. Altybarmakyan and Romanov remain sidelined through injury.
Match Results: Lada
⚡️ Key Players
Kirill Semyonov has tallied eight points in seven games for Ak Bars, scoring once and providing seven assists. Artem Galimov sits on six points with four goals and two assists, while Nikita Lyamkin also has six points, all coming from assists.
For Lada, Riley Sawchuk leads the way with seven points in six appearances-five goals and two assists. Nikita Mikhailov has picked up six points, all from assists. Nikita Setdikov has five points to his name, with one goal and four assists.
🥅 Goaltenders
Timur Bilyalov has started five games for Ak Bars, recording two wins, two losses, and one game decided beyond regulation. He has stopped 127 of 136 shots for a 93.4% save percentage, boasts a 1.78 goals-against average, and has one shutout to his credit. Maksim Arefyev has made two appearances, posting a 90.8% save percentage and a 2.96 goals-against average.
Nikita Podskrebalin has featured in five games for Lada, picking up one win against three defeats. He has turned aside 109 of 122 shots for an 89.3% save percentage and a 3.24 goals-against average. Andrei Mishurov has played three times, suffering two losses with an 85.7% save percentage and a 4.49 goals-against average.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Lada’s defense has struggled massively in recent outings-after conceding seven goals to Torpedo, they shipped six more against Barys. While Ak Bars are also far from their best, the key factor for this bet lies in the head-to-head history between these sides.
In each of their last five meetings, at least two goals have been scored in the second period. The trend holds strong in Kazan as well, with the second-period total going over 1.5 goals in seven of their past eight encounters there. Given Lada’s current defensive woes, this pattern looks even more convincing. My pick: Over 1.5 goals in the second period.
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