Avtomobilist vs Avangard Omsk Prediction 22 January 2026
🔊 What will be the outcome when two of the Eastern Conference leaders face off? The most intriguing matchup on Thursday's KHL schedule is the clash between Avtomobilist and Avangard at the "UGMK Arena." Nikolai Zavarukhin's squad are in fine form and are determined not to drop points against a direct rival. Meanwhile, the "Hawks" have also found their rhythm, winning their last three games. Bookmakers anticipate a fierce battle, giving equal odds for success to both sides.
Head-to-Head
📊 Currently, Avtomobilist lead the season series against Avangard with a 2-1 advantage. The team from Yekaterinburg have not lost in regulation time in their last four head-to-head matchups. Their most recent encounter was in October of last year, where "Avto" secured a victory with a 3-0 scoreline. Nikolai Zavarukhin's squad needed only 17 shots on target to achieve that success.
Head-to-head statistics Avtomobilist - Avangard Omsk
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Team Overview
🔴 In the current regular season, Avto are showing plenty of ambition. At present, Nikolai Zavarukhin's squad occupy the 4th spot in the Eastern Conference standings, having accumulated 57 points from 47 games. The club excels particularly in home games, averaging 1.48 points per game. Last Tuesday, the team from Yekaterinburg extended their winning streak to four matches with a victory over Sibir (2-0). Their strong defensive organization and effective play in special teams contributed to this result. Here's what the head coach had to say following their latest triumph: "An unnecessary penalty by Avtomobilist towards the end could have led to a different outcome. Alikin with a shutout was great at covering for us."
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
Avangard Omsk Team Overview
⚫ Guy Boucher's objective this season is crystal clear: to contend for the Gagarin Cup. In the current regular season, the "Hawks" are proving their mettle, standing as the closest challengers to Metallurg in terms of points lost. It's also worth noting that the Omsk team boasts the second-best offense in the East, averaging 3.39 goals per game. Avangard's top scorer is Konstantin Okulov, with a tally of 16 goals and 35 assists in 46 games this season. In their last league outing, Guy Boucher's squad comfortably defeated Salavat Yulaev 5-2. The Canadian coach had an animated exchange with reporters post-match: "Wrestling? Don't make me laugh! It was more like a handbag fight. At times, Avangard looked amateurish, but there's something to be said for the habit of winning."
Match Results: Avangard Omsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Avtomobilist: Alikin - Osipov, Tryamkin - Macek, Sharov, Sprong
Avangard: Serebryakov - Sharipzyanov, Cecconi - Okulov, Ponomaryov, Rashevsky
🥅 Goaltenders
Evgeny Alikin has been delivering exemplary performances lately. Over his last six games, he has managed to stop at least 93% of shots faced. Let's note his average statistical figures throughout the current regular season: a save percentage of 92.54%, a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.23, and 2 shutouts.
Nikita Serebryakov is rightfully one of the leaders of the Omsk club. The 30-year-old goaltender has already played in 38 games this season. During this stretch, he has achieved a save percentage of 92.75% with a GAA of 2.28, along with 2 shutouts to his name.
Editor's Prediction
Both clubs enter the upcoming clash riding a wave of victories. It's crucial to consider each team's ability to adapt to the opponent's strengths and engage in physical hockey. Given this, we anticipate a fierce contest that won't yield a high number of goals. In fact, their last four head-to-head meetings have seen no more than five goals scored in total. The key bet here is on under 5.5 goals.
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Betting Tips: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg - Avangard Omsk
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