Traktor Chelyabinsk vs Amur Khabarovsk Prediction 22 March 2025
📢 Will Traktor affirm their dominance at the top of the Eastern Conference standings? This Saturday, the "Polar Bears" will host visitors from Khabarovsk on their home ice in Chelyabinsk. It's important to note that neither team has any playoff motivation heading into this matchup. Our editorial team has conducted a statistical analysis, highlighting key trends. From this prediction, we will identify the main betting tip for the game.
Head-to-Head
Interestingly, the previous head-to-head clash at the Traktor Arena ended with Amur's victory. Despite the Chelyabinsk team's dominance on the ice, Viktor Kostyuchenko's squad capitalized on their opportunities and secured an overtime win (3-2 OT).
Head-to-head statistics Traktor Chelyabinsk - Amur Khabarovsk
Traktor Chelyabinsk Team Overview
This season could be a breakthrough for Traktor. Benoît Groulx has brought structure and managed to improve team chemistry at the Chelyabinsk club. Despite the Canadian coach's preference for cautious hockey, the "White Bears" excel in the offensive phases. On average, they score 3.3 goals per game, the best result in the East. In addition, Traktor are rightfully considered a disciplined team, averaging just 6 minutes and 8 seconds of penalty time per game. On an individual level, Vitali Kravtsov stands out-he has registered points in 10 of the last 11 games (6 goals and 7 assists).
Match Results: Traktor Chelyabinsk
Amur Khabarovsk Team Overview
Amur fans are already looking ahead to the next season. Indeed, the "Tigers" are set for significant personnel changes during the offseason. The coaching position is a primary concern, with Alexei Zavarukhin remaining the leading candidate for the role. A major issue for Khabarovsk this regular season has been their defense, conceding an average of 3.48 goals per game-the worst in the league. Among the injured players are Alex Broadhurst, Devin Brosseau, and Sergey Dubakin. Amur's top scorer is Alex Galchenyuk, who has tallied 37 points with 20 goals and 17 assists.
Match Results: Amur Khabarovsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Traktor: Fucale - Kampfer, Dronov - Goryunov-Rolghizer, Tkachev, Kravtsov
Amur: Jurusik - Mishchenko, Bryntsev - Barulin, Grachev, Galchenyuk
🥅 Goaltenders
In the current regular season, Zachary Fucale has already recorded 9 shutouts. It took him 48 games to achieve this feat. Other statistics highlight the Canadian's elite level: a save percentage of 92.31% and a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.04.
Matthew Jurusik has played only 18 games in the Tigers' jersey. When analyzing the American goaltender's personal stats, it's crucial to consider the significant defensive struggles faced by Khabarovsk: a save percentage of 90.76%, a GAA of 3.48, and no shutouts.
Editor's Prediction
It's unlikely Benoît Grou will risk his players' health by demanding excessive intensity, given the match's status and the current standings of the "Polar Bears." Meanwhile, Viktor Kostyuchenko's squad are eager to make a statement in their final game of the season. Our focus is on this outcome: Amur to win with a +2.5 handicap.No comments
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