Sibir Novosibirsk vs Severstal Cherepovec Prediction 22 September 2025
🔊 Novosibirsk's Sibir are set to host Cherepovets' Severstal in the upcoming KHL regular season matchday. The home team, after a shaky start, have gradually found their rhythm, albeit capitalizing on the weaknesses of their opponents. The visitors, on the other hand, have struggled with consistency, frequently alternating between impressive performances and outright failures.
Head-to-Head
Since 2023, the rivals have faced off six times, with Severstal holding a dominant edge. The visitors have claimed victory five times during this stretch, suffering just one defeat (2-4). It's worth noting that none of these encounters went beyond regulation time, and high-scoring games were a rarity - only twice did the teams combine for more than five goals.
Head-to-head statistics Sibir Novosibirsk - Severstal Cherepovec
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
The team from Novosibirsk managed to net just one goal in their opening three games of the regular season, suffering shutout defeats against Amur (0-2) and Admiral (0-2). Their offensive play appeared extremely passive and ineffective, resulting in significant changes to their line combinations, with at least the top line looking completely different. However, a complete transformation and improvement are still not in sight. The "Sibiryaks" were simply fortunate with the schedule. Back-to-back games against Amur, who are struggling more with each passing day, allowed them to slightly "adjust their aim" - winning 4-3 in a shootout and 1-0. Nonetheless, a full recovery is not yet on the horizon, and there's still plenty of work to be done.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
Severstal Cherepovec Team Overview
Andrey Kozyrev's squad has shown a high level of inconsistency. They can defeat Spartak Moscow away (2-1), only to lose by the same scoreline against CSKA. The team's line combinations lack stability, which might be contributing to their frequent slip-ups. However, there are positives; unlike many of their rivals, the visitors have never left the ice without scoring. They always find a way to the opponent's net. They also demonstrate resilience, as evidenced by their comeback victory over Barys two days ago (3-2). The trip to Novosibirsk could be quite telling in assessing the team's future prospects.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec
🏒 Projected Lineups
Sibir: Krasotkin - Alanov, Priskie - Kara, Rasskazov, Tkachev
Severstal: Skotnikov - Grudinin, Davydov - Liska, Abrosimov, Tankov
🥅 Goalies
Sibir's goaltender Anton Krasotkin has already secured two shutouts in the current regular season. His heroic feats are often interspersed with notable lapses, sometimes occurring just two days apart. This was evident in the matchups against Amur, where he first saved only 86.4% of shots, then followed it up with a perfect 100% performance.
Severstal's goalie Vsevolod Skotnikov, a product of Moscow's CSKA, is making his KHL debut at the senior level for Cherepovets. So far, his performances have been less than stellar, with save percentages of 83% against Metallurg and 86% against Barys.
Editor's Prediction
Despite the hosts' back-to-back victories, it's hard to classify them as favorites in the East overall, or in this upcoming clash specifically. Their offensive issues remain glaringly apparent, as scoring goals is a significant challenge for the "Siberians." The visitors are exactly the type of team that can capitalize on this weakness. With minimal pressure and effective defense, Cherepovets can maximize their advantage, potentially needing just a few goals to secure victory. Our bet is on Severstal to win in regulation time.No comments
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