Norilsk vs Bars Prediction 23 November 2025
📣 This Sunday, another regular season match in the Olimpbet VHL will take place as Norilsk face off against Kazan's Bars. The hosts are currently 28th in the standings, while the visitors sit slightly higher at 20th. For Norilsk, this game is more than just a match; it's a crucial opportunity to earn much-needed points and climb out of the basement of the table. Meanwhile, Bars are eager to edge closer to the coveted 16th spot. Both teams are determined and ready to showcase their full potential.
Head-to-Head
📊 Head-to-head statistics between Norilsk and Bars:
- They have faced each other in 4 matches;
- The home team has claimed 3 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have won 1;
- Goals scored: 12 to 7;
- Average total in the 1st period - 1.25, 2nd period - 1.5, 3rd period - 1.75;
- Average match total - 4.5.
The teams last met on 29 December 2024 at Norilsk's arena, where the score was 2-3.
Head-to-head statistics Norilsk - Bars

Norilsk Team Overview
Norilsk sit at the bottom of the table with nine wins and eighteen losses. In their last five games, they've managed to secure just one victory while suffering four defeats. Norilsk's scoring performance leaves much to be desired, averaging only 1.85 goals per game while conceding 2.7 goals. At home, the "Bears" face an even gloomier situation, allowing an average of 3.13 goals per match on their own ice. The team's issues lie in both their unreliable defense and lackluster offensive efforts, leading to frequent point losses even against mid-tier opponents.
Match Results: Norilsk

Bars Team Overview
Despite not having the most consistent results in recent matches, Bars appear more stable than their opponent. Over their last ten games, the team has secured five victories and suffered five defeats, showcasing an impressive balance between goals scored and conceded (approximately 2.2 goals scored and 2.1 conceded). It's particularly worth highlighting Kazan's performance in the second period when playing away. Bars have consistently scored more than one goal in the second period for seven consecutive games. Their strategic approach to the game commands respect and makes them a formidable opponent for any team.
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First period wins for the home team (on home ice) - 1; for the away team (on the road) - 0;
- Average total in the first period: 1.25;
- Today's home team averages 0.75 goals, while the visitors average 0.5.
First Period Statistics: Norilsk (home) vs Bars (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 14;
- Wins: 4 (26.67%) vs 3 (21.43%);
- Losses: 4 (26.67%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- Draws: 7 (46.67%) vs 6 (42.86%).
- Average goals scored: 0.53 vs 0.5;
- Average goals conceded: 0.67 vs 0.57.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 1 vs 2;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 4 vs 5;
- Average total in the first period: 1.4 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.5).
- Bars have scored less than 0.5 goals in the first period on the road in 8 of their last 9 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 4;
- Home team victories - 3, away team victories - 1.
Statistics: Norilsk vs Bars
- Games played in the tournament: 27 vs 24;
- Victories: 9 (33%) vs 10 (42%);
- Losses: 18 (67%) vs 14 (58%);
- Home victories in the tournament: 4;
- Away victories in the tournament: 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Victories: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 7 vs 5;
- Home victories: 2;
- Away victories: 3.
- Bars have not lost (in regulation time) in 9 out of their last 10 away games.
- Bars have not lost (in regulation time) in 8 out of their last 9 matches.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Average goals per match for the home team - 3, for the away team - 1.75;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4.5;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - once;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - twice;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - twice.
Statistics: Norilsk vs Bars
- Average total in the tournament: 4.48 vs 3.5;
- Average goals scored: 1.85 vs 1.83;
- Average goals conceded: 2.7 vs 2.08;
- Norilsk: average total at home in the tournament - 1.87;
- Bars: average total away in the tournament - 1.86;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 1.8 (home - 2.17) vs 2 (away - 2).