Barys Astana vs Traktor Chelyabinsk Prediction 23 December 2025
🔊 Astana's Barys are set to host Chelyabinsk's Traktor in another game day of the KHL regular season. The hosts had a solid run in December but have since stumbled and are now struggling to maintain their spot in the Eastern Conference's playoff zone. Meanwhile, the visitors continue their downward spiral in the standings and could soon drop out of the conference's top eight.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have faced each other three times this season, with the current visitors holding a 2-1 advantage in wins. It's worth noting the fiercely competitive nature of these encounters, as on two occasions, the games extended beyond regulation time. Despite this, both teams have been quite effective offensively, combining to score a total of 21 goals.
Head-to-head statistics Barys Astana - Traktor Chelyabinsk
Barys Astana Team Overview
The club from Kazakhstan's capital secured three wins in their last five matches and put on a commendable performance during their away series in the second half of December. However, upon returning home, Barys suffered a crushing defeat, which overshadowed their previous achievements. The team holds onto the eighth spot in the East, but their prospects remain uncertain. A major issue for the squad continues to be their lackluster defense. They have conceded 116 goals, one of the worst records in the conference, which hardly inspires confidence.
Match Results: Barys Astana
Traktor Chelyabinsk Team Overview
The visitors have just appointed their new head coach last week, with Yevgeny Koreshkov taking the helm. However, this hasn't translated into immediate positive changes. The team has now lost five consecutive matches, including the last two with a combined score of 8-15. This is a complete defensive collapse, coupled with issues in goal. It's no surprise that under such circumstances, the club has squandered its resilience and is now teetering on the brink of falling out of the Eastern Conference's top eight. Traktor have conceded 125 goals, the worst record in the conference.
Match Results: Traktor Chelyabinsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Barys: Shutov - Walsh, McCoshen - Vecchione, Morelli, Willman
Traktor: Mylnikov - Gross, Koromyslov - Kravtsov, Grigorenko, Leivo
🥅 Goalkeepers
Barys' goaltender Andrey Shutov had another setback last week, yet overall, he maintains respectable stats. The former Slovan player has a save percentage of 90.6% and has recorded one shutout. However, for his team, this hasn't been enough.
Traktor's goalie Sergey Mylnikov returned to the starting lineup for the first time in a while, but it didn't lead to success for his team. The local product has a save percentage of 90.3% and has had a few truly disappointing outings.
Editor's Prediction
We have two teams here that aren't exactly known for their defensive prowess. While they need to fight to maintain their spots in the Eastern Conference playoff race, that doesn't mean their defense will suddenly tighten up. In this context, it's worth focusing on scoring potential. In four of Barys' last seven games, at least six goals were scored, and a similar trend is seen in eight of Traktor's last ten matches. Both patterns are likely to continue in Astana. Our bet is on over 5.5 goals.No comments
Betting Tips: Barys Astana - Traktor Chelyabinsk
in last 5 games (KHL).in 11 of last 12 games against Traktor Chelyabinsk (KHL).in 8 of last 9 games (KHL).in last 9 home games (KHL).in last 7 games (KHL).in last 7 away games (KHL).in 11 of last 12 away games (KHL).Other predictions
