Lokomotiv Yaroslavl vs Admiral Prediction 23 December 2025
🔊 Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv are set to host Admiral Vladivostok on their home ice as part of the KHL regular season. The hosts were riding a solid winning streak but recently suffered a disappointing setback. Meanwhile, the visitors are adjusting to a new head coach, struggling to find consistency, and continue to drop points. This clash features teams from opposite ends of the league standings.
Head-to-Head
Earlier this season, these rivals already faced off. In early December in Vladivostok, Admiral put up a commendable fight against the reigning champions but ultimately fell short, losing 1-3. Despite outshooting their opponents 29 to 25, Admiral couldn't capitalize. Impeccable play from forward Maxim Berezkin, who scored once and assisted twice, helped Lokomotiv secure the two points.
Head-to-head statistics Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Admiral
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Team Overview
Bob Hartley's squad put on an impressive run in the first half of December. The hosts secured four consecutive victories, displaying a champion-like consistency. However, they couldn't maintain the pace. Despite this, the club held onto the top spot in the West, with their standing unthreatened. Statistically, there are no concerns regarding Lokomotiv. The team has scored 112 goals while conceding 83, both among the best figures in the conference. Nonetheless, a minor slip-up doesn't necessarily indicate a full-blown decline in form.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Admiral Vladivostok Team Overview
The club from Vladivostok continues their "descent into the abyss." Admiral have suffered six losses in their last seven games, drifting further away from the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference. The resignation of head coach Leonid Tambiev has not led to significant improvements. In fact, the issues have only intensified. The visitors have managed to score just 79 goals, the worst record in the conference, with no signs of improvement in their offensive output whatsoever. Moreover, the team lacks internal resources for progress.
Match Results: Admiral Vladivostok
🏒 Projected Lineups
Lokomotiv: Isaev - Rafikov, Bereglazov - Surin, Ivanov, Radulov
Admiral: Huska - Shulak, Grman - Geraskin, Shestakov, Soshnikov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Lokomotiv's goaltender Daniil Isaev consistently maintains a top-tier performance. The homegrown talent averages a 92% save rate and has recorded two shutouts. He diligently avoids major lapses.
Admiral's netminder Adam Huska steers clear of costly mistakes and delivers an impressive performance as the last line of defense. The Slovakian averages a 90.7% save rate and has also posted two shutouts, but it's not enough to change his team's standings.
Editorial Prediction
The likelihood of the champion's ultimate success is quite high, supported by their current form. Bob Hartley's squad have won four of their last five games, while the visitors have been notably underwhelming. Admiral have lost six of their last seven matches, including five by at least a two-goal margin. We believe the hosts will confidently secure their routine home points. Our bet is on Lokomotiv to win with a -1.5 handicap.No comments
Betting Tips: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Admiral Vladivostok
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