Sibir Novosibirsk vs Avtomobilist Prediction 23 December 2025
🔊 Novosibirsk's Sibir will host Yekaterinburg's Avtomobilist on their home ice as part of the KHL regular season. The hosts remain at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, but they have started to "show signs of life" and are now just four points away from the coveted eighth spot. The visitors, meanwhile, are gradually overcoming their challenges and are firmly holding their place within the playoff positions in the conference.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have clashed twice this season, but neither encounter turned into a real contest. Avtomobilist secured two victories with a combined score of 11-3. Whether in Novosibirsk or Yekaterinburg, Sibir struggled to cope with the pressure from their opponents. Forward Maxim Denezhkin made the most significant contribution to his team's success, scoring three goals in total. However, he will miss the upcoming clash due to an injury.
Head-to-head statistics Sibir Novosibirsk - Avtomobilist
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
The club from Novosibirsk seems to have remembered that their playoff hopes aren't entirely extinguished yet. The hosts have secured four wins in their last six games, with only one regulation-time loss. While this can't be called a tournament surge, especially since Sibir remain at the bottom of the East, the improvement in results is quite evident. However, in terms of statistics, the team still has room for improvement. They've scored just 83 goals, which is one of the lowest figures in this part of the standings.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Team Overview
Nikolai Zavaryukhin's squad struggled to find consistency for a long time, frequently alternating between impressive victories and outright failures. However, the team managed to break this peculiar streak and secured back-to-back wins in mid-December. This allowed them to maintain their position in the playoff spots of the Eastern Conference, although they still lagged significantly behind the leaders. In terms of scoring, the team has no issues, boasting a respectable 112 goals. Nonetheless, there are internal resources available for further progress, and it's just a matter of utilizing them effectively.
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
🏒 Projected Lineups
Sibir: Krasotkin - Alanov, Priskie - Wilson, Abramov, Beck
Avtomobilist: Galkin - Yudin, Blaker - Gorbunov, Da Costa, Boucher
🥅 Goalkeepers
Sibir's goaltender Anton Krasotkin continues to maintain an exceptional level of performance. The former Admiral player boasts an average save percentage of 91.1% and has recorded one shutout. It's remarkable to see such stats from a team sitting at the bottom of the conference standings.
Avtomobilist's goalie Vladimir Galkin has recently hit a rough patch. The homegrown talent has faltered twice but still maintains a respectable average save percentage of 93.1%. However, there's been a noticeable decline in his performance as the last line of defense.
Editorial Prediction
Despite their recent improvement and consistent point collection, the hosts can't be considered favorites for the upcoming clash. Sibir have lost six consecutive head-to-heads at home, which doesn't bode well for them. The visitors are riding a wave of positive momentum, having secured back-to-back victories for the first time in a while, making it an ideal moment to start a winning streak, especially against a suitable opponent like this one. Our pick is Avtomobilist to win in regulation time.No comments
Betting Tips: Sibir Novosibirsk - Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
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