AK Bars Kazan vs Sibir Novosibirsk Prediction 24 January 2026
🔊 Will Kazan's winning streak continue? One of the highlights of Saturday's KHL schedule is the clash between Ak Bars and Sibir at the Tatneft Arena. It's worth noting that Anvar Gatiyatulin's squad are currently the closest challengers to the Eastern Conference leaders and are eyeing a bid for the Continental Cup. Meanwhile, the "Snowmen" are focused on securing a playoff spot. So far, Yaroslav Luzhenkov's team are struggling to maintain their position within the top eight.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the current regular season, these teams have faced each other just once, with the "Greens" completely dominating the game (49 shots on target compared to 20). The result was a convincing 4-1 victory. Ak Bars have now extended their winning streak against Sibir to three consecutive games. Can Yaroslav Lyuzenkov find a way to break the "Bars" and claim victory? We’ll find out soon enough.
Head-to-head statistics AK Bars Kazan - Sibir Novosibirsk
AK Bars Kazan Team Overview
🟢 Currently, the Kazan club is riding a four-game winning streak. Anvar Gatiyatulin has managed to build a cohesive team with a strong defensive organization, allowing just 2.37 goals per game (the best record in the league). Last Wednesday, the "Bars" had a successful outing at the "Fetisov Arena," securing a 4-1 victory over Admiral. Here's what Ak Bars' head coach said after their fourth consecutive win: "The Far East is a unique trip. It was an intense series, and we played well." The main offensive force for the "Greens" this season is Kirill Semyonov, who has tallied 38 points (12 goals, 26 assists) in 49 games.
Match Results: AK Bars Kazan
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
🔵 Last Thursday, the "Snowmen" pulled off a shocking victory over Metallurg Magnitogorsk with a 2-1 win in regulation time. The Novosibirsk club became only the third team in the current regular season to secure an away victory against Magnitka. Currently, Sibir sit in 8th place in the standings, boasting 43 points from 49 games, holding a slim 4-point lead over the 9th spot. Interestingly, Sibir have the worst defense in their conference during away games, conceding an average of 3.23 goals per game. The most productive player for the "Snowmen" is Yegor Alanov, who has tallied 4 goals and 21 assists in 42 games this season.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Ak Bars: Arefyev - Miller, Terekhov - Galimov, Safonov, Barabanov
Sibir: Berdin - Gordeev, Priskie - Wilson, Nekolenko, Endroff
🥅 Goaltenders
Maksim Arefyev is a promising talent with every chance to become an indispensable figure for Ak Bars in the future. In this regular season, he has appeared in 7 games. Let's note his goaltending stats over this stretch: a save percentage of 93.93%, a goals-against average (GAA) of 1.88, and 1 shutout.
Mikhail Berdin is set to face his former team. Earlier this season, the 27-year-old Russian played 13 matches for Ak Bars. Meanwhile, he's donned the "Snowmen" jersey just 4 times. During this period, he has managed a save percentage of 90.98% with a GAA of 2.75.
Editor's Prediction
Recent head-to-head clashes have seen the Kazan club dominate proceedings. It's worth noting that the "Greens" are in outstanding form right now, riding a four-game winning streak. Given their impressive home ice performances and the "Snowmen's" poor defensive displays on the road, we suggest the following bet - Ak Bars to win with a -1.5 handicap.
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