Spartak Moscow vs AK Bars Kazan Prediction 25 November 2025
🔊 Spartak Moscow are set to host Ak Bars Kazan on their home ice in the capital. This KHL regular season clash holds significant importance for the hosts, as their rapid decline in the Western Conference standings continues. Meanwhile, the visitors have had a turbulent November, alternating between wins and losses, yet they remain among the frontrunners in the East.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the rivals clashed four times, maintaining parity with two victories each. Only once did they go beyond regulation time, with Ak Bars securing a win at home through a shootout (4-3). It's worth noting the rather average scoring in these encounters during this period, as the teams managed just three goals apiece on two occasions.
Head-to-head statistics Spartak Moscow - AK Bars Kazan
Spartak Moscow Team Overview
Alexei Zhamnov's squad are in a continued downward spiral in the standings. The "Red and Whites" have lost four of their last five games, and as a result, they are teetering on the brink of falling out of the Western Conference's top eight. A telling statistic highlights their struggles: Spartak have conceded 100 goals, one of the worst records in the conference. Despite a respectable offensive output with 88 goals scored, it hasn't been enough to save them. The Moscow club is at serious risk of missing out on the decisive playoff battles by the end of the second half of the regular season.
Match Results: Spartak Moscow
AK Bars Kazan Team Overview
The club from the capital of Tatarstan struggles to boast consistent results. In their last eight matches, they have recorded four wins and four losses. Yet, even this somewhat erratic pace allows the visitors to hold onto second place in the Eastern Conference standings. However, they can't boast impressive statistical figures. They've managed to score only 88 goals, with all their table neighbors having scored more. Defensively, things aren't smooth either, having conceded 81 goals, which is far from the best record among the top eight.
Match Results: AK Bars Kazan
🏒 Projected Lineups
Spartak: Zagidulin - Mironov, Kinn - Korostelyov, Lockhart, Filin
Ak Bars: Bilyalov - Lyamkin, Miller - Barabanov, Semyonov, Yashkin
🥅 Goaltenders
Spartak's goaltender Artem Zagidulin remains highly inconsistent. The former Neftekhimik player is saving just 88.4% of shots on average and has a goals-against average of 3.60. These are notably low figures, prompting management to seek a replacement in goal. Dmitry Nikolaev has already been placed on waivers.
Ak Bars' goalie Timur Bilyalov is gradually regaining his top form. The homegrown talent is averaging a 90.9% save rate and has recorded two shutouts. However, while he performed at a high level in his last two outings, sustained progress may be challenging.
Editorial Prediction
The defensive issues faced by the "Red-Whites" are systemic, and the coaching staff has struggled to address them since the start of the season. It's uncertain whether a new goalkeeper, whom they are actively seeking, will solve these problems. The visiting team may be inconsistent, but they should capitalize on their attacking opportunities. Under such circumstances, it's worth focusing on scoring potential. In Spartak's last seven games, there have been no fewer than six goals scored in each match. We believe this trend could continue in Moscow. Our bet is on over 5.5 goals.No comments
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