Admiral vs Sibir Novosibirsk Prediction 26 December 2025
🔊 Admiral will host Sibir Novosibirsk on their home ice in Vladivostok as part of the regular KHL season. Both teams are languishing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings but are still hopeful of making a push for a playoff spot. In this head-to-head clash, they'll determine whose chances of making the crucial leap are higher.
Head-to-Head
This season, the rivals have already faced off three times, with the current hosts holding a 2-1 edge in victories. It's worth noting the competitive nature of these encounters and the relatively low scoring. Together, the opponents have managed to score a total of nine goals in this stretch. Most of the time, the players focused on their defensive play.
Head-to-head statistics Admiral - Sibir Novosibirsk
Admiral Vladivostok Team Overview
The rough patch for the club from Vladivostok continues. They have suffered seven defeats in their last eight games, rightfully finding themselves outside the top eight in the Eastern Conference. A change in the coaching staff hasn't led to any significant improvements. The team has only scored 81 goals while conceding 104. In fact, they have the worst scoring record in the conference, which should be considered the key factor in their struggles. However, their gap from the top eight is still small (4 points), so their dream isn't completely out of reach. Nonetheless, they need to accelerate their efforts.
Match Results: Admiral Vladivostok
Sibir Novosibirsk Team Overview
The team from Novosibirsk has undergone a fairly successful transformation in December. They've secured four wins in seven matches, with only two regulation-time losses. While it's not exactly a tournament surge, especially since Sibir remain at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, there's a glimmer of hope on the horizon. They're just four points-or two victories-away from the coveted eighth spot in the conference. However, their gameplay issues persist. With only 83 goals scored compared to 127 conceded, these are far from impressive stats, particularly in terms of defensive performance, where they rank as the worst in this section of the standings.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Admiral: Shugaev - Shulak, Grman - Geraskin, Shestakov, Soshnikov
Sibir: Berdin - Priskie, Alanov - Beck, Abramov, Wilson
🥅 Goalkeepers
Admiral's goalkeeper has returned to the starting lineup following a coaching staff change, but his presence hasn't significantly improved the situation. The former Severstal player saves an average of 89.4% of shots and has yet to display composure in the net.
Sibir's goaltender, Mikhail Berdin, made the move to Novosibirsk and has already debuted for his new team, but he didn't impress. With only 82.8% of shots saved over 60 minutes, his transfer hasn't paid off yet, though there are still plenty of games ahead.
Editorial Prediction
The hosts have struggled with consistency, and the change in coaching staff hasn't brought about the desired positive changes. Meanwhile, the visitors have shown some improvement in December, though it's hardly a full renaissance. It's worth noting that recent games involving the team from Novosibirsk have been quite high-scoring affairs. In fact, at least five goals were scored in eight of their last nine matches, indicating they might be seeking salvation through offense. Our bet is on total over 4.5 goals.No comments
Betting Tips: Admiral Vladivostok - Sibir Novosibirsk
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