HC Spartak Moscow vs Avtomobilist Prediction 27 November 2025
🔊 Spartak Moscow will host Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg in the latest round of the KHL regular season. The hosts are experiencing a downward spiral in the standings, prompting the local management to make unexpected changes to both the roster and coaching staff. Meanwhile, the visitors are struggling to overcome the effects of a severe slump that hit the team in early November.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have already faced each other once this season. In mid-September, Avtomobilist managed to secure a victory on their home ice in Yekaterinburg, but only after a shootout (5-4). The teams delivered a thrilling "goal shootout," scoring four goals in the third period alone. The current visitors' forward, Semyon Kizimov, equalized the score in the final minute of regulation time.
Head-to-head statistics HC Spartak Moscow - Avtomobilist
HC Spartak Moscow Team Overview
The decline of the "red and whites" in the Western Conference standings has taken a dramatic turn. Only after this did the local management start to take action, albeit in a rather unexpected direction. First, they brought in a new goaltender, Alexandar Georgiev, who didn't quite fit in the NHL. Then, they dismissed both of Alexei Zhamnov's assistants, who were responsible for the team's offense and defense. Whether these changes will help remains to be seen, but for now, Spartak have lost four of their last six games and face uncertain prospects.
Match Results: HC Spartak Moscow
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Team Overview
Nikolai Zavarkhin's squad faced a challenging period in early November. During that time, they suffered four defeats, effectively dropping out of the race for the top spot in the East. The team managed to overcome this slump, securing two wins in their last three games, but it's too early to declare a full recovery. There is still work to be done. In terms of scoring (91 goals), they are gradually falling behind the leaders. However, defensively, they continue to display an exemplary record with only 76 goals conceded.
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
🏒 Projected Lineups
Spartak: Georgiev - Kinn, Mironov - Ruzicka, Rubtsov, Todd
Avtomobilist: Alikin - Blaker, Yudin - Khripunov, Byvaltsev, Gorbunov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Spartak's netminder Alexander Georgiev is set to make his debut for his new team in this matchup. The former Colorado and San Jose player couldn't secure a spot overseas and has returned to Russia on a two-year deal. It's uncertain what to expect from the goaltender who hasn't played at a top level for over two months.
Avtomobilist's goalie Yevgeny Alikin has seen less ice time this season. The netminder is gradually losing his edge, although he still maintains a respectable level of play. The former Amur player saves an average of 91% of shots and can occasionally make a difference on the ice, but it's becoming less frequent.
Editorial Prediction
Recent clashes involving the "Red-Whites" have been quite eventful, marked by effective offensive plays and notable defensive weaknesses, particularly in their own zone and at the back line. In fact, Spartak's last seven out of eight games have seen no fewer than six goals scored. The visitors are likely to keep up with this pace. In our view, even with a new goalie in the Moscow club's lineup, this trend could remain relevant in the capital. Our bet is on over 5.5 goals.No comments
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