Bars vs Dizel Prediction 28 January 2026
📣 On Wednesday, VHL fans are in for a showdown between Bars and Diesel. Currently, Bars sit in 18th place in the standings and are in desperate need of points to improve their position, while Diesel have comfortably secured 7th place and are aiming to break into the top five. Historically, both teams deliver thrilling performances in their head-to-head clashes. Will they be able to excite the fans once again? We'll find out soon enough.
Head-to-Head
📊 A look at the head-to-head statistics between Bars and Diesel:
- They have faced off in 22 matches;
- The home team has secured 11 wins (including overtime), while the visitors also have 11 victories;
- Goals scored: 52 for each side;
- Average total in the 1st period is 1.17, in the 2nd period is 2, and in the 3rd period is 1.09;
- The average total per match stands at 4.22.
The teams last met on 19 October 2025 at Diesel's arena, with the final score being 1-2.
Head-to-head statistics Bars - Dizel

Bars Team Overview
Bars are having a mixed season, sitting in 18th place after 44 games. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with three consecutive wins followed by two losses. On home ice, Kazan average around 2.24 goals per game, but their defense is lacking, conceding over two goals on average. One of Bars' strengths is their ability to start games strongly; they frequently score in the first period at home. Notably, despite their current struggles, Bars consistently pick up points in home clashes against Diesel.
Match Results: Bars

Dizel Team Overview
Diesel are showing confidence this season, currently holding the 7th spot in the standings. With four wins in their last five matches, the team from Penza demonstrate strong form and a fighting spirit. Their scoring average is impressive-nearly three goals per game on the road speaks volumes. However, not everything is smooth sailing: they tend to lose momentum in the second period. They start with aggression and precision, but by the end of the second period, the game noticeably slows down. Defensive errors become a frequent issue, and concentration sometimes slips away.
Match Results: Dizel
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 22;
- Number of first-period wins for the hosts (at home) - 4; for the visitors (away) - 5;
- Average total in the first period: 1.17;
- Today's home team averages 0.43 goals, while the visitors average 0.74.
First Period Statistics: Bars (home) vs Diesel (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 21;
- Number of wins: 9 (42.86%) vs 7 (33.33%);
- Number of losses: 5 (23.81%) vs 5 (23.81%);
- Number of draws: 7 (33.33%) vs 9 (42.86%).
- Average goals scored: 0.76 vs 0.81;
- Average goals conceded: 0.48 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 3;
- Average total in the first period: 1.5 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.7 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.7).
- Bars score more than 0.5 goals in the first period at home in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 22;
- Home wins - 11, Away wins - 11.
Statistics: Bars vs Diesel
- Games played in the tournament: 44 vs 45;
- Wins: 21 (48%) vs 26 (58%);
- Losses: 23 (52%) vs 19 (42%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 11;
- Away wins in the tournament: 11.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Home wins: 4;
- Away wins: 2.
- Bars have not lost (in regulation) at home in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings with Diesel.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals per match for home team - 2.26, away team - 2.26;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4.22;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 3 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 12 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 4 times.
Statistics: Bars vs Diesel
- Average total in the tournament: 4.07 vs 4.62;
- Average goals scored: 2.09 vs 2.62;
- Average goals conceded: 2.25 vs 2.22;
- Bars: average total at home in the tournament - 2.24;
- Diesel: average total away in the tournament - 2.48;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 2.3 (home - 2.5) vs 2.8 (away - 2.2).
- Total over 4.5 goals has hit in seven consecutive head-to-head games at Bars' ice.