Ryazan vs Yugra Prediction 28 March 2025
📢 Can Ryazan pull off a consecutive victory against a former KHL contender? On 28 March at 16:00, the third game of the VHL playoffs' Round of 16 will see Ryazan VDV face off against Khanty-Mansiysk Yugra. The odds stand at for the home side and for the visitors. With no clear favorite, our analysis aims to determine which team is more deserving of triumph in this clash.
Head-to-Head
In both regular season games, Yugra came out on top with scores of 3-0 and 2-0. In the first playoff matchup, the Mammoths once again shut out their opponents with a 3-0 victory. However, in the second encounter, the Paratroopers finally secured their long-awaited revenge with a 4-2 win.
Head-to-head statistics Ryazan - Yugra

Ryazan Team Overview
🏆 This season, Ryazan VDV have played 64 games, achieving the following results: 36 wins and 28 losses.
📈 The paratroopers boast a win percentage of 56% and a loss percentage of 44%.
📊 The average total for matches involving Ryazan stands at 4.14, with Valery Kulibaba's squad scoring an average of 2.2 goals per game (average goals conceded - 2.24).
⚡️ Highlighting the paratroopers' forward Anton Andriyanov, the 33-year-old netted a hat-trick in the last game against the Mammoths.
Match Results: Ryazan

Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk Team Overview
🏆 This season, Yugra have played 64 games, achieving the following record: 37 wins and 27 losses.
📈 The team from Khanty-Mansiysk have a win percentage of 58%, with 42% of their games ending in defeat.
📊 The average total for matches involving the "Mammoths" is 4.15, with an average of 2.5 goals scored per game and 1.94 goals conceded.
⚡️ One of Yugra's most notable players is 23-year-old Artem Shvarev, who has played in the KHL with Traktor. He has yet to register a point in the VHL playoffs.
Match Results: Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Ryazan VDV: Sherstnev - Podzinsh, Muzhikov - Korostelev, Petrakov, Andriyanov
Yugra: Sokhatsky - Kirpichnikov, Medvedev - Shutov, Shvarev, Veryayev
🥅 Goaltenders
Young Savely Sherstnev has played 49 games in the VHL regular season, boasting an impressive goals-against average of 1.91.
Veteran Vladimir Sokhatsky has been a staple for Yugra over multiple seasons. The 35-year-old netminder is well-known for his time in the KHL with Salavat Yulaev and Avtomobilist. His remarkable efficiency in the regular season stands at 1.78 points.