Lokomotiv Yaroslavl vs Lada Prediction 28 October 2025
🔊 Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv will host Tolyatti's Lada on their home ice as part of the latest game day in the KHL regular season. The hosts remain one of the frontrunners in the Western Conference, although they've recently started dropping points and have lost their top spot. The visitors, on the other hand, continue to be one of the main underdogs in the conference and are gradually losing even their slim chances of making the playoffs.
Head-to-Head
The teams have already faced each other once in the current regular season. In mid-September, Lokomotiv thrashed Lada on their home ice in Togliatti with a score of 6-1. The outcome of the match was decided by the start of the second period after four unanswered goals. The current hosts had an overwhelming advantage in shots, dominating 44-23.
Head-to-head statistics Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Lada

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Team Overview
Bob Hartley's squad have suffered three defeats in their last six matches, relinquishing the top spot in the West. However, it's not quite accurate to talk about a full-blown slump in form. Their defense in Yaroslavl continues to operate like clockwork, having conceded just 38 goals. Offensively, they remain solid as well, having scored 58 goals, ranking third in the conference. The hosts face no issues when dealing with the underdogs.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl

Lada Team Overview
The club from the Samara region underwent some changes with Pavel Desyatkov taking over as head coach, but this proved to be a temporary boost. In the latter half of October, the visitors suffered four consecutive defeats, seemingly accepting their fate. Lada have already conceded 73 goals, the worst record in the West by a significant margin. There are no signs of improved performance on the horizon.
Match Results: Lada
🏒 Projected Lineups
Lokomotiv: Isayev - Gernat, Cherepanov - Kayumov, Shalunov, Berezkin
Lada: Bocharov - Cotton, Semin - Mikhailov, Savchuk, Belousov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Lokomotiv's goaltender Daniil Isayev remains one of the most consistent players in his position across the league. The homegrown talent boasts an average save percentage of 92.7% and maintains his composure under pressure.
Lada's netminder Ivan Bocharov is putting on a commendable performance. The former Torpedo player averages a save percentage of 92.2%, and it’s not his fault that his teammates fail to capitalize on the numerous opportunities he provides them.