Traktor Chelyabinsk vs Avtomobilist Prediction 28 October 2025
🔊 Chelyabinsk Traktor are set to host a crucial rival in the race for a top spot in the Eastern Conference - Yekaterinburg Avtomobilist. The hosts have been struggling to deliver impressive results lately, barely holding their ground. Meanwhile, the visitors have been alternating between successes and setbacks with a strict pattern.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have clashed twice already in this regular season, both times in Yekaterinburg, trading victories. Initially, Chelyabinsk secured a shutout win (2-0), but a month later they succumbed to their opponents' pressure (3-5). The standout performance came from Avtomobilist's defenseman Yaroslav Busygin, who notched a brace in the second game.
Head-to-head statistics Traktor Chelyabinsk - Avtomobilist
Traktor Chelyabinsk Team Overview
Benoit Groulx's squad has been underwhelming so far, falling short of expectations. The dominance they displayed in the East last year seems to have vanished. While they remain comfortably within the playoff spots, they are increasingly lagging behind the frontrunners. Their defensive performance is particularly concerning, having conceded 66 goals, the worst record in the conference. Their only solace comes from their home performances, where they've secured five wins in seven matches.
Match Results: Traktor Chelyabinsk
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Team Overview
Following an impressive winning streak in early October, where the visitors secured six consecutive victories, the club's form has taken a downturn. In their last six matches, Nikolay Zavarukhin's side has only managed two wins, alternating between triumphs and setbacks. This inconsistency still keeps the team among the Eastern leaders, but their rivals appear much more stable, and over time this gap in performance is likely to widen.
Match Results: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
🏒 Projected Lineups
Traktor: Driedger - Mikanovich, Gross - Aglamzyanov, Kadeykin, Glotov
Avtomobilist: Galkin - Blayker, Busygin - Gorbunov, Da Costa, Macek
🥅 Goalkeepers
Traktor's goaltender Chris Driedger has already played 13 games in the regular season, yet he remains highly inconsistent. The Canadian averages a save percentage of just 90.3%, which is far from the elite standard.
Avtomobilist's goalkeeper has had a few notable lapses, but overall the homegrown talent is performing quite well. He averages a save percentage of 93.3%, and further improvement is anticipated.
Editor's Prediction
This match holds crucial importance for both teams, as the battle for a spot among the leaders intensifies lately. In this context, it's worth noting their head-to-head results, with Benoit Groulx's side avoiding defeat in regulation time at home in 11 of their last 12 encounters. We believe this trend is likely to continue. Our bet - Traktor will not lose.No comments
Betting Tips: Traktor Chelyabinsk - Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
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