Lokomotiv Yaroslavl vs Sibir Novosibirsk Prediction 30 September 2026
🔊 Both teams have had barely any time to recover or come up with fresh ideas. On Sunday, Lokomotiv claimed victory in Novosibirsk, and now, just a few days later, the sides are set to clash again-this time in Yaroslavl on Wednesday. The first encounter proved challenging for both offenses, which is in line with the recent form of these teams. The Railwaymen have failed to score more than two goals in each of their last five games, while Sibir, after a convincing win over Sochi, are once again struggling to find answers up front.
Eight wins have now become nine.
📊 Heading into Sunday, Lokomotiv had defeated Sibir in eight consecutive games. The streak continued in Novosibirsk, though once again by the narrowest of margins. Giovanni Fiore opened the scoring in the 13th minute, but Alexander Yaremtchuk equalised shorthanded late in the second period. The decisive moment came just 109 seconds into the third, as Nikita Kiryanov found the net. The score held from there-2-1 in favour of the Yaroslavl side.
Head-to-head statistics Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Sibir Novosibirsk
Winning has become more difficult
Lokomotiv kicked off the season with six straight wins, but their momentum has since slowed. In their last four games, they have suffered two defeats-falling to Barys 0-5 and Amur 1-3-while both away victories over Admiral and Sibir came by identical 2-1 scorelines. The Railwaymen have now gone five consecutive games without scoring more than two goals.
In Novosibirsk, Dmitry Kvartalnov completely reshuffled his lines following the loss in Khabarovsk. Lokomotiv spent plenty of time in the offensive zone and outshot Sibir 22-15 on target, but once again managed just two goals. Their power play, in particular, continues to struggle. Yaroslavl failed to convert their man-advantage opportunities and even conceded a shorthanded goal. After the game, Kvartalnov admitted that the team hasn't scored enough on this road trip and that the power play needs more work. Out: Berezkin (injury). Kayumov is listed as questionable.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Fifteen shots in an hour
Scoring five goals against Sochi remains a rare feat for Sibir’s offense. In their next outing against Ak Bars, the Novosibirsk side fired 34 shots and generated enough chances for three expected goals, but managed to find the net only twice. Opportunities were even scarcer against Lokomotiv-Sibir registered just 15 shots on target throughout the entire game.
Their lone goal came in unusual fashion: Alexander Yaremychuk scored shorthanded after intercepting the puck and capitalizing on a defensive error. Earlier, Taylor Beck’s effort had been ruled out following a video review. In the third period, Sibir earned two power plays and later pulled Anton Krasotkin for an extra skater, but the scoreline stayed at 1-2. After the match, Yaroslav Lyuzhenkov openly admitted the team’s lack of goals and scoring chances, highlighting issues not only on the power play but also at even strength. Out: Osipov (injury). Kuznetsov, Sushko-questionable.
Match Results: Sibir Novosibirsk
⚡️ Key Players
Alexander Radulov continues to lead Lokomotiv in scoring, tallying nine points (4 goals, 5 assists) in ten games. Egor Surin has recorded seven points (4+3), while Georgy Ivanov follows with six (2+4).
For Sibir, defenseman Darren Dietz tops the team with seven points (3+4) through nine appearances. Evgeny Kuznetsov has played seven games, picking up four points (2+2). Sergei Popov has found the net twice in nine outings.
🥅 Goaltenders
Daniil Isaev has started nine games for Lokomotiv, earning seven wins. He boasts a .939 save percentage and a 1.43 goals-against average. Alexei Melnichuk has featured twice, securing one victory with an .878 save percentage and a 3.07 GAA.
Mikhail Berdin has made six starts for Sibir, picking up two wins. He owns a .904 save percentage, a 2.49 GAA, and one shutout. Anton Krasotkin remains winless in three games, posting a .911 save percentage and a 3.03 GAA.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
You don’t have to look far for evidence-just two days ago, these same teams combined for only three goals. This style of hockey has become the norm for Lokomotiv: they’ve now played nine straight games with no more than five goals scored. The head-to-head trend is even more striking-these sides have failed to surpass the 5.5 total in 12 consecutive meetings, including eight straight in Yaroslavl. With barely any time for significant adjustments after the first game, and both teams clearly struggling to convert their chances, my pick is under 5.5 total goals.
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