Lokomotiv Yaroslavl vs Torpedo Prediction 30 December 2025
🔊 Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv are set to host Nizhny Novgorod's Torpedo on their home ice as part of another KHL regular season game day. The hosts have slightly slowed down recently, losing their top spot in the West. Meanwhile, the visitors have also encountered issues, dropping points after an impressive winning streak.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have already clashed earlier this season. In mid-November, Torpedo surprisingly triumphed at home with a 2-1 victory. Despite the modest final scoreline, the encounter was quite dynamic, with both sides combining for a total of 61 shots on goal. Forward Vladislav Firstov scored the winning goal early in the third period. The forward is still in the lineup and ready to make his presence felt once again.
Head-to-head statistics Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Torpedo
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Team Overview
Bob Hartley's squad suffered only three defeats in eight December matches, but two of those losses came in the final third of the month. Notably, in both instances, the hosts failed to score. While this can't be considered a full-blown slump for the reigning champions, it does raise questions about their future prospects. These setbacks caused Lokomotiv to lose their top spot in the Western Conference standings. Statistically, however, there are no concerns with the team. They boast an impressive 115 goals scored against 87 conceded. We anticipate progress from the current Gagarin Cup holders, despite Yegor Surin's injury.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Torpedo N. Novgorod Team Overview
The club from Nizhny Novgorod put together an impressive run in mid-December, securing four consecutive victories. However, the visitors couldn't maintain this momentum. In the third week of the month, the team suffered two straight defeats, dropping them to fifth place in the West. The upcoming break in the championship might actually benefit Torpedo. Especially since, statistically speaking, the team trails behind all their direct competitors. With 108 goals scored and 105 conceded, the slim positive goal difference clearly highlights the inconsistency of Alexei Isakov's squad.
Match Results: Torpedo N. Novgorod
🏒 Projected Lineups
Lokomotiv: Isayev - Bereglazov, Rafikov - Radulov, Ivanov, Nikulin
Torpedo: Kulbakov - Konyushkov, Zhuravlev - Atanasov, Tkachev, Vinogradov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Lokomotiv's goalie Daniil Isayev remains one of the top performers in his position across the league. The local talent boasts a save percentage of 92.1% and has recorded two shutouts. Most importantly, he consistently avoids prolonged slumps in form.
Torpedo's netminder Ivan Kulbakov has seen less ice time this season and hasn't been as effective. The Belarusian averages a 90.6% save rate with one shutout. While these numbers are acceptable, they fall short of what's expected for a starting role.
Editor's Prediction
The hosts have slowed down before the break, losing the top spot in the West. However, the champions haven't weakened; such fluctuations are inevitable over the long haul of the regular season. The visitors, meanwhile, are also facing challenges and will undoubtedly aim to finish the year on a high note. Recently, most of their matches have been quite high-scoring affairs, with Torpedo's last six games featuring at least five goals each time. We believe this trend is likely to continue in Yaroslavl. Our bet is on a total over 4.5 goals.No comments
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