Dizel vs Tambov Prediction 27 August 2025
📣 The Diesel Cup kicks off in Penza on Wednesday. On the opening day at the Diesel Arena, the hosts, donning their black and yellow kits, will face off against Tambov from the city of the same name. Last season, neither team managed to reach the playoffs, so the players are undoubtedly eager to redeem themselves in front of their fans. We eagerly anticipate the start of this August tournament.
Head-to-Head
Throughout their history, the "Dieselists" and the "Wolves" have faced off on the ice 13 times. The hosts have secured victory in 5 games, while the visitors have triumphed in 8 matches. Tambov holds a slight edge here. Last season, the teams clashed twice, with both wins going to the "Wolves" (3-2 OT; 4-3). It's also worth noting their friendly match in early August, where the team from Penza emerged victorious. Young talents Larichev and Andreyev scored for the "Black-and-Yellows," while 31-year-old Vladimir Peshekhonov found the net for Tambov. Peshekhonov has had stints in the KHL with Spartak, Atlant, CSKA, and Sibir at various points in his career.
Head-to-head statistics Dizel - Tambov
Dizel Team Overview
Last season, the "Dieselists" accumulated 69 points but failed to make the playoffs. During the offseason, the management contemplated changes and appointed Dmitry Shandurov as head coach. Shandurov previously worked with the youth team in Penza and was part of the coaching staff at HC Tambov. Interestingly, Dmitry was also a former player for Penza, appearing in 430 games for the "black-and-yellows," where he racked up 272 points, scoring 137 goals and providing 135 assists. In terms of player transfers, noteworthy signings include Pavel Makanovsky from Yugra and Dmitry Sidlyarov from Dynamo St. Petersburg. Sidlyarov previously played for Diesel two seasons ago, tallying 31 points for Penza. The team will miss forward Kolgotin and defenseman Bulychev from their lineup.
Match Results: Dizel
Tambov Team Overview
Tambov didn't have the best season last year either, finishing just three points ahead of the "Dieselists." Changes in the coaching staff were swift. Sergey Reshetnikov, who has experience with Russia's junior national team and has previously led VHL teams like Ryazan, Khimik, Metallurg, AKM, and Yugra, will now take charge of the "Wolves." Over the summer, Tambov brought in forward Koltygin from the Lada system and lured defenseman Semyon Lugovyak away from Norilsk. However, they couldn't reach an agreement with forward Alexander Protapovich, who scored 43 points for the Wolves in the regular season. In August, Tambov played a series of friendly matches, securing only one regulation win, a 4-2 victory over Rostov.
Match Results: Tambov
🏒 Projected Lineups
Dizel: Kudashev - Denisyevich, Bannikov - Shiksatdarov, Bobylev, Popov
Tambov: Valiullin - Bulychev, Lyakhov - Kolesnikov, Peshekhonov, Grymzin
🥅 Goalkeepers
The 28-year-old Danil Kudashev is likely to be the last line of defense for Dizel. Last season, the goaltender appeared in 37 regular-season games and posted an impressive goals-against average of 1.84. Kudashev is also known for his stints with Perm's Molot and Rostov.
Young Shamil Valiullin is still finding his footing, but friendly matches are the perfect opportunity to see the youngster in action. The 22-year-old goalie played 30 games for the Wolves last season, allowing an average of 3 goals per game.
Editorial Prediction
For the opening match of the Diesel Cup, we're suggesting a bet on over 4.5 total goals. This total was frequently surpassed in last season's games involving Tambov, and the "Wolves'" goaltending lineup remains less than reliable. Besides Valiullin, Tambov also has the 27-year-old Georgy Anarkulov, who struggled to secure a spot in the VHL with Burans and Molot a few years ago. We anticipate a high-scoring encounter, a stark contrast to the game from three weeks ago.No comments
Betting Tips: Dizel - Tambov
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