Zauralye vs Yugra Prediction 28 August 2025
📣 The N.V. Paryshev Tournament is heating up. Currently, both the Khanty-Mansiysk and Kurgan teams have 4 points each. Can the "Beavers" turn their home tournament performance into a victory? We are closely following the conclusion of this preseason event and eagerly anticipating the start of the new VHL season.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the "Beavers" and the "Mammoths" clashed twice, exchanging home victories. In November, Shvarev and Mahanovsky excelled in power plays, leading the Yugra team to a 3-2 win. It's worth noting that both players have since left the team during the off-season. A month later, the "Beavers" exacted revenge at home, securing a similar 3-2 victory. Didkovsky, Gavrilenko, and Ugolnikov lit up the scoreboard behind Vladimir Sokhatsky's net. Of this trio, only 29-year-old Ugolnikov remained with the "Mammoths" through the summer, having also played in the VHL for Ryazan, Izhstal, and other clubs. Speaking of the head-to-head between Khanty-Mansiysk and Kurgan teams overall, the "Greens" have held the upper hand since 2018, with 9 wins compared to the "Beavers'" 5 successful outings.
Head-to-head statistics Zauralye - Yugra
Zauralye Team Overview
Artem Sedunov's squad finished last season's regular campaign in 12th place on the table. As a result, the "Beavers" faced one of the league's most formidable and decorated teams, Khimik from the Moscow region, in the first round. The series against the "yellow-blues" was a long one, with Sedunov's men eventually falling 3-4. The tournament hosts have already played four friendly matches in August (two of which were at the Parishev Memorial Tournament). The "Beavers" only lost to Omsk Wings, who strengthened significantly over the summer and are now considered contenders for top positions in the regular season. Over the summer, Pavel Tyutnev (37 points in the regular season and 4 goals in the playoffs) and Egor Kruzhenkov (44 points in the regular season) left the Kurgan team. Keep an eye on the "Beavers'" newcomer Ivan Kozlov, who played for Yugra last season.
Match Results: Zauralye
Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk Team Overview
Last season, the Khanty-Mansiysk team finished sixth in the regular standings, securing home-ice advantage for the playoffs. The "Mammoths" were known for their solid defense, allowing just 124 goals in 64 regular-season games-the best record of the previous season. The "Greens" advanced through two playoff rounds but couldn't overcome Khimik Voskresensk, who claimed victory in five games. In August, the Yugra squad played seven friendly matches and emerged victorious in all of them. At the Paryshev Tournament, they defeated Rubin and Chelmet with identical 2-1 scores. During the summer, they managed to sign forward Georgy Busarov from Rubin, who tallied 46 points last season. Additionally, they secured forward Alexander Podkorytov, who recorded 22 assists for Chelmet in the 2021/2022 season.
Match Results: Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Zauralye: Gorbunov - Shikun, Vasilyev - Shiryaev, Kozlov, Bogdanov
Yugra: Sukachev - Teryayev, Spitsenko - Kazakov, Busarov, Kadyshev
🥅 Goaltenders
24-year-old Ilya Gorbunov played for HC Rostov in the VHL last season, recording a goals-against average of 2.43 over 48 games. The goaltender was once called up to the KHL but became an unwitting participant in a game where the southern defense collapsed, conceding 10 goals.
27-year-old Vladislav Sukachev suited up for Chelmet last season. In 22 games for the "black-and-whites," the goaltender posted a goals-against average of 2.21. During the playoffs, he appeared in four games, winning three and allowing an average of 1.73 goals per game.
Editorial Prediction
For the upcoming match, we suggest considering a bet on Zauralye's individual total under 2.5 goals. Yugra are renowned for their solid defense, a reputation they upheld during the summer, showcasing their defensive prowess. In seven preseason games, the "Mammoths" have not conceded more than two goals in any match. This bet also seems optimal, as since 2018, the "Beavers" have managed to score more than two goals against Yugra only four times.No comments
Betting Tips: Zauralye - Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk
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