Ak Bars Kazan vs Severstal Cherepovets

The Facts

• This match features a clash between a top-table contender and a mid-table team (ranked 3rd in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 6th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ak Bars won 2.
• In recent outings, Ak Bars has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
• Severstal shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
• Ak Bars could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Recently, Severstal has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
• Ak Bars is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Ak Bars has recorded 11 wins, 0 draws, and 9 losses, with a goal aggregate of 55:54 (averaging 2.8:2.7 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Ak Bars against this opponent, the record stands at 8 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 36:29 goals (averaging 3:2.4 per game).