Avangard Omsk - Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg

The Facts

• A determined lower-tier side seeks an essential result against mid-table opposition (ranked 11th and 8th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Avangard won 2.
• Both teams have shown inconsistent performances in recent matches.
• Avangard could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Recently, Avtomobilist has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
• Avangard is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Avangard has recorded 9 wins, 0 draws, and 11 losses, with a goal aggregate of 45:54 (averaging 2.3:2.7 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Avangard against this opponent, the record stands at 7 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with 27:21 goals (averaging 2.7:2.1 per game).