Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg - Barys Astana

The Facts

• A tightly contested fixture between two evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 7th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 5th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Avtomobilist won 2.
• Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
• Barys could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Recently, Avtomobilist has faced a series of away games on the road.
• Avtomobilist is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Avtomobilist has recorded 11 wins, 0 draws, and 9 losses, with a goal aggregate of 51:46 (averaging 2.6:2.3 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Avtomobilist against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 24:23 goals (averaging 2.7:2.6 per game).