Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg - HC CSKA Moscow

The Facts

• A lower-table team faces a stern test hosting the league leader (ranked 9th and 1st in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Avtomobilist won 2.
• Avtomobilist has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
• CSKA is in good shape currently (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
• Avtomobilist may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
• Recently, Avtomobilist has faced a series of away games on the road.
• CSKA is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Avtomobilist has recorded 9 wins, 0 draws, and 11 losses, with a goal aggregate of 42:53 (averaging 2.1:2.7 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Avtomobilist against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with 20:24 goals (averaging 2.2:2.7 per game).