Barys Astana - Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg

The Facts

• A balanced mid-table encounter with both sides eager to climb into upper positions (ranked 5th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 7th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Barys won 2.
• Barys has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
• Avtomobilist is in good shape currently (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
• Avtomobilist could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Recently, Avtomobilist has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
• In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Barys has recorded 8 wins, 0 draws, and 12 losses, with a goal aggregate of 45:54 (averaging 2.3:2.7 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Barys against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 0 draws, and 7 losses, with 22:30 goals (averaging 2:2.7 per game).