Shanghai Dragons - Ak Bars Kazan

The Facts

• A balanced mid-table encounter with both sides eager to climb into upper positions (ranked 6th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 7th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In recent outings, Shanghai has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
• Ak Bars is experiencing a dip in performance (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• Shanghai may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
• Recently, Ak Bars has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
• The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
• In the last 3 head-to-head meetings, Shanghai has recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with a goal aggregate of 3:11 (averaging 1:3.7 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Shanghai against this opponent, the record stands at 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, with 2:3 goals.