Sibir Novosibirsk - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

The Facts

• A struggling side attempts to pull off an upset against a high-flying opponent (ranked 9th and 2nd in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sibir won 1.
• Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
• Neftekhimik could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Recently, Sibir has faced a series of away games on the road.
• The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Sibir has recorded 11 wins, 0 draws, and 9 losses, with a goal aggregate of 44:41 (averaging 2.2:2.1 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Sibir against this opponent, the record stands at 8 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with 30:23 goals (averaging 2.7:2.1 per game).