Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs Ak Bars Kazan

The Facts

• One of the standout fixtures of the round, featuring two top-tier sides (ranked 1st in the Promotion ~ KHL Playoffs1/8~finals) and 2nd in the Promotion ~ KHL Playoffs1/8~finals)).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Metallurg M won 2.
• Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
• Recently, Ak Bars has had a run of games away from home.
• In this matchup, Metallurg M is considered the favorite to take the win.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Metallurg M has recorded 8 wins, 0 draws, and 12 losses, with a goal aggregate of 49:62 (averaging 2.5:3.1 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Metallurg M against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 0 draws, and 6 losses, with 26:33 goals (averaging 2.6:3.3 per game).