Sibir Novosibirsk vs Lokomotiv Yaroslavl

The Facts

• A high-stakes clash as a relegation-threatened team welcomes an elite contender (ranked 10th and 1st in the Promotion ~ KHL Playoffs1/8~finals)).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sibir won 0.
• Recent results have been tough for Sibir (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• Lokomotiv has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
• Sibir could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• In this matchup, Lokomotiv is considered the favorite to take the win.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Sibir has recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 16 losses, with a goal aggregate of 31:52 (averaging 1.6:2.6 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Sibir against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 0 draws, and 7 losses, with 18:23 goals (averaging 1.8:2.3 per game).