Roster Rundown
Salavat Yulaev Ufa is gearing up with a formidable lineup, headlined by Alexander Chmelevski. The forward's been tearing it up this season, racking up 45 points in 50 games with a lethal combo of speed and accuracy. On defense, Grigory Panin stands as a stalwart, boasting a solid +15 rating through savvy positioning and physical play. Between the pipes, Alexander Samonov's been a rock, posting a .921 save percentage. Up front, Josh Leivo’s added depth with his 30 assists, facilitating plays and setting up teammates for those crucial snipes. Notably absent, though, are Evgeny Sorokin, who's been sidelined with an injury, and Danil Alalykin, who’s battling illness.
Switching gears to
Sibir Novosibirsk, they’re counting on Taylor Beck to lead the charge. Beck’s been on fire, tallying 40 points in 48 games. Defensively, Trevor Murphy anchors the blue line with a +12 rating and an aggressive style that disrupts opponents' offenses. Goalie Artyom Zhukov holds down the fort with a .915 save percentage, a testament to his agility and reflexes. Up front, Andy Andreoff’s been pivotal with 20 goals, finding the back of the net when it matters. On the downside, they've got two notable absences: Denis Kostin and Fedor Gordeev, both key players missing from the lineup.
Head-to-Head
Salavat Yulaev Ufa and
Sibir Novosibirsk have tangled a fair bit over the years. Salavat leads the historical matchup with 35 wins to Sibir's 18, alongside four draws. Their last outing saw Sibir taking a 2-0 victory, a rare feat given Salavat's dominance in the series.
Recent Form
Salavat Yulaev Ufa's recent form has been a rollercoaster. They lost their last game against Sibir 2-0, but prior to that, they clobbered Sibir 8-2 and 7-0. Before facing Sibir, they notched a 4-1 win over Barys Astana and edged out another 3-1 victory against Sibir.
Sibir Novosibirsk's been on their own wild ride. They claimed victory in their last game against Salavat with a 2-0 win but were previously routed 8-2 and 7-0 by the same team. A close 3-2 loss to AK Bars Kazan and another 3-1 loss to Salavat round out their recent results.
Wrap-Up
Salavat's recent offensive explosion against Sibir could be a game-changer, but they've got to tighten up defensively, especially with Samonov in net. Sibir, on the other hand, showed they could stymie Salavat's attack in their last meeting, a blueprint they’d like to follow again. Both teams are missing key players, which could impact their strategies and depth. Given Salavat’s historical edge, they've got a mental edge, but hockey's a funny game, and anything can happen once that puck drops.
Summary
Looking at the data,
Salavat Yulaev Ufa seems to have a slight edge over
Sibir Novosibirsk, especially given their historical prowess. But, Sibir's recent 2-0 win suggests they’ve got some tricks up their sleeves. It's shaping up to be a tight contest, and while Salavat has been dominant, Sibir could surprise if they crash the net and capitalize on their opportunities. It’s anyone’s game, really; those who can adapt and seize the moment will be the ones skating off with the win.
Match Odds Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Sibir Novosibirsk
Leon's odds are 1.53 on Salavat Yulaev Ufa winning at home.
At this moment our odds are equal to 4.9 on Sibir Novosibirsk visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 4.6.
