The next game day of the new KHL season starts in Ekaterinburg, in one of the most modest confrontations, Avtomobilist will host Kunlun Red Star. The game will take place on September 26 at 17:00 Moscow time at the Uralets Arena.
"Motorist"
The team has radically changed the course of development and signed a lot of new players who have a lot of experience behind them. Zavarukhin remained at the helm of the team, preparing hockey players for the new season. On paper, the Uralians have a very strong squad, having confirmed their status in the starting segment of the season, where there was only one defeat, and the Ural team is at home without losing points at all. In the last match, the "Motorist" managed to defeat "Siberia" with a score of 3:5.
"Kunlun Red Star"
In recent years, the Chinese team has become an outright outsider of the league and a gathering place for young players and downed pilots. This season, the team is coached by Ireland, who knows how to put a team game. A lot of newcomers have been signed, but so far the team shows a weak game, especially in defense, and in the last match the Chinese lost without a chance on the road to Metallurg with a score of 4:0.
Statistics and figures:
- The last match between these teams ended with the victory of "Avtomobilist" 8:0.
- Avtomobilist has not lost seven meetings in a row at home.
- Kunlun Red Star has two wins in its last five meetings.
Forecast
The obvious favorite in this confrontation looks like a "Motorist", which has a stronger composition. Both clubs prefer to play from the attack, but the Chinese team noticeably lacks reliability at their gates. Still, the home stands should help the hosts get an easy victory here.
