The next game day of the new KHL season will give us a modest confrontation between two teams competing for the playoffs, Neftekhimik will host Siberia. The game will take place on September 27 at 19:30 Moscow time at the Neftekhimik Arena.
Neftekhimik
The team showed weak hockey all last season, which led to a reshuffle in the offseason. In the summer, almost all the key performers left the team, who were immediately replaced by new legionnaires, but they need time to play. So far, the team looks weak and still does not know the taste of victories, and in the last match they lost at home to Avangard with a score of 2:3.
"Siberia"
There were several signings from Siberia in the offseason and the reorientation of the team in a more attacking manner, but still the main bet remains rigor at their gates. The team did not give the best start, alternating wins and losses, having problems with the implementation of moments. In the last match, Siberia was able to defeat Vityaz on the road in overtime.
Statistics and figures:
- The last match between these teams ended with the victory of "Siberia" with a score of 3:2.
- "Siberia" has won only twice in its last five meetings.
- Neftekhimik has a bad series of ten defeats in a row.
Forecast
Siberia looks like a small favorite in this confrontation, the team has a stronger squad and a set game. The hosts have a team in the game pit, and the number of players leaves much to be desired. I think the Siberians will be able to win here.