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On March 7, 2026, Ak Bars Kazan will host HC Sibir Novosibirsk in what promises to be a compelling matchup in the KHL. Both teams have struggled to find consistency recently, with Ak Bars winning just 1 of their last 5 matches, mirroring Sibir’s form. This presents a crucial opportunity for either side to turn their season around.
Ak Bars Kazan holds a home-ice advantage, reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, which favor them at 1.67 against Sibir’s 4.47. The model’s prediction suggests a 57.4% likelihood of a home victory, highlighting Kazan’s potential to capitalize on their familiar surroundings. Their tactics often rely on aggressive forechecking and utilizing their fast-paced offense, which could exploit Sibir’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Meanwhile, Sibir Novosibirsk, despite their own recent woes, remains a threat with their counter-attacking prowess and solid goaltending. With a probability of 21.9% for an away win, they could potentially seize on any mistakes from Kazan.
With both teams eager for a vital win, the match is expected to be tightly contested. While Ak Bars might have the edge on paper, Sibir’s ability to adapt and seize opportunities could lead to an unpredictable outcome. As such, fans can anticipate an exciting clash with no guaranteed results.
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| Ak Bars 58% |
Draw 20.3% |
Sibir 21.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | 4.77 | 4.47 |
Latest Results
| 03.03.26 HC Lada Togliatti – Ak Bars Kazan – 5:3 01.03.26 Traktor Chelyabinsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 0:1 27.02.26 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – Ak Bars Kazan – 3:2 penalties 25.02.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Lada Togliatti – 4:5 penalties 21.02.26 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – Ak Bars Kazan – 3:2 penalties |
24.02.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 3:2 OT 22.02.26 HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 1:0 20.02.26 Avangard Omsk – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 2:1 penalties 18.02.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Amur Khabarovsk – 1:2 OT 12.02.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – HC Lada Togliatti – 3:2 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 02.02.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 3:2 penalties 24.01.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 2:3 penalties 16.10.25 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 1:4 22.03.25 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 2:3 OT 02.03.25 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Ak Bars Kazan – 3:6 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ | 62 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 168:121 | 89 |
| 2 | Dinamo Minsk ✔ | 62 | 32 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 226:154 | 82 |
| 3 | Cherepovets ✔ | 63 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 185:168 | 81 |
| 4 | Nizhny Novgorod ✔ | 62 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 176:167 | 76 |
| 5 | CSKA Moscow ✔ | 61 | 29 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 149:135 | 74 |
| 6 | Dynamo Moscow ✔ | 60 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 164:148 | 72 |
| 7 | SKA St. Petersburg ✔ | 61 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 177:158 | 71 |
| 8 | Spartak Moscow ✔ | 61 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 183:184 | 70 |
| 9 | Shanghai | 61 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 152:202 | 54 |
| 10 | Lada | 63 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 37 | 146:219 | 45 |
| 11 | Sochi | 59 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 34 | 124:210 | 42 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Magnitogorsk ✔ | 61 | 36 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 237:164 | 97 |
| 2 | Avangard Omsk ✔ | 61 | 32 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 205:147 | 88 |
| 3 | Bars Kazan ✔ | 62 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 187:154 | 84 |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg ✔ | 61 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 184:145 | 76 |
| 5 | Salavat Ufa | 61 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 25 | 160:155 | 68 |
| 6 | Tractor Chelyabinsk | 60 | 24 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 185:184 | 63 |
| 7 | Niznekamsk | 62 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 29 | 152:169 | 63 |
| 8 | Novosibirsk | 61 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 28 | 143:181 | 58 |
| 9 | Khabarovsk | 61 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 142:169 | 55 |
| 10 | Barys Astana | 62 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 33 | 136:189 | 47 |
| 11 | Vladivostok | 61 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 33 | 136:194 | 44 |
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