Barys Astana vs Shanghai Dragons predictions, Feb 20, 2026

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As Barys Astana welcomes the Shanghai Dragons to their home venue on February 20, 2026, both teams are looking to capitalize on their respective recent performances in the KHL. Barys has secured 2 victories in their last 5 outings, showcasing a resilience that will be vital in this matchup. The team displays a tactical approach focused on solid defensive play and efficient counter-attacks, which could prove crucial against a struggling Dragons squad.

In contrast, the Shanghai Dragons come into this game with a disheartening record, having lost all of their last 5 matches. Their recent form reflects challenges in both offense and defense, making it difficult for them to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain puck possession. Tactical adjustments may be necessary to break their losing streak, as they will need to find a way to penetrate Barys’s defense effectively.

Bookmakers reflect this disparity in form, offering odds of 2.33 for a Barys home win compared to 2.53 for an away victory. The model predicts a close contest, with a probability of 39.9% for a home win against 38% for an away victory. A final score of 3:2 is anticipated, indicating a competitive encounter. Ultimately, while Barys Astana appears to have the upper hand, the outcome remains uncertain as both teams will vie for valuable points.

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Barys 40.4%

Draw 22.3%

Shanghai 37.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.41	4.3	2.61	Watch and Bet
	2.3	4.25	2.5

Latest Results

17.02.26 Barys Astana – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 2:3 OT 14.02.26 Barys Astana – HC Lada Togliatti – 5:3 12.02.26 Barys Astana – SKA Saint Petersburg – 0:5 04.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Barys Astana – 1:4 02.02.26 Amur Khabarovsk – Barys Astana – 4:2

15.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC CSKA Moscow – 1:2 OT 12.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – Severstal Cherepovets – 2:3 10.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 0:2 05.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC CSKA Moscow – 0:1 03.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – Avangard Omsk – 3:5

Facts

In this match, only outsiders will meet (ranked 10 and 9).

Barys has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Shanghai is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Barys may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Shanghai has had a series of home games.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

Recently, the teams have not faced each other.

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔	57	28	9	5	15	151:112	79
2	Cherepovets ✔	57	27	8	4	18	170:151	74
3	Dinamo Minsk ✔	56	28	5	7	16	202:138	73
4	CSKA Moscow	57	28	3	8	18	141:126	70
5	Nizhny Novgorod	57	24	8	6	19	163:152	70
6	Dynamo Moscow	56	21	10	4	21	151:143	66
7	Spartak Moscow	55	24	5	6	20	165:163	64
8	SKA St. Petersburg	55	22	7	6	20	158:144	64
9	Shanghai	56	15	4	10	27	137:184	48
10	Lada	58	15	2	7	34	131:202	41
11	Sochi	55	14	2	8	31	115:195	40

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Magnitogorsk ✔	55	34	8	5	8	221:149	89
2	Avangard Omsk ✔	56	31	8	4	13	192:134	82
3	Bars Kazan ✔	56	31	5	5	15	171:136	77
4	Yekaterinburg	56	25	7	4	20	169:136	68
5	Salavat Ufa	55	22	6	4	23	141:141	60
6	Niznekamsk	56	21	7	3	25	146:160	59
7	Tractor Chelyabinsk	55	22	4	6	23	174:170	58
8	Novosibirsk	57	12	13	5	27	139:173	55
9	Khabarovsk	56	17	3	7	29	129:159	47
10	Barys Astana	58	13	5	9	31	128:170	45
11	Vladivostok	55	10	4	10	31	118:174	38

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