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On March 20, 2026, HC Sibir Novosibirsk will host Barys Astana in a highly-anticipated KHL matchup. Both teams have displayed resilient form recently, each winning three of their last five games, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
HC Sibir Novosibirsk comes into this game with a slight edge according to bookmakers, with odds at 1.58 for a home victory. The home team has shown solid offensive capabilities, potentially capitalizing on their home-ice advantage. Their recent performances suggest a balance between strong defensive plays and aggressive offense.
In contrast, Barys Astana, with odds of 5.29, faces a tougher challenge on the road. While they have also been competitive, their inconsistency could be their downfall against a Sibir side that has been increasingly difficult to beat at home. The model prediction leans towards a 62.3% likelihood of a home win, underscoring Sibir’s positional strength in this matchup.
Overall, while Sibir appears favored, hockey’s unpredictability means bettors should exercise caution; the final outcome remains uncertain in this fiercely competitive league.
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| Sibir 61.4% |
Draw 20.3% |
Barys 18.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.58 | 4.79 | 5.29 |
Latest Results
| 16.03.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – HC CSKA Moscow – 3:2 13.03.26 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Metallurg Magnitogorsk – 1:2 OT 09.03.26 Avangard Omsk – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 1:2 penalties 07.03.26 Ak Bars Kazan – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 6:3 05.03.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 1:2 |
16.03.26 Barys Astana – Admiral Vladivostok – 2:6 13.03.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Barys Astana – 6:2 12.03.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Barys Astana – 1:2 10.03.26 Amur Khabarovsk – Barys Astana – 0:3 07.03.26 Shanghai Dragons – Barys Astana – 4:8 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.12.25 Barys Astana – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 1:2 penalties 01.12.25 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Barys Astana – 4:1 14.10.25 Barys Astana – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 3:4 penalties 05.10.25 HC Sibir Novosibirsk – Barys Astana – 1:0 penalties 27.09.25 Barys Astana – HC Sibir Novosibirsk – 6:4 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ | 67 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 181:134 | 96 |
| 2 | Cherepovets ✔ | 67 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 195:180 | 86 |
| 3 | Dinamo Minsk ✔ | 66 | 32 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 236:167 | 85 |
| 4 | CSKA Moscow ✔ | 67 | 33 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 159:142 | 82 |
| 5 | Dynamo Moscow ✔ | 66 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 182:165 | 81 |
| 6 | SKA St. Petersburg ✔ | 66 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 191:165 | 79 |
| 7 | Nizhny Novgorod ✔ | 67 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 186:188 | 79 |
| 8 | Spartak Moscow ✔ | 66 | 29 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 200:195 | 77 |
| 9 | Shanghai | 66 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 33 | 163:227 | 54 |
| 10 | Lada | 67 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 41 | 152:238 | 45 |
| 11 | Sochi | 66 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 40 | 136:227 | 44 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Magnitogorsk ✔ | 66 | 37 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 249:174 | 105 |
| 2 | Avangard Omsk ✔ | 66 | 35 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 219:154 | 95 |
| 3 | Bars Kazan ✔ | 66 | 36 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 201:162 | 90 |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg ✔ | 66 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 198:154 | 82 |
| 5 | Salavat Ufa ✔ | 66 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 26 | 175:170 | 74 |
| 6 | Tractor Chelyabinsk ✔ | 66 | 26 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 198:193 | 71 |
| 7 | Niznekamsk ✔ | 66 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 167:183 | 69 |
| 8 | Novosibirsk | 66 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 29 | 154:193 | 65 |
| 9 | Khabarovsk | 66 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 152:182 | 60 |
| 10 | Barys Astana | 67 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 35 | 153:206 | 53 |
| 11 | Vladivostok | 66 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 35 | 159:207 | 50 |
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