Ak Bars Kazan vs Amur Khabarovsk: KHL Match Prediction
Ak Bars Kazan
Amur KhabarovskAk Bars host Amur at TatNeft Arena in Kazan on October 30. Fourth and fifth in the Eastern Conference are separated by one point: Kazan have 22 from 21 games, while Khabarovsk have 21 from 19. A visiting win would reverse their order, with Amur still holding two games in hand.
Ak Bars: home scoring under pressure
Recent results and scoring balance
Kazan have two wins and three defeats in five games, scoring eight goals and conceding 11. Their two home fixtures in that sequence ended 1:2 against Torpedo and 0:4 against Avangard; away, they won twice in three attempts. The wider home losing streak has reached six games, making the response in front of their own supporters a clear priority.
Strengths and weaknesses
- Four of the last five games produced fewer than five total goals.
- Kirill Semyonov leads the team with 15 points and seven goals.
- Timur Bilyalov has a 92.6% save percentage and a 2.07 goals-against average across 14 appearances.
Absences and special-teams changes
Artyom Galimov is injured, Albert Yarullin is unavailable through illness, and Yegor Sokolov remains out for playing reasons. Anvar Gatiyatulin has replaced Nikita Lyamkin with Alexei Marchenko on the power play. The coach is still seeking balanced forward lines and defensive pairs, and identifies finishing as a source of lost confidence.
- Avangard Omskhome0:4
- Salavat Yulaev Ufaaway2:1
- Traktor Chelyabinskaway1:3
- Torpedo Nizhny Novgorodhome1:2
- Dinamo Minskaway4:1
Amur: defensive returns, thinner personnel
Form and the road transition
Amur also have two wins and three defeats in their last five, scoring 13 goals and conceding 10. Four matches were at home; the only away fixture was the latest, a 1:2 loss at Dynamo Moscow. That limits how confidently the recent attacking output can be carried over to Kazan.
Where the visitors stand out
- Amur have conceded 30 goals in 19 league games.
- They have scored in all five recent games.
- Oleg Li leads with 11 points, including nine assists; Vitaly Abramov has six goals.
- Maxim Dorozhko and Alexander Trushkov each have three shutouts.
Missing players and selection gaps
Defencemen Raul Akmaldinov, Danila Galenyuk and Dmitry Kostenko are unavailable, as are forwards Alexander Dergachyov, Andrei Krutov and Ivan Chekhovich.
- Dynamo Moscowaway1:2
- Admiral Vladivostokhome3:0
- Baryshome5:2
- Salavat Yulaev Ufahome3:4
- Spartak Moscowhome1:2
The matchup has favoured Kazan
Ak Bars have won 13 of 15 official meetings over five years, including the latest four. The eight listed encounters produced 43 goals, averaging 5.38, with five exceeding 4.5. Both teams scored in seven. Those historical totals are higher than Kazan’s recent results, so the head-to-head pattern and current scoring form point in different directions.
- 17.01.2026Amur Khabarovsk0:3Ak Bars KazanKontinental Hockey League
- 15.01.2026Amur Khabarovsk3:5Ak Bars KazanKontinental Hockey League
- 05.10.2025Ak Bars Kazan3:1Amur KhabarovskKontinental Hockey League
- 03.10.2025Ak Bars Kazan5:1Amur KhabarovskKontinental Hockey League
- 16.01.2025Amur Khabarovsk5:4Ak Bars KazanKontinental Hockey League
Preparation time and the travel sequence
Both clubs last played on October 28, leaving one clear day before this fixture. Kazan remain at home; Amur continue their trip from Moscow to Kazan rather than travelling directly from Khabarovsk.
Our Pick
Ak Bars Kazan meet Amur Khabarovsk at TatNeft Arena with only one point separating them in the Eastern Conference. Our selection is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.3. The first-period market is supported by Kazan’s current attacking problems: they scored just 8 goals across their last 5 games, failed to score in a 0:4 defeat against Avangard, and have lost 6 consecutive home matches.
Amur have scored in all 5 of their latest games, but the personnel losses reduce their attacking depth and defensive stability. According to media reports, Raul Akmaldinov, Danila Galenyuk and Dmitry Kostenko are unavailable on defense, while Alexander Dergachyov, Andrei Krutov and Ivan Chekhovich are also out. Kazan will miss Artem Galimov and Albert Yarullin, yet Timur Bilyalov’s 92.6% save percentage provides a reliable platform in the opening minutes. The likely score after the first period is 0:0.
Conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.3 is the preferred outcome. Kazan’s weak home scoring and Amur’s depleted lineup point to a cautious, low-event start rather than goals at both ends.
FAQ
When does Ak Bars Kazan — Amur Khabarovsk kick off?
The match starts on 30.10.2026 at 12:00 (New York), TatNeft Arena (Kazan).
What is the prediction for Ak Bars Kazan — Amur Khabarovsk?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.3.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Ak Bars Kazan win — 54%, draw — 23%, Amur Khabarovsk win — 24%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Avangard Omskhome0:4
- Salavat Yulaev Ufaaway2:1
- Traktor Chelyabinskaway1:3
- Torpedo Nizhny Novgorodhome1:2
- Dinamo Minskaway4:1
- Dynamo Moscowaway1:2
- Admiral Vladivostokhome3:0
- Baryshome5:2
- Salavat Yulaev Ufahome3:4
- Spartak Moscowhome1:2
Standings · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg | 20 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 54:49 | 22 |
| 5 | Ak Bars Kazan | 21 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 45:48 | 22 |
| 6 | Amur Khabarovsk | 19 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 36:30 | 21 |
| 7 | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | 21 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 59:64 | 21 |
Head-to-head
- 17.01.2026Amur Khabarovsk0:3Ak Bars KazanKontinental Hockey League
- 15.01.2026Amur Khabarovsk3:5Ak Bars KazanKontinental Hockey League
- 05.10.2025Ak Bars Kazan3:1Amur KhabarovskKontinental Hockey League
- 03.10.2025Ak Bars Kazan5:1Amur KhabarovskKontinental Hockey League
- 16.01.2025Amur Khabarovsk5:4Ak Bars KazanKontinental Hockey League
About the match
- 30 October · 12:00 New York
- Venue: TatNeft Arena (Kazan)
Odds
Odds updated 29.10 12:10
Market preference is firmer on the hosts
The margin-free 1X2 assessment makes Ak Bars favourites at 53.7%, with the draw at 22.6% and Amur at 23.7%. That is a home advantage in the pricing, not an overwhelming assessment, and the result market has shown no notable movement over 24 hours.
Over 4.5 carries a 55.7% market probability, while Under has attracted a downward price move despite remaining the less likely side at 44.3%. BTTS (both teams to score) is assessed at 79.4%, with no notable movement. The totals market therefore retains a slight preference for five or more goals while showing increased support for the lower-scoring alternative.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.3
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 71%
- Market estimate
- 71%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
