Dynamo St. Petersburg
HC Ryazan
Khimik Voskresensk
Rubin
HC Torpedo-Gorkiy
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
HC Norilsk
Molot-Prikamie
Gornyak Uchaly
SKA-Neva
Zvezda Moscow
Ugra
Chelmet
Youzhny Ural
Zauralie Kurgan
HC Tambov
Buran Voronezh
Dinamo-Altai
Neftyanik Almetyevsk
Bars Kazan
Omskie Krylya
HC Rostov
Diesel Penza
Toros
HC Chelny
Sokol Kr
Crystal Saratov
CSK VVS
MHK Olympia K-Ch
Izhstal IzhevskIn this match, I prefer the Sokol team. Despite the fact that Barca has a renewed roster and mainly young players, they are in a low position in the standings and have virtually no chances of making it to the playoffs. The only standout player in their roster is Shakirov. On the other hand, the Sokol team has different goals and is showing successful gameplay. Lately, they have started winning and demonstrating good hockey against strong teams like Rubin, Toros, Diesel, and Molot. When they need to, they can show character and win. The team remains fighting and confident in their abilities. The Sokol lineup is in order, they have a stable core that they believe in and that shows good results. I specifically point out the players Kozhukhov and Knyaz. Overall, I think Sokol will confidently win this match.
In the match between Bars and Sokol in the All-Russian Hockey League, both teams have motivation, but it is more important for Sokol as they are fighting for a playoff spot. However, Sokol is not consistent and their form leaves much to be desired. In their last match, Sokol lost to Dizel, who played with a strong desire to make it to the playoffs. Bars, on the other hand, is not showing outstanding results, often dropping points and having low motivation. However, Sokol's lineup seems stronger. As a result, it can be assumed that Sokol has better chances of winning, but winning by a two-goal difference may prove challenging.