Important points are at stake as a mid-tier club meets a struggling opponent (ranked 6th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 11th).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ak Bars won 4.
Neither team has been performing at its best in recent fixtures.
Sochi may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
Both teams have recently been through a succession of home fixtures.
Ak Bars carries the favorite tag into this contest.
In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Ak Bars has recorded 13 wins, 0 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 59:42 (averaging 3:2.1 goals per game).
Specifically in home fixtures for Ak Bars against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with 25:12 goals (averaging 3.1:1.5 per game).