Bet on Barys Astana vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk on Ice Hockey

Barys Astana are favored to win this KHL matchup with odds around 1.95, while Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk sit at approximately 1.90 as the underdog. Barys have demonstrated stronger recent form with a 5-2-1 record in their last 8 games and maintain a solid home record at Nur-Sultan Arena this season with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match begins at 2:00 PM UTC on January 15, 2026, which corresponds to 8:00 PM local time in Astana, Kazakhstan. This evening start time is typical for KHL home games and allows for optimal viewing across the league's primary markets.

The game will be hosted at Nur-Sultan Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, a modern facility with a seating capacity of 10,300. The arena features state-of-the-art ice hockey infrastructure and has been Barys Astana's home venue since 2019, providing the team with excellent playing conditions.

Barys Astana are predicted to secure victory with moneyline odds of 1.95 on DexWin. Their top forward has recorded 12 points in the last 7 games, and the team's penalty kill unit has been operating at 87% efficiency, significantly outperforming Neftekhimik's 79% rate.

In their last 10 head-to-head encounters, Barys Astana lead the series with 6 wins compared to Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk's 3 wins and 1 draw. The average goals per game in these matchups stands at 5.4, with Barys averaging 2.9 goals while holding opponents to 2.5 goals per contest.