Bet on Sochi vs Barys Astana on Ice Hockey

Barys Astana is favored to win against Sochi with odds around 1.90 compared to Sochi's 2.10, based on their slightly better recent form and standing in the KHL Eastern Conference where Barys holds 9th place with 21 points versus Sochi's lower ranking. Barys has shown more consistency in recent matches, giving them a slight edge.

The match is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM local time on November 17, 2025. The timezone corresponds to the local time of the venue city, Sochi, which is Moscow Standard Time (MSK, UTC+3).

The game will be held at the Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, Russia, which has a seating capacity of approximately 12,000. This modern arena was built for the 2014 Winter Olympics and is known for its excellent ice quality and facilities.

Prediction favors Barys Astana to win with moneyline odds near 1.90, supported by their recent performance and stronger position in the league standings. Sochi’s odds at about 2.10 reflect their struggle to maintain form, making Barys the more probable winner according to current betting markets.

In their last 10 head-to-head meetings, Barys Astana leads with 6 wins while Sochi has won 3 times, with 1 game ending in a draw. The average goals per game in these encounters is around 5, with Barys scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game, indicating a competitive but slightly dominant record.