Lida enter this Extraliga match in Belarus following a 0:1 defeat in regular time away to Metallurg Zhlobin. Meanwhile, Gomel come off a 2:1 victory over Vitebsk, which was decided on a shootout after Yevgeni Sapelnikov scored in regulation.
The visiting side arrive in peak form on a five-game winning streak, having dominated recent opponents with strong defensive performances. Lida have also shown resilience, picking up three wins from their last five outings while allowing very few goals.
In the standings, third-placed Gomel hold 33 points, while seventh-place Lida have 26. The overall head-to-head is almost dead even, with Lida claiming seven wins to Gomel's eight. According to the odds, Gomel are the favourites to win, with a level score after regulation time also a realistic possibility before overtime or a shootout. By a calculation from the odds, Gomel are more likely to win, with a likely score of 1:2 after regular time.
Preview prepared from the match data · 14 November