To build an accurate prediction for the Barys Astana - Cherepovets hockey match, scheduled for 18 December 2018 in the Russia. KHL tournament, it is important to consider the teams' form and other key factors that could influence the outcome. Barys Astana have played 50 matches this season, winning 17 of them in regulation, drawing 14 times and suffering 19 defeats. Cherepovets have played 50 matches this season, in which they won 21 times in regulation, drew 15 times and lost 14 times. In the tournament, Barys Astana score an average of 2.8 goals per game against their opponents and concede 2.6. Cherepovets score 1.7 and concede 2.9. These sides last met 27 November 2018 at Cherepovets's home arena, where the away side won that match.