LiontipsLokomotiv vs SKA. Prediction and Betting Tips for KHL (September 4, 2021).
Command Analysis
Lokomotiv looked a bit disappointing in the opening game of the season. They were set to play the outsiders Dynamo Riga and conceded two quick goals in the first period. However, Loko did turn the game around and won in regulation (3:2). Lokomotiv's goalie Pasquale saved 92% of the shots.
In the preseason, the team from Yaroslavl won almost all of the test matches. They only yielded to Traktor Chelyabinsk (0:3), Sibir Novosibirsk (2:3), and Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg (1:2 P).
SKA played 12 friendly matches in the preseason. The team from St.Petersburg did not look as confident as the fans had hoped and won only six games. SKA were defeated by, for instance, Ak Bars (0:3) and Salavat Yulaev (1:4).
In the first fixture of the regular season, SKA faced Neftekhimik. The game was super intense and close, and the opponent had many chances to level the score, but in the end, SKA celebrated success with a score of 3:2.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5
In 3 head-to-head games, the teams scored less than one goal in the first period.
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, the teams scored in each period.
Tip and bets
It is hard to pick a favourite in this fixture since both teams approach it in good form. Bookmakers favour Lokomotiv, and we suggest betting on the outsider.
Our prediction - SKA to win with a handicap (0)
Do not expect many goals in this game. Lokomotiv and SKA do not always score a lot, and only in one head-to-head game out of five they scored more than 5 goals.
Second wager - total under 5 goals
