LiontipsAdmiral vs Torpedo: KHL Match Preview and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current Form
After a challenging away series at the beginning of the regular season, Admiral returned to their home arena and successfully made up for lost points. Following an easy victory against Kunlun (7-1), the team faced a much tougher opponent in Dynamo Moscow. They capitalized on the rival's poor form, securing another solid win at 4-1. Forward Gutik delivered an impressive performance with three assists.
Next, the Vladivostok team encountered an even more formidable club, but not even CSKA could halt Admiral in their fantastic form. Under the guidance of Leonid Tambiev, the players expended a tremendous amount of energy yet still clinched a win against the clear favorite in overtime at 3-2. Despite fatigue from the tough match against the Army men, Admiral left no chances for Vityaz, defeating them decisively at 6-3. It’s tough to single out any players, as nearly everyone contributed offensively. Thanks to a high number of points earned, the club has climbed to third place in the standings, having played two matches fewer than the teams above them.
Disciplinary Issues and Injuries
Main player is still sidelined and will miss the upcoming match. However, all other players are in full readiness for action.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Admiral averages 3.8 goals per match this season
The Mariners display excellent offensive play and consistently dominate the league's underperformers. It’s worth noting that even in matches against favorites, Admiral doesn’t retreat into a deep defense but continues to play aggressively.
- Admiral has a 26% success rate on power plays
It’s very dangerous to take penalties against Vladivostok, as the team often capitalizes on having an extra player on the ice.
Current Form
Torpedo continues to struggle this season, dropping points even against teams they should have competed with. The club consistently allows a high number of goals, which is the primary reason for their defeats. After a disappointing away stretch with three consecutive losses, the team returned home to face SKA from St. Petersburg, where they lost again, this time 3-4. The defense struggled against the army team, allowing them to take 47 shots on goal.
Torpedo finally broke their losing streak on the road against Kunlun, securing a solid victory of 4-2. The underlying issue hasn't disappeared, as their opponent once again fired more shots on target. However, this time Torpedo capitalized on their chances, which was essential to avoid another defeat. Coach Igor Larionov urgently needs to strengthen their defensive play, as the offense cannot compensate for the chaos in their own zone. Currently, the team sits in eighth place in the Western Conference standings, and if they do not start earning points soon, they risk falling further down the table.
Injuries and Suspensions
It appears that Anton Berlev is recovering from his injury, while Andrei Belevich remains sidelined and will miss the upcoming match.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Torpedo wins only 47.2% of faceoffs
One of Torpedo's main problems remains their weak faceoff performance. The team often allows opponents to gain control of the puck right after the whistle, which enables them to set the game's pace.
- The Nizhny Novgorod team concedes an average of 3.5 goals per match
Torpedo's defense is visibly falling apart, which is the leading cause of their struggles. Notably, the team currently ranks among the worst in the league in terms of average goals allowed per match.
Trends
Bet First Goal: «Admiral»
In four out of six head-to-head matches, «Admiral» scored first
1.73Bet Second Period: total under 1.5 goals
In five out of six meetings, neither team scored more than one goal in the second period
2.43Tip and bets
Admiral enters the upcoming match as a clear favorite for good reasons. The team has hit excellent form and consistently outperforms even tougher opponents, as proven multiple times this season. Playing at home, the Mariners remain unbeaten this year, and it's unlikely that Torpedo, with their shaky defense, can end the home team's successful streak. It's important to note that this season, the team from Vladivostok favors an open attacking style of play, which Lariyonov's squad is ill-prepared to handle. For these reasons, we recommend placing a confident bet on Admiral.
Our prediction is Admiral to win at 1.92
Total Bet
The upcoming match is expected to be high-scoring as Torpedo struggles with defensive issues and tries to make up for this by ramping up their offensive play, which unfortunately leads to even bigger defensive gaps. Admiral has also shifted towards an attacking style of hockey, making a total over bet the clear second option.
Prediction - total over 5.5 goals at 1.82
First Period Outcome Bet
Admiral, as seen in all their home games, will come out aggressive from the first minute and is very likely to gain an edge by the end of the opening period.
Prediction - Admiral to win the first period with a handicap of (0) at 1.60
