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Lokomotiv vs Sochi: KHL Match Predictions
On September 28, Lokomotiv will face Sochi at their home arena. The Yaroslavl team is the clear favorite in this matchup and is expected to secure two crucial points. Sochi is on a lengthy losing streak, making it challenging for them to compete against one of the leaders in the Western Conference. What bet should you place on this event? Find the answer in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Lokomotiv leads the league table with 15 points and stands out as the most consistent team this season, even without extended winning streaks. Following a tough loss to Salavat (2:3 OT), they bounced back with victories over Severstal (4:1) and Avangard (3:2). Notably, the club has proven to be the most defensively reliable, conceding only 12 goals throughout the season. Goaltender Daniil Isaev has made numerous key saves, continually demonstrating why he holds the starting position.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Lokomotiv boasts a 32.1% power play success rate
- The team allows an average of 1.33 goals per game
HC Sochi
Russian FederationCurrent Form
This season, Sochi is again in contention for the title of league's main underdog. This is not surprising, as the team’s roster is relatively weak compared to other clubs. Currently, the team is struggling and is on a four-game losing streak. During their recent away series, Sochi lost to Ak Bars (2:5), Siberia (2:4), and Barys (0:1). The primary challenge for coach Zubov's squad lies in their defensive play, averaging at least three goals conceded per game. Additionally, it is notable that Sochi remains winless in regulation time on the road, despite having played five games.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Sochi averages four penalties per game
- The team has a goal differential of 5:13 in the first period
Trends
Bet 1st Period: total over 1.5 goals
In three out of four matchups, the first period has been high-scoring
1.95Bet 2nd Period: home team to win
In three of the four matches, the home team dominated the second period
1.72Tip and bets
We believe that Lokomotiv will leave Sochi with no chances in their upcoming match. The teams are at vastly different levels, and the Railwaymen hold a significant advantage in their head-to-head encounters with the Leopards. It's also important to note that Sochi has frequently struggled on the road, often losing in regulation by multiple goals. We think that through a more strategic approach both defensively and offensively, Nikitin's team will achieve victory.
Prediction - Lokomotiv to win with an Asian handicap of -1.5 goals at 1.55
Bet on Total Goals
The previous matches between these teams have not been very high-scoring, often finishing with fewer than six goals. Lokomotiv is the league's lowest-scoring team, known for its solid defensive play, which explains why the last five games they've participated in have been low-scoring.
We recommend betting on under 5.5 goals at 1.75
Bet on Individual Total
In their last match, Sochi struggled offensively and failed to score. Lokomotiv, on the other hand, has conceded less than two goals in three of their last five matches. The Leopards are likely to face challenges converting opportunities against Yaroslavl, and we believe they will struggle to score twice.
We suggest betting on Sochi’s individual total being under 1.5 goals at 1.85
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