Traktor vs Admiral: KHL Match Preview and Betting Tips

Current Form

Traktor is currently positioned second in the Eastern Conference and could soon rise to the top spot. The team has been showcasing quality hockey since the start of the season, and Benoit Grou has successfully implemented a strong game plan. It’s worth noting that they have just returned from a road trip. During this series, the Chelyabinsk team secured victories over Spartak (3-2 SO), Dynamo Moscow (4-1), and delivered a stunning 4-0 defeat against CSKA.

Following this stretch, the Bears had ample time for rest and recovery, ensuring they are physically prepared for their home games. Notably, the Ural team continues to demonstrate impressive defensive skills, rarely allowing more than one or two goals. The leading scorers for the club are Vitaly Kravtsov and Maxim Shabanov, who have accumulated 10 and 14 points in the goal-plus-assist system, respectively.

Disqualifications and Injuries

Der-Arguchintsev and Sikura will miss the match due to injuries.

Interesting Betting Trends

• Traktor allows an average of no more than 30 shots on goal

The Chelyabinsk team concedes very few goals, largely because they consistently manage to block opponents' shots.

• The Bears hold a 15-4 ratio of goals scored to goals conceded in the third period

Traktor remains disciplined during the final twenty minutes, often dominating this phase of the game.

Current Form

Admiral currently sits in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Overall, this position should satisfy the team, as they were not originally aiming for top spots and only need to stay within playoff contention. The Vladivostok squad has been inconsistent this season, recently facing a dismal stretch of four consecutive losses. During their current away series, they fell to Dynamo Minsk (2-7) and Sochi (0-5), and also lost to Lada (0-1 in a shootout).

Fortunately, in their final match against the Togliatti team, the sailors managed to redeem themselves, clinching a 2-0 victory. However, most of Admiral's points have come from home games, while their performance on the road has been lacking. On average, Leonid Tambiev's team scores no more than two goals in away games. Notably, the top scorer on the team is Egor Petukhov, who has netted six goals over 12 matches.

Disqualifications and Injuries

Osanin and Starkov will miss the upcoming game due to injuries.

Interesting Betting Trends

• Admiral has a powerplay conversion rate of 23.5%

The Vladivostok team heavily relies on their powerplay and executes plays effectively in the 5-on-4 format.

• They have a goal differential of 15:16 in the second period.

Admiral plays the second period with high intensity and maintains a free-flowing style when switching benches.