Dynamo Moscow vs Spartak. KHL Match Predictions and Betting Tips

Current Form

Dinamo sits in eighth place in the Western Conference with only 15 points. The team clearly aimed for a better start to the season but is currently far from its best form, delivering lackluster performances. Recently, they lost 3-5 to Metallurg on the road but bounced back at home, defeating Salavat 4-2.

This inconsistency likely stems from the team’s weak defensive play, making them one of the most conceding clubs in the West. Additionally, their penalty kill is struggling, with only a 75.4% success rate. Notably, in their last match, the coaching staff decided to change the captain and, according to Alexey Kudashev, implement a "slight reboot," which seemingly benefited the players.

Injuries and Suspensions

No players are currently injured or suspended

Interesting Betting Trends

• Dinamo averages 11 minutes of penalty time per game

The team is struggling with discipline, leading to frequent penalties in each match

• Dinamo has a 15:10 goal differential in the first period

The white and blue squad performs best in the first period compared to the other two segments

Current Form

Spartak is holding the second spot in the Western Conference, trailing the leader by six points. The team has slightly slowed down, suffering back-to-back home defeats to Metallurg and Salavat Yulaev, both with a score of 2-5. In those games, their defensive play was subpar, marked by numerous errors in their zone. However, the red-and-whites bounced back and secured a 3-0 victory against Ak Bars.

The credit for this shutout goes to Dmitry Nikolaev, who delivered an outstanding performance, stopping a total of 36 shots. Additionally, Spartak excelled while shorthanded, successfully neutralizing all three power-play opportunities of their opponents. Notably, the club currently ranks as the best in the league when playing 4-on-5, boasting an impressive 91.7% penalty kill rate.

Injuries and Suspensions

There are no injured or suspended players in the squad.

Interesting Betting Trends

• Statistically, Spartak allows an average of 33 shots against their net.

The red-and-whites play an open style, giving their opponents plenty of chances to shoot.

• Spartak has a 19:10 goal differential in the second period.

When playing from long benches, Spartak continues to perform strongly and score consistently.