Neftekhimik vs. Avtomobilist: KHL match forecast

Neftekhimik started the regular championship quite confidently and for a long time consistently earned points, even in matches with obvious favorites, thanks to which it occupies a place in the top of the Western Conference. However, successful performances were replaced by a protracted decline, the team could not achieve the desired result for five matches in a row and only in two of them was it able to impose a serious fight, losing to SKA and Torpedo in overtime with a score of 2:3 and 4:5, respectively.

There were also some defeats, Nizhnekamsk was unable to give a worthy rebuff to Minsk Dynamo, suffering a defeat with a difference of three goals (1:4). The defensive line played extremely poorly, allowing Minsk to create a huge number of dangerous moments near their goal. The team was able to break the losing streak in the match with the clear underdog Sochi, snatching a victory in regular time with a score of 2:1. This time the defense showed itself much better, and in particular it is worth noting the efforts of goalkeeper Zagidulin, who reflected 96% of the shots. What is noteworthy is that even after a large number of lost points, Neftekhimik remains in third place in the Eastern Conference table, however, the club position is extremely precarious, because its closest competitors have fewer matches to their credit.