LiontipsAvangard - Metallurg Magnitogorsk. Forecast and bets on the KHL match
Command Analysis
Current form
Avangard is in tenth place in the Eastern Conference and has only 13 points. The team fails most of the matches and very often loses in regulation time. Over the last five matches, it was able to win only one victory against Traktor on the road (3:1), but after that it lost on its ice to Spartak (5:6) and the same Chelyabinsk team with a score of 3:4. It should be noted that recently the Hawks have demonstrated good performance, but in response they usually let in no less than four goals. They tried to play on the counter courses, but they did not really succeed.
Nevertheless, Sergei Zvyagin remains the head coach, although there are already rumors in the media that he may soon say goodbye to this position. Incidentally, the most unsuccessful performance of the Omsk team is the first game segment, during which they concede a lot and have a worse goal ratio compared to other periods. The positive moment for Avangard is that it makes good use of its numerical advantage and has a 25.1% conversion rate, occupying the second position in the league in this indicator. The main scorers in the club remain Damir Sharipzyanov and Linden Vey, each of whom earned more than 14 points in the goal + pass system.
Disqualifications and injuries
Berdin and Galiev will not take part in the match due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Avangard has 17:13 in goals scored and conceded in the second period
The Omsk team performs best in the second twenty minutes compared to other periods
- According to statistics, Omsk concedes 2.70 goals at home
Usually, at least three pucks end up in the Hawks' net.
Current form
Metallurg is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference and has earned 20 points in total. The team is doing much better than its opponent, although it had a very difficult start to the season. Recently, Magnitogorsk has alternated successful matches with defeats and could not get into the series. They beat Dynamo Minsk (2:0), unexpectedly lost to Vityaz (0:2) and proved their superiority over Kunlun with a score of 4:2. Andrei Razin team often demonstrates decent performance and scores at least three goals, but in past meetings they often remained without scoring goals. It should be noted that the team is used to playing double-edged hockey and is usually not afraid of missing an extra goal.
Nikita Mikhailis and Dmitry Silantyev also got into great shape, earning 14 and 15 points in the goal+pass system, respectively. Compared to the start of the season, Magnitogorsk has also improved its power play. They now have an 18.6% power play rate and usually play very well in the opponent zone, relying on powerful shots from their defenders. The third period is the most successful for Magnitka, where it improves significantly. It usually scores the most during this twenty-minute period.
Disqualifications and injuries
Minulin will not take part in the match due to injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- Metallurg gets 5.45 minutes of penalty time per match
Magnitogorsk players are distinguished by good discipline and rarely get penalties
- On average, Magnitka makes no more than 11 power moves per match
The Foxes don't play power hockey and are more focused on results
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In three out of five matches between the clubs, the first period was productive
2.05Bet 3rd period: away team win
In two out of three matches, Magnitogorsk won in the third period
2.70Tip and bets
In our opinion, Metallurg can count on two points in this confrontation. Magnitogorsk has already met Omsk on their home ice not so long ago and won a confident victory with a difference of two goals. Nothing has changed since then, and the Foxes still look stronger than their counterpart. Avangard has much more problems and often loses within 60 minutes even on its ice. We think that this time Razin team will succeed.
Forecast - Metallurg win with handicap (0) for 1.90
Bet on individual total
Metallurg plays well in attack and often scores at least three goals. Last time, it managed to open the Hawks' defense four times. The Omsk team played their last matches on opposite courses and often conceded at least three goals. Plus, in four out of five head-to-head meetings, Magnitka scored three goals without any problems.
We bet on Metallurg individual total over 2.5 goals for 1.90
Total Bet
For Metallurg, this will be the fourth match in a row in the current away series, so it is unlikely to play perfectly in defense. Avangard also played most of the previous matches effectively and finished them with more than five goals scored. It is quite possible that the upcoming confrontation will also be spectacular.
We take the total over 5.5 goals for 2.22
