LiontipsSKA - Torpedo. Forecast and bets on the KHL match
Command Analysis
Current form
SKA completed a three-game road series, which ultimately turned out to be a failure. In the first game, the team met with Avangard and this time failed to realize its attacking potential, and the only goal was scored in the third period. As a result, this led to a defeat with a minimal advantage of one goal for Omsk (1:2). Then the St. Petersburg team went to visit Sibir, where they showed a much more active game in attack, but again had big problems with the implementation of moments. As a result, it came down to a series of shootouts, and still managed to snatch a victory (1:0). Goalkeeper Zavragin also made a big contribution to the success, stopping all 29 shots, thereby getting the third shutout in his career.
As expected, in the third home game in a row, the Army Men failed to consolidate their success and suffered a disappointing defeat to Ak Bars in overtime (2:3). What is especially noteworthy is that Rotenberg team tied the score just 20 seconds before the final whistle, but this did not help them achieve success. Returning to their home arena, SKA was finally able to show their full attacking potential, leaving no chance for Amur and winning with a score of 6:3. Forward Kuznetsov once again showed his worth, scoring twice and also giving an assist. It is still worth noting that due to the slump and a large number of lost points, the team dropped out of the race for leadership in the Western Conference table, and now the gap from Lokomotiv is as much as 15 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
SKA roster remains unchanged. Almost all players are in action, and only defender Artem Zemchenok remains in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, SKA scores 3.7 goals per game
The Petersburgers continue to be the most productive in the league and consistently score a large number of goals.
- On average, the "army men" make 35 shots per match
Such results were achieved only due to very active play in attack.
Current form
Torpedo decline has been going on for quite some time, but recently the team has finally started to come to its senses and please the fans with successful results. After disappointing defeats to Lokomotiv (1:2 SO) and Salavat Yulaev (2:3 OT), the team continued to play at home, where it rehabilitated itself in front of the fans, defeating Sochi with a score of 7:1. It is difficult to even single out any of the players, as many distinguished themselves with effective actions. Then the Nizhny Novgorod team went to visit Dynamo Minsk and again celebrated their superiority over the opponent, snatching a victory in overtime (2:1). One cannot help but praise the efforts of goalkeeper Kulbakov, who reflected 96% of the shots. But the attacking line again had a problem, it created very few dangerous moments in the opponent zone.
In the return match with Lokomotiv, they again failed to demonstrate their attacking potential, as the Yaroslavl defense remains the most reliable in the league, which Torpedo is often unprepared for and unable to realize. The lost points have led to the club already dropping to eighth place in the Western Conference table, with 31 points. However, the team position is quite precarious, as the advantage over its closest rival is only two points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Torpedo remains without any problems with the roster. Absolutely all players are in the lineup.
Interesting trends for betting
- Torpedo averages 3.35 goals per match
This season, Avtozavodtsy have shown excellent attacking play and often manage to realize their potential to the fullest extent.
- On average, Nizhny Novgorod residents receive nine penalty minutes per match
It is worth noting that Torpedo has problems with discipline, which often leads to deletions.
Trends
Bet First Goal: SKA
In three of the four head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.62Goal in each period bet - yes
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.50Tip and bets
The Torpedo team could not fully realize their attacking potential, as they have recently met with far from the most active opponents, who mainly preferred to bet on the defensive line. In the upcoming match, the Nizhny Novgorod team will meet the St. Petersburg team, who, on the contrary, have preferred open, attacking hockey throughout the season, which only plays into the guests’ hands. SKA has not yet recovered from the slump, and a confident victory over the league’s main outsider, Amur, does not mean anything. The Army team will face a serious test of strength in the upcoming match. Despite this, bookmakers are giving very high odds for the Avtozavodtsy victory, which we suggest taking advantage of.
Prediction - Torpedo win with a handicap of (+1.5) pucks for 1.81
Bet on total
The upcoming match promises to be very productive. As we have already noted, both teams prefer to play open hockey, which is why they often fail in defense and miss quite a lot of goals. We believe that it is unlikely that anything will change, and as a second bet we choose total over.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.72
Bet on the outcome of the first period
From the very beginning of the match, Torpedo will try to take advantage of SKA far from reliable defensive line and play on opposite courses, which will allow the team, at a minimum, not to lose in the opening segment.
Prediction - Torpedo will not lose in the first period for 1.65
