Torpedo - Metallurg Magnitogorsk. Forecast and bets on the KHL match

Current form

Torpedo played a three-game away series that didn't start off well. In the first game, the team faced a very serious opponent in the form of St. Petersburg SKA and suffered a crushing defeat with a score of 1:4. Indeed, the defensive line played poorly, and goalkeeper Kulbakov had to be replaced at the beginning of the second period. It is worth noting that the Nizhny Novgorod team made 44 shots at the opponent goal, but the implementation of dangerous moments in attack was practically zero, which was the main reason for the failure.

Next, the "automakers" went to visit the current leader of the Western Conference, Lokomotiv, and this time they showed a much more reliable game in defense, winning a dry victory over the clear favorite (3:0). This time, goalkeeper Bocharov played in goal, and he showed his best side, reflecting all 38 shots and getting a "dry". Larionov charges were able to consolidate their success on the road at Spartak, where they left no chance at all for their competitor, defeating the Muscovites with a score of 6:0. Almost the entire attacking line distinguished itself, which is why it is difficult to single out any of the players.

Disqualifications and injuries

It is worth noting that Torpedo has absolutely no problems with the roster. All players are in the ranks.

Interesting trends for betting

• Nizhny Novgorod residents score an average of 3.4 goals per match

Torpedo continues to be one of the most productive clubs in the league.

• On average, the Avtozavodtsy receive nine penalty minutes per match

The team has serious problems with discipline, which often gives an advantage to opponents.

Current form

Metallurg has not been in the best shape lately, as evidenced by its results. The team failed to complete its away series, suffering a defeat to one of the main outsiders of the league, Barys (1:2). As you can see, the very productive Foxes were able to score only one goal, although they made 36 shots at the goal of the Kazakhs. Returning to the home arena, the team was still able to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans, winning a confident victory over Sibir (3:1). They managed to achieve success due to a very active game in attack. However, Razin charges were again unable to consolidate their success, losing to Avangard in a shootout (1:2). Once again, the Foxes created a huge number of dangerous moments in the opponent zone, but their implementation seriously let them down.

In the return match with the "Bars", the club was still able to take revenge, but mainly due to the efforts of the defensive line. Goalkeeper Smolin also showed his best side, reflecting all the shots and making the first "shutout" in his career. As a result, they managed to win with a score of 2:0. In general, this season for the team is not going as well as the last one, and at the moment Metallurg is only in fifth place in the Eastern Conference table, not yet having a chance to fight for the leadership, the gap from which is 10 points.

Disqualifications and injuries

Metallurg has no problems with its roster.

Interesting trends for betting

• On average, Metallurg takes 32 shots per match

The Foxes have been trying to show their attacking potential this season and have consistently created many dangerous moments in the opponent zone.

• On average, a team receives 5.4 penalty minutes per match.

It is also impossible not to note the club’s discipline, which allows it to remain at full strength throughout almost the entire match.