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Torpedo vs. Metallurg Magnitogorsk: KHL match forecast
Torpedo returned to their home arena after a fairly successful away series and will now host Metallurg at home. Magnitogorsk has been performing with varying success lately, so the Avtozavodtsy have a good chance to fight for points again. Our experts have prepared a forecast in which they will tell you about the form of the clubs and also help you decide on your bets
Command Analysis
Torpedo
Russian FederationCurrent 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.
Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Russian FederationCurrent 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.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Torpedo
In five out of six head-to-head matches, Torpedo opened the scoring
1.82Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In four of the five head-to-head matches, the teams scored more than one goal in the second period.
1.66Tip and bets
Bookmakers do not single out a clear favorite in the upcoming match, for which there are several reasons. Both clubs have shown very unstable results this season and constantly alternate winning streaks with failures. However, it is worth considering that at the moment Torpedo has gained an excellent pace, having won two confident victories over very serious opponents, and twice without scoring. Now the club has returned to its home arena, where it is able to show itself in all its glory and continue to earn points consistently. So we suggest betting on the home team.
Our prediction is Torpedo victory in the match for 1.75
Bet on total
Both teams are not used to sitting back in defense, preferring open, attacking hockey, which constantly makes matches involving the clubs productive. In the upcoming match, we also expect a large number of goals and bet on the total over.
Forecast - total over five goals for 1.77
Bet on the outcome of the first period
In the first period, Torpedo, due to the home advantage, has every chance to create serious problems for Metallurg. The Nizhny Novgorod team will try to play first, and the support of their home stands will help them earn an advantage already at the end of the opening period.
Prediction - Torpedo wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.77
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