Vityaz - Ak Bars. Forecast and bets on the KHL match

Current form

After a failed away series and three defeats in a row, Vityaz returned to their home arena, where they were finally able to break the losing streak. The team met with Neftekhimik and with great difficulty snatched victory from them in a shootout (4:3). The Bogatyrs could have won in regulation time, but still allowed their opponent to tie the score five minutes before the final whistle. They were able to achieve success mainly due to a very active attack, as well as the efforts of goalkeeper Dorozhko, who blocked 45 shots out of 48.

Then the Podolsk team fought a much more powerful competitor in the person of CSKA and were close to another success, which few could have expected. It again went to overtime, where they still had to suffer an offensive defeat with a score of 1:2. This time, goalkeeper Shikin played in the goal, and he played no worse than his teammate. Only due to his efforts was it possible to avoid a crushing defeat, since the Muscovites made a huge number of shots at the Vityaz goal throughout the entire match. Nevertheless, due to the points scored, the team was able to get closer to the playoff zone and is currently in ninth place in the Western Conference table.

Disqualifications and injuries

Vityaz has serious problems with its roster, which primarily affects the club attacking line. Three strikers are in the infirmary: Ivan Chekhovich, Ivan Savchik and Vladislav Tsitsiura. Also, defender Grigoriy Vaschenko will not play in the upcoming match.

Interesting trends for betting

• Vityaz scores an average of 2.5 goals per match

The Podolsk team continues to experience problems with offensive efficiency.

• "Bogatyri" missed 23 goals while shorthanded

It is also worth noting the team’s weak play in the minority, which the opponents consistently take advantage of.

Current form

Ak Bars has gained excellent form and has not lost for three games in a row. The team played a three-game away series, which did not start in the best way. In the first match, they had to suffer a defeat to Severstal with a score of 5:7. Goalkeeper Nosov showed his worst side, he was replaced only after the fifth missed puck. The Kazan team quickly rehabilitated themselves in front of the fans, snatching a victory from CSKA in regular time (2:1). This time, Arefyev played in goal, he played much more reliably than his teammate and reflected 38 shots out of 39, thanks to which they managed to achieve success.

Then the "Bars" went to visit the obvious underdog Sochi, where they had a hard time converting dangerous moments in attack, but ultimately achieved their goal, winning in overtime (3:2). It is impossible not to praise the forward Galimov, who scored twice. Returning to the home arena, Gatiyatulin charges showed their attacking potential to the fullest, thanks to which they were able to beat Moscow Dynamo with a score of 5:4. This time it is difficult to even single out any of the players, since many distinguished themselves with effective actions. Thanks to excellent performances and points scored, Ak Bars was able to rise to fourth place in the Eastern Conference table and now has 41 points.

Disqualifications and injuries

Ak Bars has virtually no problems with its roster. Only forward Egor Babenko is in the infirmary.

Interesting trends for betting

• On average, Ak Bars scores three goals per match

Throughout the regular championship, Kazan has been distinguished by its very confident attacking play.

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

It is also worth noting the good discipline of the club, which allows it to remain in full force throughout almost the entire match.