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Torpedo vs. Lokomotiv: KHL Match Prediction
Torpedo will return to their home arena on December 25, where they will host Lokomotiv. Our experts, in turn, have prepared a forecast in which they will tell you about the clubs' recent performances, and will also help you decide on the most relevant bets at the moment
Command Analysis
Torpedo
Russian FederationCurrent form
After a successful start, Torpedo is experiencing a decline. The team is having a hard time scoring points, despite all their efforts. In the last five matches, Nizhny Novgorod has won only one victory over Lada, which is not among the strongest teams in the league. This success was achieved thanks to goalkeeper Kulbakov, who reflected 95% of the shots. Before that, Torpedo hosted CSKA and lost in a shootout after a tense game. It seemed that the team would be able to beat Vityaz, which is at the bottom of the standings. However, Torpedo defense made serious mistakes, which led to a 5:6 defeat in a shootout. Nizhny Novgorod had the advantage, but conceded two goals: one in the eighth minute of the third period and the second at the end of the match. This allowed the "bogatyrs" to tie the score and win. This time, goalkeeper Bocharov played in goal and showed a weak game, reflecting only 73% of the shots.
On the road, the clear favorite in the person of St. Petersburg SKA also had to suffer a failure. Once again, the defensive line showed a terrible game, allowing the competitor to create a huge number of dangerous moments in their zone, which ultimately led to a rout (4:6). Such a long decline may lead to the club leaving the playoff zone altogether, but for now it is still holding on to the eighth line in the Western Conference table.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Torpedo has no problems with its roster. Only Misnikov is in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Torpedo scores an average of 3.3 goals per match
Nizhny Novgorod players regularly demonstrate impressive attacking play.
- "Avtozavodtsy" realized only 18% of the majority attempts
Despite its aggressive and productive attacking play, Torpedo rarely uses opponents' penalties to its advantage.
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Russian FederationCurrent form
Lokomotiv has been playing with varying success lately. The team did not have the best home game against CSKA, in which they were unable to fully demonstrate their attacking potential, scoring only one goal, which ultimately led to a 1:2 defeat. However, away to SKA, the team was able to rehabilitate for the lost points, winning in regulation time (3:2). It is worth noting the excellent play of Shalunov and Berezkin, who scored two goals each. Returning to their home ice, the Railwaymen fought Avtomobilist and again were unable to realize most of the dangerous moments in the attack and lost by two goals (1:3). This time, goalie Isaev was not so reliable, reflecting only 88% of the shots.
As expected, Yaroslavl quickly regained two points, as they met with a clear underdog in the person of Sochi and easily beat their competitor (3:1). Radulov distinguished himself again, scoring a goal and giving an assist. Even despite minor difficulties, the club continues to remain in first place in the Western Conference table, with a large gap of nine points over its closest competitor.
Disqualifications and injuries
Lokomotiv has no problems with its roster.
Interesting trends for betting
- Lokomotiv concedes an average of 1.61 goals per match
The Yaroslavl team is distinguished by its excellent defensive play, which is how they achieve success.
- On average, the Railwaymen take 32 shots per match
Throughout the regular championship, Lokomotiv can boast of a very active attacking game.
Trends
Goal in each period bet - no
In three head-to-head matches in a row, the teams failed to score a goal in each period
2.02Bet 2nd period: total under 1.5 goals
In three out of four head-to-head matches, the teams failed to score more than one goal in the second period.
1.89Tip and bets
Lokomotiv is superior to Torpedo in all respects this season, which they prove in almost every match. The main distinguishing feature of the Yaroslavl team continues to be their excellent defensive play, which will be a huge problem for Torpedo, which is used to achieving success mainly due to high attack performance. It is also worth noting that the home team is far from its optimal form, which the Railwaymen must take advantage of and win.
Our prediction is Lokomotiv victory at 2.07
Bet on total
Torpedo will once again try to impose open, attacking hockey, which, in turn, will lead to a large number of goals scored, since the Yaroslavl team will clearly not sit back in defense and will try to show their attacking potential.
Forecast - total over 4.5 goals for 1.81
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Due to their significant advantage over their opponent, Lokomotiv has every chance to create serious problems for Torpedo from the first minutes of the match. We believe that the Yaroslavl team has every chance to earn an advantage already at the end of the starting segment, which is what we suggest betting on.
Prediction - Lokomotiv win in the first period with a handicap (0) for 1.66
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