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

Current form

Avangard did not finish the away series in the best way, despite the fact that the beginning was promising. In the first match, the team won a confident victory over Sibir with a score of 5:3. The attack line showed an outstanding game, and it was difficult to single out anyone. Then the Omsk team met with Neftekhimik and won in overtime with a score of 4:3. Forward Yakubov became the most productive player of the match, scoring twice. Goalkeeper Serebryakov blocked 35 shots, making a significant contribution to the team success.

The Hawks were expected to continue their winning streak and beat Lada, but this did not happen. Goalkeeper Khomchenko made several mistakes, which led to a defeat (3:4). Despite the failure, Avangard managed to earn one point in the match with Metallurg, losing in overtime with a score of 1:2. Returning to the home arena, the team met with Lada and was able to rehabilitate for the lost points, interrupting their losing streak and winning with a score of 7:6. The most productive was forward Okulov, who scored twice and gave an assist. It is worth noting that head coach Reid Boucher and his assistant Dave Barr returned to the team, which should have a positive effect on its play and help the club confidently advance to the playoffs.

Disqualifications and injuries

Avangard is experiencing serious problems with its roster. Five players are in the infirmary at once: Boykov, Galimov, Grant, Stepanov and Tkachev.

Interesting trends for betting

• Avangard averages 2.56 goals per game

The club main problem remains its very low attacking performance.

• The Hawks are averaging 6.4 penalty minutes per game.

The team distinctive feature remains its very careful and disciplined play.

Current form

Metallurg continues to be in excellent shape and has not lost in four games in a row. The team had a very successful home series of three games, which began with a confident victory over Avtomobilist (4:2). Not only the attacking line, but also goalkeeper Nabokov, who blocked 31 shots, made a great contribution to the success. They managed to consolidate their success in a match with another very serious opponent, Salavat Yulaev, also winning with a score of 4:2. It is impossible not to mention Yurov, who scored twice. The team earned its third victory in a row in the game with Avangard, snatching it in overtime (2:1). However, it is worth noting that the Foxes looked much better than their competitor in terms of play, and made 52 shots on target in three periods.

Next, Magnitogorsk went to visit Avtomobilist, where they also achieved success in the return match, but not so confidently. Razin charges equalized the score just one and a half minutes before the final whistle, and then showed their best side in the shootout and won with a final score of 2:1. Indeed, the club picked up an excellent pace and, due to the large number of points scored, rose to fourth place in the Eastern Conference table, and the gap from the leader was reduced to six points.

Disqualifications and injuries

Metallurg has no problems with its roster. Only Eremenko is in the infirmary.

Interesting trends for betting

• On average, Metallurg concedes 2.2 goals per match

The Foxes have been playing very well defensively this season.

• On average, Magnitogorsk players take 33 shots per match

It is also worth noting the club very active play in attack.