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Torpedo vs. Kunlun: KHL Match Prediction
Torpedo will play at home on December 30, where they will try to continue earning points. This time, the team will face another clear outsider in the form of Kunlun. However, Red Star has been showing excellent results lately, so it will not be easy for the Nizhny Novgorod team to achieve the desired result. Which bets should you choose? You will find the answer in our forecast
Command Analysis
Torpedo
Russian FederationCurrent form
Torpedo is going through a difficult period, having suffered three defeats in a row. In away matches, the team showed a decent game, but was unable to maintain the advantage in key moments. In the first game with the "bogatyrs", the "automotive plant workers" were leading until the last seconds, but lost the victory in a shootout (5:6). Goalkeeper Bocharov played especially poorly, reflecting only 73% of the shots. A similar situation was repeated in the match with St. Petersburg SKA. After the first period, the Nizhny Novgorod team was leading by two goals, but ultimately lost with a crushing score of 4:6. The team defense was not confident enough, allowing the "army men" to create dangerous moments.
Returning to the home arena, Torpedo suffered another defeat, this time to Lokomotiv (0:5). Few could have expected such a weak attack from the club, and the team defense also showed its worst side. The team was able to break the losing streak only in a match with the obvious underdog Barys, winning confidently with a score of 3:1. Bocharov was finally able to cope with his main task, reflecting 96% of the shots. Due to the slump and a large number of lost points, the team is already on the verge of being eliminated from the playoff zone, occupying the eighth line with an advantage over its closest competitor of four points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Torpedo has more problems with its lineup. Abramov and Phillips have joined the injured Misnyakov.
Interesting trends for betting
- Torpedo scores an average of 3.3 goals per match
Nizhny Novgorod players regularly demonstrate amazing offensive play.
- "Avtozavodtsy" realized only 18% of the majority attempts
Despite the fact that Torpedo demonstrates a bright and effective game in attack, the team does not always effectively use the opponents' penalties.
HC Red Star Kunlun
ChinaCurrent form
Kunlun seemed to have recovered from the slump, as they started to please fans with successful results. After another defeat to the clear favorite CSKA, Red Star returned to their home arena, where they met an opponent of their level and easily beat Barys dry (2:0). However, it is worth noting that the Kazakhs looked better in the game and created a huge number of dangerous moments in the opponent zone, but goalkeeper Smith was impenetrable, reflecting all 38 shots, thereby making the third shutout this season.
Continuing to play at home, Kravets' charges fought a much more powerful competitor in the person of Spartak and, it seemed, would not be able to give a worthy rebuff to one of the league leaders. But this time, Kunlun pleased with a very productive game in attack, and the best player of the match was forward Shuai, who scored twice. It is also worth noting the very reliable game in defense, which did not allow the Muscovites to cling to a comeback. Despite the points scored, the club still cannot rise from the penultimate line in the Western Conference table, having only 34 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Kunlun has no problems with its roster. Only Sinyatkin is in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Kunlun scores an average of 2.4 goals per match
The club main problem this season remains its very low attacking performance, which prevents it from consistently earning points.
- On average, Red Star takes 28 shots per game.
The team low performance is due to its inactive attacking play.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Kunlun
In four out of six head-to-head matches, Kunlun opened the scoring
2.55Goal in each period bet - yes
In five out of six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.45Tip and bets
Torpedo is a clear favorite in the upcoming match, and bookmakers are giving very low odds for its victory, which is quite strange. The Nizhny Novgorod team has not been in the best shape for a long time, and it is difficult to say whether the club will be able to start earning points consistently. Even at home, the Avtozavodtsy are constantly experiencing problems, and they are losing not only to the favorites. Kunlun is quite capable of taking advantage of its competitor not-so-best condition. We believe that Red Star, at the very least, will not lose with a rout.
Our forecast is the victory of “Kunlun” with a handicap (+1.5) of goals for 1.98
Bet on total
Torpedo is one of the most productive clubs in the league, but this does not allow it to earn points consistently, since the Nizhny Novgorod defensive line shows a terrible game. Kunlun is also not distinguished by reliable defense, so one can quite expect productive hockey.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.74
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Torpedo shows a good game at the start of the match and quite often earns an advantage already at the end of the starting segment, which they can do again.
Prediction - Torpedo wins in the first period for 1.90
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