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Lokomotiv - Torpedo: betting tip for the KHL match
On March 27, Lokomotiv will begin its performance in the playoffs at the home arena, where it will host Torpedo. Yaroslavl continued to achieve steady success until the end of the regular season, which cannot be said about Torpedo. Will the hosts be able to take advantage of their superiority and win? Our experts will answer this question and many others in the betting tip
Command Analysis
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Russian FederationCurrent form
Last year, Lokomotiv was just one step away from the first Gagarin Cup, but lost in the final for the second time. The team successfully passed through all stages of the tournament, and in the final series with Metallurg failed to win a single victory, losing dry (0-4). Despite such a disappointing defeat, the team only picked up the pace and this year had one of its best seasons in history. According to the results of the regular season, Yaroslavl confidently took the first place with a significant advantage over the nearest competitor of 13 points.
The Railwaymen have traditionally been known for their excellent defensive play, which remains the best in the league. In 68 matches, the club conceded only 122 goals. It should also be noted that the team approached the playoffs in optimal shape, having a winning streak of three matches in a row, with Loko beating rivals of its level in the person of CSKA (3:1) and Dynamo Moscow (4:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
Only Nikulin remains in the infirmary at the Locomotive.
Interesting betting trends
- Lokomotiv concedes less than two goals per match on average.
- Yaroslavl residents completed 24% of the majority attempts
Torpedo
Russian FederationCurrent form
The next season turned out to be as difficult as possible for Torpedo. Although the team strengthened the squad during the off-season, it did not help to improve the overall results. In particular, it is worth noting the unstable game of the club, throughout the regular season it was inferior not only to serious rivals, but also to outsiders of the league. The main problem remains the weak defense of Nizhny Novgorod, which even led to changes in the coaching staff during the tournament. Another important factor is that the team is experiencing difficulties with the composition, some of the key players remain in the infirmary. In particular, it is worth noting the injured hockey players Atanasova and Goncharuk.
Despite all the problems, Torpedo still earned a ticket to the playoffs. The team took the eighth place in the Western Conference table. Although the Nizhny Novgorod team did not come to the draw in the best shape, as clearly indicated by a series of defeats from five matches in a row.
Disqualifications and injuries
Atanasov, Goncharuk, Voronin and Savunov remain in the infirmary.
Interesting betting trends
- On average, Torpedo scores three goals per match.
- Nizhny Novgorod residents completed only 14% of the majority attempts.
Trends
Bet First goal: Lokomotiv
In three face-to-face matches out of five, Lokomotiv opened the scoring
1.45There is no goalbetin each period.
In four face-to-face matches in a row, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
1.95Tip and bets
We can hardly expect Torpedo to make a confident start to the playoffs, especially on the road. Nizhny Novgorod players mostly achieved success due to their effective offensive play, but it is unlikely that they will be able to realize their attacking potential away from Lokomotiv. The railwaymen have the strongest defense in the league and it is due to this that they should be able to cope with Larionov's wards without any problems. And in general, Yaroslavl residents are superior to their competitor in all respects, so we suggest making a confident bet in their favor, even if not for a high coefficient.
Our betting tip is that Lokomotiv will win in 1.51
Bet on the total
You should not expect a large number of abandoned pucks. Lokomotiv will once again play neat, defensive hockey, trying to take advantage of the opponent's mistakes, which they do best. It is for this reason that we choose the total less as the second bet.
Betting Tip – total less than 4.5 goals in 1.90
Betting on the outcome of the first period
Due to its significant superiority over Torpedo, as well as a strong defensive line, the locomotive will look noticeably better than its competitor from the start. We believe that the most dangerous counterattacks will bring victory to Yaroslavl in the opening segment, which is what we propose to bet on.
The betting tip is a victory for Lokomotiv in the first period in 2.02
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