Metallurg Novokuznetsk - Magnitogorsk: betting tip for the VHL playoffs match

Current form

In the last match, a very difficult game took place in Magnitogorsk. There was no room for error, and there really was a team on the ice. Due to this, the forge won and took a small step towards the return of intrigue in the series. In the opening period, the hockey players of both teams violated a lot, with a total of 18 penalty minutes. Magnitogorsk received two double minor fines, while Metallurg remained in the 3-on-5 format. Despite this, the hosts opened the account. In the second period, Andrei Lunev's team was able to recoup using the earned majority, and in the third 20 minutes they took the lead. The score of 2-1 remained on the scoreboard after the final siren. So far, Magnitogorsk leads the series to four wins: it has three wins, Metallurg has one. Another meeting of the rivals will take place in Novokuznetsk today. According to the club, unprecedented excitement and support from hockey fans in Kuzbass is expected for the upcoming match of the 1/8 finals of the Petrov Cup.

Interesting betting trends

• In the last five games, the club has won only one victory.
• In the four games of the series, the team scores only one goal on average.

Current form

In the last match in Magneto Orsk, the fourth game of the 1/8 finals of the Petrov Cup took place. Magnitogorsk opened the scoring in the last meeting in the first period. In the fifth and sixth minutes, two players of the Novokuznetsk club were sent off at once. Magnitogorsk found itself in a 5-on-3 situation and was able to take advantage by realizing the majority. Metallurg was only able to crack the Steelworkers' defense and score in the second period. In the third period, the home team missed the second goal, and the visiting club increased the advantage in the score – 1:2 after 60 minutes. After the end of the confrontation, the head coach of the team said that this game would serve as a good lesson, you need to be able to control your emotions, and nothing terrible happened, the series continues. As a result, the first defeat in the series is against an opponent, where Evgeny Polozov's team leads 3-1 and can send the winner of the regular season on vacation.

Interesting betting trends

• In the past four games, the club has scored an average of 2.3 goals.
• The team has suffered only one defeat in regular time in the past 15 games.