LiontipsMetallurg Magnitogorsk - Ak Bars. KHL match betting tip and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Metallurg obviously cannot be fully satisfied with the results of last season, as it failed to make it through even the opening round of the playoffs. However, Andrei Razin's squad is still one of the strongest in the East and has conducted quite good training. At the Minsk Cup, for example, Magnitogorsk managed without a single defeat. The foxes did not perform so well at the Ivan Romazan Memorial, but there were rotations in the squad.
Current form
Despite the mediocre result of last season, Anvar Gatiyatulin remained working as the head coach of Ak Bars. So far, it is difficult to say whether the Kazan club has significantly strengthened compared to the previous year, but for sure the management expects to fight for the Cup this time. However, at the final friendly tournament named after Nikolai Puchkov, the greens did not perform in the best way, barely beating SKA (3:2 OT) and suffering a real defeat in the confrontation with Avtomobilist with a score of 1:6.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total more than 1.5 pucks
In the last three matches between the clubs, the first period was productive.
2.00Tip and bets
Metallurg seemed to look fresher before the start of the season, unlike Ak Bars, which had a difficult time with the last friendly tournament. The foxes have already worked out various combinations, so Andrey Razin will try to find the best option for the upcoming match. Magnitogorsk has historically played well at home and is used to starting the season with a win. Based on this, we suggest betting on its success.
Betting Tip - Metallurgist's victory in 2.22
