LiontipsSKA - CSKA. Betting Tip (cf 1.60) and bets on the KHL match
Command Analysis
Current form
This regular season turned out to be very difficult for SKA. Constant swings did not allow the team to rise high in the Western Conference table, which is why they had to fight a very serious opponent in the face of CSKA in the opening series of the playoffs. In the first two matches, the St. Petersburg team played on the road, where they first lost in overtime (2:3), and after that they were completely defeated by a two-goal difference. However, it is worth noting that Larionov's wards were practically in no way inferior to their opponent and had good chances of success in each meeting.
Returning to the home ground, the club immediately rehabilitated itself in front of the fans, snatching the first Victory with a score of 1:0. SKA played flawlessly defensively, practically not allowing their opponent to create dangerous moments in their zone, and if CSKA made shots, goalkeeper Ivanov had no problems deflecting each of them, which allowed him to make his fourth cracker this season and the ninth in his career.
Disqualifications and injuries
Zaitsev, Larionov and Murphy will not participate in the upcoming match again due to injuries.
Interesting betting trends
- SKA makes an average of 29 shots per match.
- St. Petersburg players on average concede only 2.5 goals per match.
Current form
Throughout the regular season, CSKA tried to play exclusively defensive hockey and consistently beat almost all opponents in its path due to reliable defense. With this tactic, head coach Igor Nikitin won the Gagarin Cup last season with Lokomotiv. The start of the playoffs was expected to be very successful. The team played in the home arena, where it was not without problems, but still managed to defeat a very dangerous opponent in the person of CSKA twice with the score 3:2 (OT) and 4:2, respectively. However, it is worth noting that Nikitin's wards did not sit out on the defensive, but on the contrary, played on opposite courses.
Next, the Muscovites went to perform on the road, where they changed tactics and tried to contain the opponent's pressure as much as possible, which was almost successful. In three periods, the St. Petersburg team scored only one goal, but CSKA itself was left without goals, thereby suffering a dry defeat (0:1). In three periods, we managed to land only 22 shots on the opponent's goal, and none of them reached the target.
Disqualifications and injuries
Striker Moiseev and defender Provolnev will not be able to participate in the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting betting trends
- On average, CSKA concedes only two goals per match.
- The army team completed 21% of the majority's attempts
Trends
The Totalbetis less than 4.5 pucks
In four face-to-face matches out of five, the teams failed to score more than four goals.
Tip and bets
It seems that SKA has finally found an approach to its opponent. Yes, the St. Petersburg team is still struggling to realize their attacking potential, but at the same time they have begun to demonstrate a very high-quality defensive game themselves, not allowing the Muscovites to prove themselves. The support of the native stands clearly rallied the team and helped them achieve success. We believe that in the upcoming match, the ice masters have every chance to give a worthy rebuff to the favorite, so we suggest making the most reliable bet on the double chance of Larionov's wards.
Our betting tip is that SKA will not lose in 1.60
But you definitely shouldn't expect a lot of abandoned goals in the upcoming match. CSKA continues to be one of the most reliable clubs in terms of defense, which was once again demonstrated by visiting SKA. The St. Petersburg team also seems to have slowed down the pace and will play much more carefully, as any mistake can lead to critical consequences.
Betting Tip - total less than 4.5 goals in 1.77
