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Lokomotiv vs Jokerit: prediction for the KHL fixture
On September 20, Lokomotiv take on Jokerit in the KHL match. Who will be stronger in this fixture? Our answer is in the prediction below.
Command Analysis
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Russian FederationLokomotiv haven't yet shown consistency in the regular season. After eight games, Lokomotiv have got three victories over Dinamo Riga (3:2 and 4:0) and Torpedo (4:3), but the team lost to more powerful opponents, such as CSKA (1:3) and SKA (3:4 B). Loko lost the previous fight against Jokerit (0:2), showing poor performance in attack. They only made 12 shots on target. The defensive line also regularly make mistakes.
Jokerit
FinlandAfter a poor start to the season, whenJokerit lost to Ak Bars (0:3) and Neftekhimik (2:4), the Jesters pulled themselves together and mounted a winning streak, which now has reached six games. For instance, they had excellent games against Traktor (5:4 ОТ) and Avangard (3:2). We would like to point out that Jokerit have already scored 26 goals, which is the second-best result in the Western Conference. However, Jokerit also play unreliably in defense, which often puts them on the brink of defeat.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, the teams failed to score more than one goal in the first period.
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, the teams scored in each period.
Tip and bets
Bookmakers favour Lokomotiv in this fixture, despite them looking bleak in earlier games and already losing to Jokerit in this season. We think, that Lokomotiv will not be able to beat the Jesters in regulation, moreover, Jokerit can upset the Yaroslavl team again.
Our prediction - Jokerit to not lose
Both teams have problems in defense, and we expect many goals from the opponents in this match. They should overcome the total of 4.5 goals.
Second bet - total over 4.5 goals
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