Torpedo vs. Avtomobilist: KHL match betting tip
Torpedo will play its third match of the new season on September 9 and will try to improve its position. Igor Larionov's team had a very unsuccessful start, and in the upcoming match they will have to fight a serious competitor again. This time, Nizhny Novgorod will face Avtomobilist, which looks much more confident. Our experts described the form of the clubs in detail in the betting tip, and also tried to highlight the most relevant bets

Command Analysis

Torpedo

Current form
Torpedo, after all the changes in the lineup, still looks pale. The team showed mixed results in the preseason, and now it can’t get a win in the regular championship. In the first match, the “automotive plant” team fought with “Severstal” and lost dry (0:3). Overall, the Nizhny Novgorod team didn’t look much worse than their competitor, but they let down by the realization of attacking moments, of which there were plenty.
Then Igor Larionov's team played against Ak Bars and this time they could count on success, as they already had a two-goal advantage at the beginning of the second period. However, the team did not have enough strength for the rest of the game, which Kazan certainly took advantage of and not only tied the score, but also snatched victory in the shootout.
Interesting trends for betting
- Torpedo scores an average of 2.4 goals per match
Torpedo still showed good results in the preseason, but in the regular championship they have not yet been able to fully demonstrate their attacking potential.
- Torpedo hockey players received an average of 7.8 minutes of penalty time per match last season
Torpedo has one of the worst statistics in terms of the number of penalties per match. This season, the team continues to play aggressively, which it showed in the match with Ak Bars, four Ryazas were left in the minority.
Estimated composition
Bocharov, Kirsanov, Konyushkov, Kagarlitsky, Letunov, Atanasov, Voynov, Silaev, Lynch, Larionov, Artamonov, Phyllis, Bokun, Pochivalov, Abramov, Goncharuk, Varlamov, Voronin, Belevich, Svechnikov.

Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg

Current form
Avtomobilist's start in the new season turned out to be extremely tense, as in the first match they had to play a "Ural derby" with Traktor. The principal rival created enormous pressure on Avto's goal, and in total made as many as 48 shots, and if not for the heroic play of goalkeeper Alikin, they would have had to leave without points. But the Yekaterinburg team managed to hold out, and as a result, the match ended with a score of 3:2 in regular time.
Avtomobilist stayed at home, where they played against Sibir and this time won a confident victory (4:0) without any problems. Once again, the team played quite reservedly in defense, and this time goalie Galkin distinguished himself, repelling 36 shots. As you can see, Zavaruhin's tactics are justifying themselves so far. However, there are questions about the attacking line: 42 shots in two matches is too little.
Interesting trends for betting
- Avtomobilist currently has one of the best statistics for the implementation of throws - 16%.
Although the Yekaterinburg team rarely attacks, they realize almost every dangerous moment at the opponent’s goal, which is why they win.
- Avtomobilist goalkeepers stopped 82 shots in both games.
It looks like Avtomobilist's goalie line is in great shape, as even non-starter Galkin played at 100%, recording his first shutout of the season.
Estimated composition
Alikin, Galkin, Ebert, Tryamkin, Osipov, Vorobyov, Zborovsky, Zhuravlev, Blacker, Gamzakov, Golyshev, Da Costa, Khripunov, Meisek, Volk, Leipsic, Merkley, Byvaltsev, Obidin, Kashtanov, Romantsev, Kuznetsov.
Trends
Goal in each period bet - yes
In four out of five head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.53Bet First Goal: Torpedo
In four out of six head-to-head matches, Torpedo opened the scoring
1.87Tip and bets
Torpedo once again got the chance to rehabilitate itself in front of the fans at home, which it must take advantage of. The team as a whole shows a good game and should have taken two points in the second meeting, but the pace was a little lacking at the end, which allowed Ak Bars to make a comeback. By the upcoming match, the Nizhny Novgorod team must correct this mistake and give Avtomobilist a full-fledged fight. The Yekaterinburg team, in turn, showed an excellent game at home, but is unlikely to be able to hold on as confidently on the road. It is for these reasons that we suggest betting on the victory of the home team.
Our prediction is Torpedo's victory in the match at 1.87
Bet on total
Avtomobilist is not showing the best game in defense, but the team's goalkeepers are unlikely to allow the match to be productive, as they are in excellent shape, which means we are betting on the total under.
Betting Tip - total under 5.5 goals for 1.81
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Torpedo often starts matches very actively and creates pressure on the opponent due to the home court advantage. The Yekaterinburg team may not hold out in the first period.
Prediction - Torpedo wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.83