Kunlun vs Dynamo Minsk: KHL Match Prediction

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Kunlun has struggled after a decent start to the season, losing five of their last six matches. Their only win came away against Amur (3-2), followed by a heavy defeat to Admiral in Vladivostok (1-7) and a loss to Siberia in Novosibirsk (1-3). Upon returning home, the team led by Mikhail Kravets could not withstand Torpedo’s pressure, losing 2-4. Kunlun conceded three goals in the first half of the opening period and could not rally for a positive result. Currently, the Beijing club sits in tenth place in the Western Conference standings, with six points from eight games.

The Chinese team is struggling defensively, allowing the most goals in the West, averaging 3.87 per game. So far, Kunlun's goalies are performing poorly, failing to stop 12.7% of shots on their net. Konstantin Volkov has had a disastrous start with a save percentage of 4.75, while Jeremy Smith allows 3.19 goals per match.

Injuries and Suspensions

Doyle Somerby will be unavailable for the upcoming match.

Interesting Betting Trends

• Opponents of Kunlun block an average of 14 shots per game.

Red Star attempts to create as many scoring chances as possible, but these attempts are often thwarted by opposing defenders.

• The Chinese team wins 51.3% of faceoffs.

Coach Mikhail Kravets’ squad excels at faceoffs and often retains possession after stoppages in play.