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Traktor vs Avangard: KHL Match Preview and Prediction
On September 27, Traktor will face off against Avangard at home. The Chelyabinsk team recently enjoyed a successful run with three consecutive victories but has now suffered two straight defeats. Meanwhile, theOmsk squad is struggling significantly with a streak of six losses. Avangard is unable to find their footing, losing nearly every match within regulation time. Will Traktor capitalize on Avangard's current struggles and secure a win? Find out in our detailed prediction.
Command Analysis
Traktor
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Traktor has recently dropped to sixth place in the Eastern Conference after consistently being in the top four. Following a three-game winning streak, the team has struggled with mediocre results, unable to beat Spartak at home, losing 2-3 after a shootout, and later falling to Salavat 3-5. Typically, the Chelyabinsk team performs best when they allow no more than two goals, as their scoring has been low since the season started.
Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, the Bears lack skilled players capable of finishing these chances. Currently, only Maxim Shabanov stands out with five goals, yet he has been unable to produce points in the last two games while averaging around 20 minutes of ice time. Benoit Grou's team also struggles with power plays, converting only 18.5% of their opportunities.
Injuries and Suspensions
In the upcoming match, Der-Arguchintsev, Popov, and Sikura will miss out due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, Traktor concedes no more than two goals per game.
The Chelyabinsk squad continues to exhibit solid defensive play, focusing on this crucial aspect.
- Statistically, the Bears register an average of 38 shots on goal.
Traktor ranks among the most aggressive teams in the league, consistently looking to take shots from various positions.
Avangard Omsk
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Akhmat is currently sitting in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with only seven points. After a successful stretch of three victories, the team faced six consecutive losses and has stalled in its development. During the current away series, they fell to SKA (1-4) and Lokomotiv (2-3), failing to score even three goals in either match. Overall, the Hawks are struggling with scoring, showing a lack of opportunity creation and poor finishing.
A club with such a name and roster cannot afford to continue performing like this, so a coaching change may be on the horizon. Fans are expressing dissatisfaction with head coach Sergey Zvyagin and are urging management to find a suitable replacement. It truly seems that the current coach is unable to resolve the ongoing issues. Notably, Akhmat has stopped scoring at even strength, only managing to find the net during power plays in recent games.
Injuries and Suspensions
Mikhail Berdin will miss the upcoming match due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Akhmat has not scored at even strength for 18 periods
In their last six games, they have failed to find the net in 5-on-5 situations
- The Hawks have a goal differential of 6 to 11 during the first period
Akhmat has been underwhelming in the opening period of games, conceding a lot of goals early on.
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Under 1.5 Goals
In the last five games featuring the home team, the first period has been scoreless
1.67Bet 3rd Period: Traktor to Win
In four of the last five matches, the Chelyabinsk team has succeeded in the third period
2.45Tip and bets
We believe that Traktor will leave no chances for Avangard in this match. The Chelyabinsk team appears much stronger and more dynamic on the ice. At the very least, the Bears can score during even-strength play, whereas the Hawks have been unable to do so in recent games. Additionally, the teams faced each other in a preseason tournament where the hosts secured a convincing 5-2 victory. To add to this, the Omsk team is currently struggling with a poor psychological state, suffering through a troubling six-game losing streak.
Prediction - Traktor victory at 2.00
Betting on Individual Total
Recent games featuring the Chelyabinsk team have not been particularly high-scoring, and they have a solid defensive record. The "Hawks" have faced numerous challenges in creating and converting scoring opportunities, often struggling to net even two goals. Given Traktor's strong focus on defense, it is unlikely the Omsk team will manage to score three times.
We recommend betting on Avangard's individual total of under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.57
Betting on Overall Total
Matches involving Traktor tend to lack excitement and generally feature fewer goals. While their last game against Salavat saw a spike in scoring, the Gura-led team will undoubtedly learn from that loss and aim to tighten up their game.
We suggest betting on a total of under five goals at odds of 1.75
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