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Barys vs Torpedo: KHL Match Preview
On September 30, a KHL matchup features Barys facing off against Torpedo. The team from Astana is grappling with many challenges and currently sits at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Nizhny Novgorod squad is enjoying a strong away streak, having just returned from the Far East in great spirits. Will Igor Larionov’s team secure another victory? Find out in our analysis.
Command Analysis
Barys Nur-Sultan
KazakhstanCurrent Form
Barys sits at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with only five points to their name. The team's situation became so dire that they had to change their head coach. Under Vyacheslav Butsaev's leadership, Barys has yet to shine in their performance, and noticeable improvement in their gameplay has not been evident. To highlight their struggle, the team managed a narrow 1-0 victory over Sochi but then faced a 2-0 shutout loss against Vityaz, failing to score in that match.
Offensive struggles have become the main concern for Barys as they have not scored more than a single goal in any game this season, making them the least productive team in the league. However, the coach did acknowledge some progress in the team’s effort, stating in the post-match press conference that "the team has shown improvement in commitment." It’s also worth mentioning that in their matchup against the "knights," Barys again failed to convert on any power-play opportunities.
Injuries and Suspensions
The injured players for the team include Antipin, Muratov, and Zhafyarov.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Barys averages 0.9 goals per game.
Barys displays the lowest scoring rate in the league and has not yet reached the milestone of 10 total goals this season.
- Barys has a goal ratio of 1:11 in the third period for goals scored versus goals allowed.
Barys struggles with their late-game performance, allowing numerous goals during the third period.
Torpedo
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Torpedo is steadily improving its standings in the Eastern Conference, now sitting in fifth place with 11 points. The team has bounced back from a four-game losing streak and is currently enjoying a successful away series. They kicked it off with a win against Kunlun (4-3), followed by a solid performance against Admiral (4-2) and an impressive rout of Amur (7-2). The match against Khabarovsk will be particularly memorable for Denis Pochivalov, who scored his first KHL hat trick.
Overall, the Nizhny Novgorod team excels at creating and converting scoring opportunities, often finding the net three times in each match. They benefit from a robust forward line, with all trios effectively balanced by Igor Larionov, ensuring each one contributes with goals and assists. Typically, the "autozavodtsy" feature strong starts, aiming to score quickly with their high-paced play.
Injuries and Suspensions
Belevich and Larionov will miss the game due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Torpedo averages 9.45 minutes of penalty time per game.
The Nizhny Novgorod team struggles with discipline, frequently committing fouls in straightforward situations.
- The "autozavodtsy" allow an average of 3.09 goals against per game.
Torpedo is known for playing an open style of hockey, scoring plenty of goals while conceding a fair amount in return.
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Over 1.5 Goals
In four out of five games involving the guests, the first period was high-scoring
1.85Bet 2nd Period: Guests Win
In the last two encounters with the Astana team, the Nizhny Novgorod players took the second period
2.05Tip and bets
In our opinion, Torpedo will have no trouble against Barys in the upcoming match. The Nizhny Novgorod team is on a winning streak and has been performing exceptionally well during their current away games. Barys, on the other hand, shows no signs of improvement and often loses in regulation time even against mid-table teams. Previous face-offs have frequently favored the visitors. The Auto Factory team appears to be significantly stronger than their Astana counterparts and should not miss out on securing two points.
Prediction - Torpedo to win at 1.65
Bet on Individual Total
Barys has struggled to score even against Vityaz. The Astana team has shown poor offensive performance throughout the season, managing to score more than once in any match. Interestingly, Torpedo has conceded fewer than three goals in their last three games. Based on this, we recommend betting on the individual total for the home team.
We recommend betting on Barys to score less than 2.5 goals at odds of 1.60
Bet on Total Goals
Many games involving Torpedo have been high-scoring; however, Barys typically plays with a minimal number of goals. Notably, three out of the last four encounters between these teams also resulted in fewer goals. It is quite likely that, due to Barys's playing style, the upcoming match will feature five or fewer goals scored.
We recommend betting on total goals to be less than 5.5 at odds of 1.95
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