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Sochi vs Admiral: KHL Match Prediction
Sochi, one of the underdogs in the Western Conference, will host Admiral on October 3 at their home arena. Vladivostok started the season strong but faced challenges during their recent away games. Despite this, they hold a significant advantage in head-to-head matches against the Leopards. Is it worth betting on their victory now? Find out in our expert prediction.
Command Analysis
HC Sochi
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Sochi sits at the bottom of the Western Conference with just six points. Climbing to even the tenth spot will be a tall order for the team, especially as they are yet to find a winning streak. Recently, the Leopards faced a tough run of five consecutive losses. On the road, they struggled against Sibir (2:4), Barys (0:1), and Lokomotiv (1:3), but surprisingly ended their losing streak at home, defeating Severstal 1:0.
In many matches, Sergei Zubov's squad has displayed modest offensive output, often failing to breach the opponent’s defense more than once. Their power play has raised concerns, as they currently convert only 12.1%, although they perform reasonably well on the penalty kill, successfully neutralizing 82.5% of opponents' attempts.
Injuries and Suspensions
Manukhov will miss the game due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Sochi averages eight minutes of penalty time per game.
The Leopards are not known for their discipline and frequently commit infractions during play.
- Statistically, Sochi averages only 28 shots on goal.
Most of the time, Sochi is forced to play defensively and rely on counter-attacks, resulting in fewer shots on opposing netminders.
Admiral Vladivostok
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Admiral is sitting in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 11 points. The team's current standing should be satisfying, as they are in playoff contention and regularly earning points. However, following an impressive four-game winning streak, they suffered a home defeat to Torpedo (2-4) and then faced a heavy loss against Dynamo Minsk away (2-7). The team from Vladivostok occasionally experiences significant breakdowns, especially in away games.
Admiral can confidently be labeled a home team that achieves most of its victories on their own ice. Interestingly, on the road, the sailors have only secured points once and have lost in regulation on three occasions. In contrast to their opponents, Leonid Tambiev's squad effectively capitalizes on power play opportunities, typically converting every fourth chance, which is an excellent statistic.
Suspensions and Injuries
Mainstay Osinov will be sidelined for the upcoming match due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, Admiral scores 3.67 goals per game
The Vladivostok team has demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, often breaking through opponents' defenses at least three times per match
- Admiral averages 10 body checks per game
The sailors have shifted away from a physical style of hockey and are now more focused on goal-scoring, resulting in fewer body checks during games.
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Over 1.5 Goals
In three out of five games between these teams, the first period was high-scoring
1.85Bet 1st Period: Away Team Victory
In the last three encounters, the visiting team secured the first period win
2.45Tip and bets
The Admiral has consistently finished its previous matches against Sochi in their favor, achieving success within regulation time of 60 minutes. Sochi has struggled in many games and has often dropped points even on home ice. In terms of gameplay, the team from Vladivostok appears significantly stronger and creates many more scoring opportunities. The Mariners have held their own against top clubs, while the Leopards have lost to middle-tier teams and underdogs.
Prediction - Admiral to win at 1.85
Bet on Individual Total
Sochi has scored no more than two goals in their last five matches. The Leopards often show modest scoring and tend to focus on defense throughout most of the game. Meanwhile, Admiral has allowed fewer than three goals in three out of five encounters against Sochi.
We recommend betting on Sochi's individual total to be under 2.5 goals at 1.75
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